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Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel
In Hammond's Choice, Ruth and Larry Hammond have been forced to relinquish custody of their son, Tommy, in order to obtain services for his serious emotional and behavioral problems. The Hammonds turn to Marty Fenton to discover what happened the night Tommy was accused of stabbing to death Kevin Landry, another resident at Possum Ridge School. As Fenton, a graduate student in psychology and part-time private investigator, delves into this case, he learns a lot about the child mental health system and becomes aware of its questionable policies and practices. He encounters skillful counselors as well as individuals whose problems rival those of the children they serve. Join sleuth Marty Fenton as he uncovers another dark secret buried in this strange place of healing and discovers unsettling truths about the mental health care system. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bob Cohen is Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry, as well as Director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University. Cohen is engaged in research and program development in child mental health, youth violence prevention and autism, and is extensively published in his field. He is also the author of Majorski's Ghost, and is at work on a third Marty Fenton mystery. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel
In Hammond's Choice, Ruth and Larry Hammond have been forced to relinquish custody of their son, Tommy, in order to obtain services for his serious emotional and behavioral problems. The Hammonds turn to Marty Fenton to discover what happened the night Tommy was accused of stabbing to death Kevin Landry, another resident at Possum Ridge School. As Fenton, a graduate student in psychology and part-time private investigator, delves into this case, he learns a lot about the child mental health system and becomes aware of its questionable policies and practices. He encounters skillful counselors as well as individuals whose problems rival those of the children they serve. Join sleuth Marty Fenton as he uncovers another dark secret buried in this strange place of healing and discovers unsettling truths about the mental health care system. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bob Cohen is Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry, as well as Director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University. Cohen is engaged in research and program development in child mental health, youth violence prevention and autism, and is extensively published in his field. He is also the author of Majorski's Ghost, and is at work on a third Marty Fenton mystery. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel

Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel

by Bob Cohen
Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel

Hammond's Choice: A Marty Fenton Mystery Novel

by Bob Cohen

Overview

In Hammond's Choice, Ruth and Larry Hammond have been forced to relinquish custody of their son, Tommy, in order to obtain services for his serious emotional and behavioral problems. The Hammonds turn to Marty Fenton to discover what happened the night Tommy was accused of stabbing to death Kevin Landry, another resident at Possum Ridge School. As Fenton, a graduate student in psychology and part-time private investigator, delves into this case, he learns a lot about the child mental health system and becomes aware of its questionable policies and practices. He encounters skillful counselors as well as individuals whose problems rival those of the children they serve. Join sleuth Marty Fenton as he uncovers another dark secret buried in this strange place of healing and discovers unsettling truths about the mental health care system. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bob Cohen is Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry, as well as Director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University. Cohen is engaged in research and program development in child mental health, youth violence prevention and autism, and is extensively published in his field. He is also the author of Majorski's Ghost, and is at work on a third Marty Fenton mystery. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781883911799
Publisher: Brandylane Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 02/15/2008
Pages: 276
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Bob Cohen is Professor and Vice-Chair in the Department of Psychiatry, as well as Director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University. Cohen is engaged in research and program development in child mental health, youth violence prevention and autism, and is extensively published in his field. He is also the author of Majorski's Ghost, and is at work on a third Marty Fenton mystery. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

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