A Race Against Death

by Timothy Sheard

Overview

In the midst of a brutal heatwave, hospital workers and medical students are outraged at the death of a young woman following a botched abortion. They say the cold-blooded Dr. Odom is guilty of murder. But the bosses defend the doctor, putting Lenny Moss at the center of the conflict. As laundry workers pass out from the heat, a brutal murder sends Lenny down a new path that may lead to his termination form the job. And his life.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012641137
Publisher:	Hard Ball Press
Publication date:	02/12/2011
Series:	The Lenny Moss Mysteries , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	983 KB

About the Author

Tim Sheard is a veteran nurse and social activist. He organizes writers for the National Writers Union, and participates in the United Association for Labor Education and the Working Clas Studies Association. Sheard lives with his wife in Brooklyn, NY.

Editorial Reviews

In "Race," Dr. Leslie Odom is suspected of murder when a patient dies after a botched abortion. Facts emerge about the death of pretty Charyse Desir that lead Moss to investigate the situation...He reaches the conclusion that Odom is a racist who wants to reduce the birth rate of black women.
Sheard has created an intriguing crime novel with a likable, hard-working and unusual detective who challenges authority figures, stands up for the little guy and overall does a remarkable job.

Capital Reviews - Ray Walsh

if you’re looking for an entertaining crime novel with engaging charater, many frustrating situations and vivid sense, it’s worth a seconde look…Sheard has created an intriguing crime novel with a likable, hard-working and unusual detective who challenges authority figures, stands up for the little guy and overall does a remarkable job.

The HUB - HUB Editor

“A Race Agaisnt Death is an interesting amateur sleuth medical thriller starring a caring hero (perfect personality for a shop steward) who knows he is in over his head with his inquiries, but feels he must act before more tragedies occur. The support cast is top rate as they make the hospital seem genuine, and Lenny’s romance with Patience adds depth to the character. Timothy Sheard provides a delightful hospital investigative tale that grips readers from the moment that Dr. Singh

Mysteries Galore - HARRIET KLAUSNER

His veteran critical care nurse credentials are made manifest on nearly every page as he directs the flow of activities with a full cast of familiar characters one can expect to find on the wards...." Sheard authoritatively demonstrates how [bottom line "efficiencies"] can quite well become inadvertent cover up for criminal behavior and, even murder.

Magical Mystery Reviews - Jules Brenner

if you’re looking for an entertaining crime novel with engaging charater, many frustrating situations and vivid sense, it’s worth a seconde look…Sheard has created an intriguing crime novel with a likable, hard-working and unusual detective who challenges authority figures, stands up for the little guy and overall does a remarkable job.

Labor News - THE Editor