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DEATH ANGEL BY MARTHA POWERS

CHOSEN AS BOOK SENSE PICK FOR NOVEMBER

IPSWICH, Mass(rushprnews) 09/26/2006 – Death Angel, the latest release from award-winning writer Martha Powers, has been chosen as a Book Sense Pick for November.  Book Sense, a campaign launched in 1999 by the American Booksellers Association, was created to increase visibility and raise consumer awareness of the unique qualities of independent booksellers while providing a way for publishers to reach this important market. In selecting books for Book Sense Picks, participating booksellers provide recommendations for books that they have enjoyed reading and look forward to handselling in their bookstores.  Book Sense collects and tabulates these recommendations and produces monthly Book Sense Picks lists as well as a variety of specialty lists throughout the year

A story seemingly ripped from the headlines, Death Angel is a chilling tale of what happens when a violent crime happens in a small town.  Death Angel (Oceanview Publishing, ISBN: 1-933515-03-1) explores an unthinkable, unspeakable crime and the mind of an unconscionable killer.

For Kate Warner, life in idyllic Pickard is satisfying if not a bit staid. Kate’s world revolves around her husband Richard, a successful executive, and their daughter Jenny. But on a warm day in May, Kate’s world is shattered when murder comes too close to home.

A grisly crime scene shakes the bucolic community to its core. And whoever is responsible for this heinous act took more than an innocent life. Police find that something is missing at the crime scene – a small bracelet with a winged gold angel charm. This brutal killer has a taken a talisman – a sickeningly titillating souvenir from the victim.  But there is another golden angel charm – one that Kate wears on a chain around her neck. Will the killer be back to collect the other angel?

As Pickard becomes the scene of another murder, it is clear that these are not random acts of violence. There is a serial killer in the small community and investigators become increasingly suspicious of Richard Warner. While Kate vehemently denies his involvement, his increasingly erratic behavior suggests that he may have something to hide.

Kate is forced to find strength and self-reliance in a world where she can trust no one. As her support system is stripped away, Kate launches her own investigation to find the killer. But will her investigation lead her closer to the murderer or closer to murder?

Death Angel is a chilling tale that will leave readers double-checking their locks, looking over their shoulders and sleeping with the lights on. Through Powers’ gutsy, self-assured narrative, readers experience the aftermath of a shocking crime juxtaposed with an unnerving glimpse into the mind of a killer.

Author Martha Powers says she is thrilled by the Book Sense Pick:  “Having independent booksellers recommend Death Angel is like winning the lottery.  I am so honored by their choice.”

Susan Greger, publisher at Oceanview, added, “Martha Powers is known for pushing the envelope and tackling tough subjects in her award-winning books. Death Angel is a stunning, shocking and spectacular book and we are both pleased and humbled by the tremendous honor of being a Book Sense Pick.”

Martha Powers is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker and humorist. She is the author of nine Regency novels and two thrillers published by Simon and Schuster. Oceanview Publishing is an independent publisher based in Massachusetts. Oceanview’s other titles include Shadow of Death by Patricia Gussin Ward Larsen’s The Perfect Assassin by Ward Larsen South Beach Shakedown by Don Bruns and the forthcoming Trash Talk by Bob Gussin. Death Angel will be available in better bookstores nationwide in October 2006. Members of the news media wishing to request an advance review copy of Death Angel, or an interview with Martha Powers, are kindly asked to contact Maryglenn McCombs by phone – (615) 297-9875, or by email – maryglenn@maryglenn.com

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