Bøger af Ellen Kirschman

"Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops' shop procedure." --Publishers Weekly Officer Randy Spelling has always wanted to be a cop. The eager rookie comes from a law enforcement family and, at least as far as police department psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is concerned, the young woman is up to the challenge. But when Officer Spelling mistakenly shoots and kills a pregnant teen, the community is outraged, and the family of the victim demands justice. Feeling protective of the traumatized cop in her care, Dot tries to stop Officer Spelling from her desperate attempts to apologize to the girl's family. But Dot's efforts fail, with catastrophic results. Now Dot is taking this into her own hands, despite the police chief demanding that she back off. For Dot, this case feels all too personal for her to walk away, even if it means being in the line of danger herself. Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries "Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout." --Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest "Psychological thriller writing at its finest." --D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series "An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent." --Midwest Book Review "Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life." --Hallie Ephron, New York Times-bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For "Ellen Kirschman is one to watch." --Bookreporter.com

Dot Meyerhoff is called to help with an abducted child case that is destroying the investigating officer's own family. Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is known for putting her personal life aside in the name of duty. But when she's brought in on a kidnapping case, she finds herself drawn into a harrowing crime that cuts deep. A toddler is missing. Her mother is a noted local photographer whose work contains photography of nude children. She's also a family friend. Dot is worried that the cop assigned to the case isn't up to the job. She's going to take this one on herself, come hell or high water. The stakes are too high for the missing toddler, her distraught family, and for Dot, who is ready to risk everything including her relationship with the best man she's ever met. Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries "Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout." --Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest "Psychological thriller writing at its finest." --D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series "An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent." --Midwest Book Review "Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops' shop procedure." --Publishers Weekly "Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life." --Hallie Ephron, New York Times-bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For "Ellen Kirschman is one to watch." --Bookreporter.com

"A deftly crafted novel of compelling complexity," this first book in the mystery series featuring cop therapist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is "absorbing" (Midwest Book Review). As her police department's newest hire, police psychologist Dot Meyerhoff has a lot to prove. Especially since everyone on a small-town force doesn't see any reason for a shrink on staff. So when the rookie cop commits suicide, everyone's looking to blame Dot--even Dot herself. Dot knew Ben Gomez was struggling to adjust to police work, but how had she missed the signs that he was at the end of his rope? Now, with Ben's and her reputation on the line, Dot goes looking for answers. What she discovers is the dark underbelly of a town--and a police force--who have very little patience with a woman who asks too many questions. Dot is determined to get to the truth behind the young officer's death--even at the risk of losing her job. Or her life. . . . Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries "Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout." --Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest "Psychological thriller writing at its finest." --D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series "Highly satisfying . . . Perceptively treats complex racial, feminist, personal, and political issues while providing intimate knowledge of cops' shop procedure." --Publishers Weekly "Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life." --Hallie Ephron, New York Times-bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For "Ellen Kirschman is one to watch." --Bookreporter.com

In this mystery series featuring cop therapist Dot Meyerhoff, Dot's sleuthing after a tragic fire leads her to a former client-turned-criminal mastermind. When a trailer park fire takes the life of a lonely, wheelchair-bound man, police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff is doing double duty counseling the first responders involved, especially the traumatized dispatcher. But talking with the distraught young 9-1-1 operator about the dying man's last words leads Dot to wonder if there's more to this fire than meets the eye. Soon the department is looking for an arsonist and Dot is doing some investigating on her own. But when she discovers a former patient is orchestrating crimes from behind bars, Dot is suddenly in over her head. Not that a challenge has ever stopped her before. Only this time, she may put her own mental health--and her mother's life--on the line. . . . Praise for the Dot Meyerhoff Mysteries "Riveting, compelling and authentic! Ellen Kirschman's been-there done-that experience makes this a real standout." --Hank Phillippi USA Today-bestselling author of The House Guest "Psychological thriller writing at its finest." --D.P. Lyle, award-wining author of the Jake Longly series "An inherently absorbing read from beginning to end and marks author Ellen Kirschman as a novelist of exceptional storytelling talent." --Midwest Book Review "Gutsy and emotionally anchored in real life." --Hallie Ephron, New York Times-bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For "Ellen Kirschman is one to watch." --Bookreporter.com

How can fire fighter families manage the stress that comes with life in the service? How do you keep a grip on fears and worries during long hours of separation from your spouse? Where can you turn when times get tough?With this practical, no-nonsense, yet compassionate guide, Dr. Ellen Kirschman provides the first self-help book written to address the questions and concerns of today's fire fighter families. From the effects of shift work on your marriage, to the emotional side of physical injuries and trauma, to ways to deal with job pressures and resolve conflicts at home, read on to see what you can do to help yourself, your mate, and your children navigate the highs and lows of "e;the best job in the world."e;

Grounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, this book offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. The authors vividly depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can have on officers and their loved ones. Numerous concrete examples and tips show how to build rapport with cops, use a range of effective intervention strategies, and avoid common missteps and misconceptions. Approaches to working with frequently encountered clinical problems--such as substance abuse, depression, trauma, and marital conflict--are discussed in detail. A new preface in the paperback and e-book editions highlights the books relevance in the context of current events and concerns about police-community relations. See also Kirschmans related self-help guide I Love a Cop, Third Edition: What Police Families Need to Know, an ideal recommendation for clients and their family members.