Flash Point

by Metsy Hingle

Book Overview

Tormented by visions of murder, New York photographer Kelly Santos becomes the prime suspect in the brutal death of a man, and is forced to place her trust in homicide detective Jack Callaghan--an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551667142
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Mira
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.3" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

A VERY GOOD READ!!!!!

I wasn't sure about this book when I bought it. But now I am glad I did. I read it in one sitting, that tells you I enjoyed it. It is not a spine tingling adventure, however it was entertaining.Kelly Santos is an orphan, she returns to New Orleans when her mentor, Sister Grace dies. She also has the SIGHT, and it is very strong in her. It has kept her separated from most other people. She is a photographer. Always keeping the lens between her and the world.She sits in a restaurant and when she picks up a paper, she sees a murder, not knowing if it has already taken place, or if it is in the future, she contacts the police.This brings her into contact with Jack Callaghan, a detective, in the NOPD. Jack remembers her from school, he also remembers that she is the one who told him to follow his heart into law enforcement. When the body is found he is assigned to the case.From here on it is a fast-paced adventure, romance, with a little paranormal activity thrown in. I liked it. It was fun to read. The story flowed easily and didn't get bogged down. It is not a 5 star read, but easily a 4 star read. A wonderful way to pass a rainy afternoon.I hardily recommend this book.

Read It In One Day!!

Metsy Hingle has penned another well told story set in one of my personal favorite cities New Orleans. This story had it all suspense, interesting characters, and chemistry between not only the main characters but secondary characters as well. What does the death of a Doctor that has had his medical license suspended, the death of a nun and one photographer have in common? A murder of course. Kelly Santos grew up without a family or a past that she can remember. She left New Orleans as soon as she graduated from high school and never planned on returning. This is until she get the call that Sister Grace has died and that she was left some of the old nuns treasured possessions. While in New Orleans she stops at a cafe and picks up an old paper. Kelly can see, and feel things and knows right away that the former owner of the newspaper has been murdered. She reports it to the local police and then waits for the fall out. Jack Callaghan comes from a very wealthy New Orleans family but he loves his job as a police detective on the NOPD force. He pulls the case of the murdered doctor and is told that there was a witness that "saw" the crime and is given Kelly's hotel room number. Jack and his partner head over to the hotel and he is shocked that he remembers Kelly and hopes that she remembers him. Kelly touched him when she was younger and he has not forgotten her quite soft-spoken ways nor her haunted eyes. Kelly remembers Jack alright and knows that she can never be a part of his world. Jack has plans to change that but first he must keep Kelly safe from someone that means her harm and that someone turns out to be related to her. But how is that possible she grew up in an orphanage!The chemistry between these two very different people was great and the suspense will keep you glued to the pages. You are truly in for a great read if you pick up this title.

Page-Turner

The only weakness I found in this story was a small section about halfway through the book where the killer's identity became obvious. Had that paragraph been written a bit more subtly, and a few more red herrings thrown in, I would've been completely surprised and given the book 5 stars.This was my first book by this author, and I've already ordered the rest of her stuff. I hope it's as good as this one.

A Modern Romance/Mystery

I liked this book very much. The main characters were interesting and so was the plot. The whodunnit was not incredibly difficult to figure out but it was a fun ride. Included were 2 romances that the author introduced and developed fantastically. I truly enjoyed the subplots and feelings the characters expressed, and I highly recommend this book!

Very highly recommended

A chance picking up of a newspaper transforms New York photographer Kelly Santos life when she returns to New Orleans after Sister Grace dies. The nun had been the only loving influence in her life while she grew up in St. Anne's orphanage. Indeed, Sister Grace had given Kelly her first camera, thereby changing how she sees the world. The distance of the camera from its subject reflects Kelly's own struggles to live in a world where her psychic abilities have always ostracized her. Touching the newspaper brings about a viewing of the chain events that lead to murder. Kelly reports her knowledge to the local police who scoff at her information; that is, until a victim surfaces that meets her exact description. The police suspect Kelly of committing the murder except for Jack Callaghan, who has previous experience with Kelly's gifts. Further, when Kelly touches Sister Grace's rosary, she realized the nun had been murdered as well. Little does she suspect that she herself may have been the link between the murders and that she is in terrible danger.Fans of author Metsy Hingle will recognize her remarkable gift for creating gripping tales of romance against a richly realized New Orleans background. Once again Hingle demonstrates her marvelous talent in FLASH POINT as the city aptly frames Kelly's psychic gift. The pace of the plot moves quickly, despite its circular path revisits the crimes through Kelly's skills. Kelly and Jack develop a tender romance even as danger throws them ever closer together. Furthermore, combining the elements of a police procedural with the paranormal results in a gripping tale readers will find impossible to put down. FLASH POINT comes very highly recommended.