First Shot

First Shot

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by Walter Sorrells

standalone young adult thriller novel

published 2007

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As David enters his senior year of high school, a family secret emerges that could solve the mystery of why his mother was murdered two years ago.

Two years ago, David Crandall’s mother was murdered and with little evidence, no witnesses, and no motive, the crime was left unsolved by the police. Now, two years after the murder, a high school senior, David is unable to shake the sense that someone knows more than they’re letting on. He can’t get on his life because he is plagued by the thoughts of what happened back then.

Could someone in his small town know something about his mother’s death? His suspicion deepens as he uncovers clues to a scandalous family secret involving embezzlement.

But when, one night, he spies his father burying an old rifle in a deserted lot during a rainstorm, suspicion turns to fear. Is his own father the killer?

Critically acclaimed author Walter Sorrells crafts a shocking and fast-paced thriller inspired by a local newspaper headline.

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  1. Loved the book, it has the right feel of emotion and thrill to it. Really wished there was a spin-off that focused on what happened after everyone graduated the Arsnel and how Garrnet ended up telling how his father died. Thank you for writing such a great book Mr. Sorrells and please think of making a book two that maybe focuses on the men still hunting for David because of them finding the book he wrote that Garrnet wrote.

    10/10 writing
    10/10 thriller
    BEST BOOK I’VE READ TO THIS DATE!
    Sencerly
    Tristin . C . Williams
    May 23rd 2025

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