The Dolphin

by Craig Bennett Hallenstein

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Pub Date Apr 01 2016 | Archive Date Jul 13 2016

Storyville Press, New Orleans | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Mystery & Thrillers

Description

A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SET IN NEW ORLEANS

Former child prodigy and aspiring psychologist, Sean Jordan, moves to New Orleans, putting his past behind him, until a conservative radio station in a bid for higher ratings outs him as a dangerous sex offender. When the thirteen-year-old daughter of the station’s nationally celebrated talk show host disappears, police scramble to take down Jordan, unaware that he too is a victim of the kidnapper, terrorizing the city on the eve of Mardi Gras. Jordan has a chance to save the girl but only if he meets the kidnapper’s demands.
Refusing could cost him his life.

Agreeing could cost him his soul.

Bio…
Craig Bennett Hallenstein is a psychologist, author, and father of five, whose blog, Let’s Talk Sex, is a guide to conscious living and sustainable relationships. He studied psychology at Beloit College and the California School of Professional Psychology, and writing at Chicago Dramatists and the University of Iowa. Among his credits is a People Finders cover story, optioned by Dick Clark Productions for a made-for-TV movie.

A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SET IN NEW ORLEANS

Former child prodigy and aspiring psychologist, Sean Jordan, moves to New Orleans, putting his past behind him, until a conservative radio station in a...

Advance Praise

"In this debut thriller…Hallenstein certainly doesn’t pull any punches...Stark and harrowing, with a troubled protagonist’s inner turmoil magnified by a tangible evil." Kirkus Review

“Suspenseful, powerful, thought provoking—straight from today’s headlines. The Dolphin reads like a movie with no waiting to cut to the chase.” Dean Rowe, Member, Directors Guild of America

“Hallenstein demonstrates a remarkable gift for creating rich, engaging, and wholly human characters. In the sexually frank and terrifying world he creates, important social questions beg to be addressed.” Rebecca Pastor, Editor/Educator/Writer

“Hallenstein had me sitting on the edge of my chair...Not only is his prose terrific, his characters are unforgettable.” Amos Lassen, Amos Lassen Reviews

“A fine story, wonderfully told by a master craftsman...” Ken Parry, Netgalley

“The Dolphin’s going to make a terrific movie!” Michael Denneny, International Award-Winning Editor

"In this debut thriller…Hallenstein certainly doesn’t pull any punches...Stark and harrowing, with a troubled protagonist’s inner turmoil magnified by a tangible evil." Kirkus Review

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