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Cheryl Malandrinos

Cheryl Malandrinos

About

Cheryl Malandrinos is a freelance writer and editor. A regular contributor to Writer2Writer, her articles focus on increasing productivity through time management and organization. A founding member of Musing Our Children, Ms. Malandrinos is also Editor in Chief of the group’s quarterly newsletter, Pages & Pens.  

Cheryl is a Tour Coordinator for Pump Up Your Book, a book reviewer, and blogger. Her first children’s book, Little Shepherd, was released in August 2010 by Guardian Angel Publishing. Ms. Malandrinos lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and five cats. She also has a son who is married. 

Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

Dark Pursuit (Emily Stone Series Book 5)

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<p>AWARD WINNER for ACTION - 2015 International Book Awards Readers' Favorite<br />SECOND PLACE AWARD WINNER - 2015 East Texas Writers Guild First Chapter Book Awards<br /><br />Vigilante detective Emily Stone has covertly hunted down killers and closed more serial cases than most seasoned homicide cops combined. Her exceptional profiling skills and forensic techniques, along with deductive crime scene investigations, have made her a compelling force that cannot be beat.<br />She has reached her ultimate breaking point and now must face her toughest opponent yet – her biggest fears.<br /><br />With preciseness, the Tick-Tock Killer has taken his next child victim and promised to dump the body precisely four days later, mocking police and the community. Stone struggles to balance her inner demons and ghosts from the past, against the wits of a brutal and cunning serial killer in an all-out battle of psychological warfare.<br /><br />Can Stone save the next child in time? Dark Pursuit is an action-packed cat and mouse game that will take you to dark places rarely explored.<br /><br /><br />From the Award-winning Emily Stone Thriller Series:<br /><br />“… a highly recommended pick!” The Midwest Book Review<br /><br />“Intriguing alpha female character… impressive action scenes.” Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />“The writing is impeccable and the story is fresh and tight.” Best Selling Author Gary Ponzo<br /> </p>

Story Behind The Book

When my daughters were only toddlers, I would sing "The Little Drummer Boy" to them and feel called to write the story of a shepherd who met Jesus on the night of His birth. Though the original idea was not a children's story, after speaking with our pastor, Little Shepherd became the tale of the night Obed visited the newborn King despite being afraid to leave his flock unattended.

Media Links

A Book and A Chat

🔗 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2010/12/04/a-book-and-a-chat-with-cheryl-c-malandrinos

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A Good Story is A Good Story

🔗 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2010/09/28/rr-tracks--a-good-story-is-a-good-story

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Reviews

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“It's a great book for families during the holidays looking to bring more depth and understanding to the standard nativity story.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#191919;font-size:10pt;">--Christy’s World of Books</span></strong></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“</span></strong><em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">Little Shepherd</span></em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;"> is a great Christmas story for children between the ages of 4-8 that inspires faith and trust in something that cannot be seen, but can be felt in the heart and in the soul. This book would make a great addition to any Christmas collection as well as in any religious setting.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">--The Crypto-Capers Review</span></strong></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“Your first reaction may be, oh goodness another story on the birth of Christ. Toss those thoughts away and immerse yourself and your children into the magical arrival of Christ the Lord. Children’s author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos has re-explored and created a beautiful re-enactment of Christ the Lord’s birth in a unique and awe inspiring rendition which surely will become classical reading in Christian religious school studies and home libraries. <br /><br />The old time illustrations expertly created by illustrator, Eugene Ruble will leave you feeling that you journeyed through the countryside with Obed and his fellow shepherds.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">--Donna McDine, award-winning author of <em>The Golden Pathway</em></span></strong></p><p></p>