This was my first and only reading of the series. I am compelled to give this book 3 stars lest the author, SISTER Carol Anne O'Marie, come after my knuckles with a ruler or talk to her "friends in high places" regarding lengthening my Purgatory time (& I'm not talking here about the ski resort in Colorado! ;)

What we have here is a pair of inquisitive (note that I did not say "busy-body") nuns of a certain age wandering around San Francisco in the middle of an investigation into serial murders of similarly aged women. The core "mystery" of the book is really no mystery. What is mysterious is why Sr. Carole Anne employed the silly riddle of "Hound Dog." If a recovering man can say "Hound" he most certainly could say "Elvis!"

But the book has its moments. The reference to Ozanian liquidation is clever: "Tillie seemed to sputter and shrivel like Oz's Wicked Witch of the West into a sobbing heap." And so is the prayer for some "Divine interception" during a 49'ers football game.

Expecting a special treat, I set aside time to read this new (to me) book from Carol Anne O'Marie. This one had no real "mystery" and the Sisters fell into the solution.

I usually reccommend her books to several people, instead I did to one person who, also, was not impressed. It's a shame, I am hoping that next one I try is more to the style that I've become accustomed to expect. Do NOT pick this as you first one to try.

I have read a few of Sister Carol Ann O'Marie's books in the past, and I was hooked. They are quick reads that have great interesting story lines. It is on the line of a "Murder She Wrote.

This book,"Death of an Angel" was very enjoyable. The ending was a little far fetched, but over all I enjoyed it.

I want to buy all her books, I'm sure they are all enjoyable. Great for a before bedtime read or on a rainy afternoon. Tom

A pleasant read. This is a book that anyone interested in angels would find facinating. There is a sweetness to this book that makes it feel warm and safe.

If you want to introduce children to the literature of Latin America, this volume of short stories is the best resource. Where Angels Glide at Dawn contains ten short stories by Latin America's modern authors. The authors are from Puerto Rico, Peru, Panama, and other Latin American countries. Thus the reader is given a wide range of cultural perspectives in reading the stories from such a diverse group.

Some of these stories are political in nature suc as The Rebellion of the Magical Rabbits which will keep you bowling over in laughter. Another story will show you at what lengths grown ups will go through to provide something spectacular for children. Still another story will deal with the hurt and war torn actions that go on in a country and its impact on the people.

You will find this collection interesting. Isabel Allende provides the book with a delightful introduction that carries us into the imagination of the authors. These are perfect bed time stories to read to your children but can also be used for reflection for adults.