Prison warden, Kitt Logan finds herself courting danger when a stolen identity poses a threat to her staff and the inmates assigned to the mental health unit of the prison.

Sean Byrnes, ex-convict with a grudge, seeks out and kills the psychiatrist who treated him while he was incarcerated in a Michigan prison. Byrnes takes the psychiatrist’s wallet, briefcase and other valuables. Byrnes then travels to Empalme, Arizona, where he assumes the doctor’s identity.

Through a bizarre set of circumstances, the imposter—a charming, articulate psychopath—ends up in a temporary position at the mental health unit of an Arizona prison. Chaos ensues as Kitt Logan traverses through a quirky mix of suspense, dark humor, and murder with a chilling psychopath on her heels.

About the author

Janet Entzel was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1974. During her tenure, she served on the Criminal Justice Committee. In 1984, she left elected office and accepted a managerial position in the administrative office of the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC). Having developed an interest in the criminal mind, she requested and received a mobility assignment at the adult, male prison in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. There she worked inside the walls and had direct contact with both staff and inmates.

Upon her return to the administrative office of the DOC, Ms. Entzel was the Assistant Commissioner of Legislative and Juvenile Services. Her focus was crime prevention and early intervention programs. She retired in 1999 and is living with her husband in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

What's being said

"In this assured debut, Janet Entzel has penned a fascinating tale of derangement and deceit set against the backdrop of prison life. aka McGuire offers readers a satisfying mix of startline twists and unexpected turns, punctuated by moments of equally surprising humor and horror. Sit back and enjoy this thrill ride of a novel."
-William Kent Krueger (Author of the Cork O'Connor Mysteries

"From the perspective of two who work inside the criminal justice syste, we found aka McGuire to be entertaining with a compelling storyline that reflects the realities of our criminal justice system and some of the bizarre personalities found within."
-Jessica Symmes, Warden, Minnesota Correctional Facility - Oak Park Heights and Dennis Benson, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota State department of Corrections.

"Ms. Entzel's insight into human nature and the criminal mind bring this story to life."
-Gothriel "Fred" LaFleur, former Commissioner, Minnesota State Department of Corrections.