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O'Malley Family: Book 3

The Guardian (2001) (edit title/settings)

by Dee Henderson (Author) (edit contributors)

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A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and an assassin wants her dead. U.S. Marshall Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment . . . but he was wrong. Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who... read more

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  • Marcus O'Malley: Oldest and leader of the O'Malley family, he's a US Marshall and partner to Quinn Diamond.
  • Shari Hanford: Speechwriter for the governor of Virginia.
  • Kate O'Malley: Second in command in the O'Malley family. Professionally a hostage negotiator. Dating Dave Richman.
  • Joshua Hanford: Shari's brother, an assistant DA.
  • Carl Whitmore: A judge on the shortlist for the Supreme Court. Friend of Shari's and of the Hanford family.
  • Jennifer O'Malley: The youngest and most beloved of the O'Malleys. She's a pediatrician.
  • Quinn Diamond: Marcus's partner. Interested in Lisa O'Malley. Favors Western attire when not working.
  • Dave Richman: FBI agent, brother of Sara Walsh, dating Kate O'Malley.
  • Lisa O'Malley: One of the seven O'Malleys. Professionally a forensic pathologist.
  • Frank Keaton: Cousin of Connor and Daniel Gray. Worked for Titus Gray for 15 years.
  • Connor Gray: Son of Titus Gray and brother of Daniel Gray. Was sent to school in Europe by his father. Went to Harvard Law School. Private practice lawyer.
  • John Palmer: Governor of Virginia and Shari's boss.
  • Lucas Saracelli: Hired assassin with ties to Titus Gray's network. Known to use the alias Larry Sanders.
  • Beth Hanford: Shari's mother
  • Rachel O'Malley: Specializes in helping children through traumas via counseling
  • Jack O'Malley: Marcus's brother who is a fireman.
  • Sam: A state legislator and Shari's former boyfriend.
  • Stephen O"Malley: One of the O'Malleys and a paramedic.
  • William Hanford: Sherri's father. A lawyer.
  • Luke: One of the members of Shari's security team.
  • Craig: Assigned to Shari's security team. Tends to trade off shifts with Marcus.
  • Walter: A crime scene technician and friend of Lisa's
  • Daniel Gray: Brother of Connor
  • Margaret: Shari's aunt (Beth's sister).
  • Tom: Jennifer's fiance.
  • Susan: Employee at Quinn Diamond's Montana ranch. Married to Greg. One of her duties is housekeeping.
  • Titus Gray: Father of David and Connor. Head of a powerful family.
  • Anthony: Titus's first lieutenant.
  • Greg: High level employee at Quinn Diamond's Montana ranch. Married to Susan.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • Virginia: State where Shari works for the Governor.
  • Chicago: City in Illinois. Kate O'Malley lives here.
  • Washington D.C.: U.S. Capitol--location of Supreme Court
  • Baltimore: City in Maryland-Jennifer goes here for medical treatment.
  • Quantico: Training center for Federal Agents.
  • New York: Location of Connor Gray's law practice.
  • Europe: Titus Gray was in Europe. When he returned, he dealt with his son Connor.
  • Kentucky: Location of a safe house where the Hanfords stay.
  • Montana: Location of Quinn Diamond's ranch which he volunteers as a safe haven for the Hanford family.

First Sentence edit see section history

U.S. Marshal Marcus O'Malley tucked the cellular phone tighter against his shoulder as he studied the latest photographs sent by the North Washington district office.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 8 in O'Malley Family. (standard series)

Preceded by The Negotiator, and followed by The Truth Seeker.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Dee Henderson (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 9780786263158
Page Count: 275

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More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • The Negotiator
  • Danger in the Shadows
  • The Truth Seeker
  • The Protector
  • The Healer
  • The Rescuer
  • The Witness

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Danger in the Shadows
  • The Negotiator

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