Walter Sorrells

Walter Sorrells is an American author known for writing young adult thriller novels and mystery fiction. He has published works under both his own name and the pen name Daniel Ehrenhaft. His most recognized works include the Sunny Childs mystery series and several standalone young adult thrillers such as "Fake ID" and "Club Dead." Sorrells has also written "First Shot," which earned an Edgar Award nomination for Best Young Adult Mystery. Beyond writing novels, Sorrells has established himself as a bladesmith who crafts custom knives and swords. This expertise in metalworking and blade construction often informs the technical details found in his fiction writing. Sorrells resides in Atlanta, Georgia where he continues to write and practice his bladesmithing craft. His work frequently incorporates elements of Southern culture and settings drawn from his experiences in the American South.

Readers note Sorrells' authentic portrayal of Southern settings and technical accuracy in describing weapons and combat. His YA thrillers maintain consistent 4-star averages on book review sites. What readers liked: - Fast-paced plotting keeps pages turning - Accurate details about knife-making and martial arts - Strong female protagonists, particularly Sunny Childs - Atlanta setting feels genuine and well-researched What readers disliked: - Some found the violence level high for YA fiction - Secondary characters can feel underdeveloped - Plot resolutions occasionally too convenient Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: "Fake ID" 3.8/5 (842 ratings) - Amazon: "Club Dead" 4.2/5 (57 ratings) - "First Shot" averages 4.0/5 across review sites One teen reviewer on Goodreads noted: "The knife fighting scenes feel real - you can tell the author actually knows what he's writing about." A parent reviewer cautioned: "More graphic violence than expected for the age group."

Fake ID A teenager searches for her father's true identity while being pursued by a dangerous criminal organization.

Club Dread A young woman investigates a string of disappearances at an exclusive Caribbean resort.

Cold as Ice A high school hockey player becomes entangled in a murder investigation during a tournament in Canada.

First Shot A teenage marksman must protect his family when his father's past as an undercover agent catches up with them.

Power Play A boy discovers corruption and danger while investigating the death of his father at a nuclear power plant.

Now You See Me... A teenage girl with a talent for disguise searches for her missing sister while evading mysterious pursuers.

Crash A young mechanic becomes involved in illegal street racing while trying to clear his brother of murder charges.

Hunted A camping trip turns deadly when three teenagers are stalked by a dangerous fugitive in the wilderness.

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