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Author: David Greske
Title - Night Whispers (Nov. 2006)

A series of murders happening in conjunction with the full moon brings old, painful memories to mind for scientist Stephen Quinn. Once upon a time, he and his best friend were the star patients of a paranormal experiment that he subsequently helped to destroy. Not everything may have been consumed in the cleansing fire. What was left may now be exacting a terrible price for its survival.

*** In some ways, the plot evokes images of the Phantom of the Opera or the X-Men, but only distantly. The twist in the plot will shock you, but the message of redemption that shines through is the real pay-off. ***

Author: Lori Soard
Title - The Elixir (Medical Thriller)

Set in Indianapolis, present day. Benjamin Monroe is murdered while leaving his job at E.V.E. Corporation. During his career as a research medical scientist, he created several medicines to help people, only for the company's owner to take credit for them. But Ben never cared about credit. He wanted only to save lives. He and his assistant, Jake Walker, had just cracked a genetic code that would save millions.

Jake finds Ben's body. The police believe that HE killed Ben, especially Detective Roberts. However, Ben's daughter, Celeste, believes Jake to be innocent. She, like Jake, is a medical research scientist. Since the police soon believe that Jake and Celeste are BOTH guilty, the pair begin looking for their own answers.

Turns out Ben spent his time (at home and in his home basement lab) doing lots of research. Ben also wrote it all in a special code that he had created for no one but himself several years ago. Jake and Celeste are the only two living that know Ben's code. Anyone who had knowledge of the formula has recently died and several attempts to murder Jake and Celeste are happening, not that the police believe it.

The pair find themselves on the run from assassins, police, the C.I.A., and more. They can trust no one but each other.

***** Here is a medical thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover-to-cover. Loaded with non-stop action and suspense, I found it very hard to pull myself away. The characters are well structured and it is easy to think of them as real people. Author Lori Soard has a winner with this title. *****

Author: Patricia A. Rasey
Title - Facade (Detective)

Deputy Detective KC Tanner was the only homicide detective in the small town of Pine Knot. Nothing big ever happened in the tiny community. That was why KC had left the big city and returned to his hometown. Pine Knot's sheriff, Mike "Mac" MacArthur, had once been KC's partner on the police force. The two had known each other for years. In fact, KC had watched Mac's little girl grown up into a lovely young woman.

Sharalee "Shar" MacArthur was the area's Victim's Advocate. Shar had a crush on KC since she was little. As she grew, the crush matured into love. Problem was that KC kept seeing her as a child and her father was keeping everyone away from her. It was up to her to show them both how wrong they were.

When tortured bodies began showing up, KC was naturally the one assigned to the case. But the only solid link between them all were that all the victims had been attached, in some way, to Sheriff MacArthur's deceased wife. What was a man to do when it looked as though his ex-partner and close friend might be a murderer?

**** Here is a wonderful detective thriller that will leave your head spinning. Every time I thought I knew who the killer was another twist came up that had me wondering all over again. There is even a surprise ending! Patricia A. Rasey is an author to keep your eye on. She gets better with each new story. Recommended reading. ****

Author: Patricia A. Rasey
Title - Fear The Dark (Detective)

Detective Jack Carter had divorced Cara Banks two years ago. Cara was an Evidence Tech for the police force, so he knew that he would be running into her from time to time. But they had managed to avoid each other, except for a nod of greeting as the passed each other in the hall. That changed when the first woman was found dead in her closet. She had died from multiple rattle snake bites. The two had to work together if there was a chance of finding the killer.

With a second body came a link. Both women were members of an elite singles' club named Manny's. Cara must go undercover to find the killer. Problem was that the killer knew who they were and was not yet ready to be found.

**** A wonderful detective thriller with just a touch of romance. I was engrossed from the first page! This one will put chills down your spine! ****

Author: Joan Hall Hovey
Title - Chill Waters (Romantic Suspense)

Rachael Warren had left Jenny's Cove at the age of fifteen. She never dreamed that by age forty-five she would be divorced with no job, money, or home. But when her husband began committing adultery, it was the last straw. Rachael wanted out - NOW! With the small amount of money Greg gave her for her part of their house, she returned to Jenny's Cove and purchased the small house her grandmother had once owned.

Iris Brandt was a store keeper and the first person Rachael met. Some of Iris's family members had "the Sight". Even though Iris knew she had it too, she always denied it, to herself and to others. However, she could NOT deny knowing Rachael was in danger when they met...and she felt the need to help, if she could.

Peter Gardner was Iris's nephew, and a local teacher. He was one of the few that did NOT believe Tommy, one of his students, had murdered his girlfriend - no matter what the evidence claimed. He and Rachael began seeing each other and romance began to bloom.

It soon became apparent that there was a killer on the loose. And his next target was Rachael.

**** Fans of Mary Higgins Clark will enjoy this author! Joan Hall Hovey has combined a romantic suspense with a thriller. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time as I tried to figure out what would happen next. Great story that I have no doubt you will enjoy! ****

Kim Cox: title - Suspicious Minds

Ryan Donatelli was devastated at the death of sister, Shelley. She had been an agent for the FBI, trying to apprehend mobster Nick DeMarco and business tycoon Sam Southard. Ryan vowed vengeance. Not only would he finish Shelley's work, but he would also print it all over the front page of the newspaper. He became Thomas Randolph and infiltrated the company of Southard and Southard. Then he began dating Natalie Southard, Sam's daughter, in hope of using her for information. However, he never expected to care for her.

Natalie knew her father and DeMarco was up to no good. She was not blind to her father's dark side. But she still loved him. She also knew that her father would keep secret files on DeMarco and she was determined to find them. As much as she was coming to care for Tom, she could not help but be suspicious of him. He kept popping up at odd times and snooping around in areas he was not allowed to be in.

Neither trusted the other. The bodies began piling up. Unless they could figure out how DeMarco was linked with the company and expose him quickly, they would become the next corpses!

**** This one has a strong plot that keeps the reader guessing. It is packed to the brim with danger, betrayal, and excitement! This novel will not disappoint! Recommended! ****

Monette Michaels- Title: Death Benefits

Dr. Rob Craig was a self-employed Forensic Pathologist. He was contacted by a lawyer, Michelle "Mici" Smith, who needed him to run an autopsy on Elinor Grace, who died one month ago. The family was of the Jewish faith, so no embalming had been done. The family no longer believed Elinor had died of a simple heat attack. They expected his autopsy to prove she had been murdered somehow. They had been correct!

Once proved, Rob and Mici went on the hunt for what appeared to be a serial killer. The two believed the viatical company called Life Benefits had been buying the policies on some clients and then killing them off to collect a large return of profit. Going to the police with their theory was out. Homicide Detective Mitch Adams was well known as a stubborn, closed-minded man, especially to Dr. Craig! So the two were on their own. When they began digging deeply enough to worry someone, they become marked for death!

**** Be forewarned of S&M club scenes, some torture, and graphic details. This one does not hold much back. In my opinion, Mici did not seem hardened enough to be a lawyer. Also she never seemed to need any morning or afternoon breaks from investigating for this one client to be in court for other clients. She seemed more like a private investigator on a first case, out to prove her worth. She is certainly tenacious, just like the good doctor.

Speaking of Rob, that character was very well done! Enough was said to show the author had done some homework on pathologists. Author Monette Michaels tossed in several surprises as well. Do not be too confident that you will figure this one out so easily, Readers. This Thriller/Mystery fooled me more than once. Recommended! ****

Monette Michaels- Title: Vested Interests

Brigit (Bree) Bauer is a successful lawyer that cares about her clients. She devotes countless hours to worthy causes, but in the process has made many enemies. Now for some unknown reason, Bree has become the target. Someone is determined to erase Bree out of existence and she has absolutely no idea of who or why. All she knows is they are determined, just as she is determined to continue her normal life and routines.

Tony Pendrake owns and operates a successful security company that does more than just install security systems. They specialize in all areas of security and some that are beyond what a normal security company would handle. He also has strong feelings for Bree and is determined, one way or another, that she will become a part of his life and his wife. So when someone sets their marks on Bree, Tony takes it personally and holds nothing back in order to find out who and stop them before it is too late. But will it be enough? Especially considering this person seems to know their every move and is relentless in trying to obtain their goal, Bree's death.

**** Excellent! Author Monette Michaels will once again razzle and dazzle you with twists and turns, bringing you into the book as the story unfolds, making it seem as if you are there on the scene. VESTED INTERESTS brings you more than a simple mystery and suspense, Ms. Michaels also fills the pages with laughter and sorrow, love and danger. This is definitely a book that will have you up way into the early morning hours reading, unable to put down until the last page is turned. ****

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