Suspense/Thriller

doctor’s mind never stops. He is relentless in his analysis of terrorist possibilities, which makes him a perfect partner to the gifted Agent Talbot. When he =irst steps into her world, Vince is in awe of Carolyn, not only for her professional assets but for her beauty and poise. He quickly =inds his footing, and with no time to lose, skillfully steers her tactical team towards the necessary clues to avert total disaster. There is room to further delve into character volatility and leaps of intuition that can leave readers stunned, but the climax is bold and provoking!

Joan Lai

Gynecologist, Dr. Vince DeLuca, works at Santa Barbara Community Hospital. His life consists of saving lives then heading home to a glass or two of red wine, sleep, and repeat… Until one day, an ectopic emergency rattles his familiar jaded repertoire. A patient near death makes a pre-operative confession of in=idelity, and after surviving her surgery, utters bizarre ramblings in her post-anesthetic delirium. Her husband is an arms dealer, and her mentions of “stingers” and “grails” sends chills down Vince’s spine when he recognizes the names from the evening news. Shadows of the past prompt him to call the FBI and team up with Agent Carolyn Talbot. Tall, blonde, and businesslike, Agent Talbot lights a =lame under Vince that has been absent since he lost his =iancé e on 9/11. Together they must solve the puzzle of where missing mass casualty weapons will turn up next, and who will be their targets.

“Code Crisis” is an elevated debut thriller that is equal parts adrenaline and intellect. Vince DeLuca’s pressured inner voice sets the tone for this page-turner, but even during his downtime, the

Invisible Pursuit

Elizabeth Meyette keep her feelings for him at bay. After all, the danger surrounding her is increasing at a rapid rate, and she is also taking care of her ailing father. Matters of the heart should wait, shouldn’t they?

“Invisible Pursuit” is an enemiesto-lovers romance that is very engaging and easy to read. The character development is done well and the familial relationship between Layla and her father will pull at readers heartstrings. While the story is written well, readers may be left wanting a little more history of Layla’s past. Her former relationship is mentioned, but it could have been explored a little bit more to gain more understanding of Layla and the reasons behind her actions. With that being said, her love interest, Jack, checked all the boxes for a great romantic partner. There are some romantic scenes in the book, but they are generally kept behind closed doors. “Invisible Pursuit” is de=initely for readers who love suspenseful thrillers with a little bit of spice thrown in.

Jennifer Shepherd

Layla Forrester was left at the altar in a previous relationship, and now she is afraid to fall in love with anyone ever again. But when she receives a letter at her workplace with a white chemical substance in it, =irst responder, Jack Trenton, enters her life and completely upends it. When things begin to unfold, Layla learns that she may have a stalker, and Jack will stop at nothing to protect her. As Layla and Jack begin to spend more time with one another, she tries her best to

My Dear Mr. Ridley (Diamonds of London Book 1)

Sandra Sookoo

predictability of some main plot lines eradicates the suspense. The romance is deliciously prominent as the author =ills the pages with steam and adoration scenes, but the romantic build-up while this woman’s child is missing is somewhat of a turn off in the lightest sense, not to mention her constant damsel in distress act gets tedious, and it’s predictable that only Hudson can make her feel better. Nevertheless, the beautiful description of Rome will make readers feel like they are actually there with the characters and it enthralls one to continue so they can be a part of this still enjoyable tale.

HISTORICAL: After leaving the loneliness of London since her husband’s death three years prior, Theodosia Netherton is glad to be in Rome where she can be with her son, Jacob. However, her plans go awry when her son is kidnapped, and buried parts of her past surface. Her only hope is to =ind a former Bow Street Runner, Hudson Ridley, who is anything but interested in returning to that reputation. Hudson has lived in Rome as a relaxed retiree after haunting events. The minute Theodosia shows up at his door though, he’s immediately entrapped by her eyes, and he decides soon after he will help her. Little do they know the attraction that initially burns between them will continue to grow, making things a bit more complicated during their investigation.

This gripping, steamy whirlwind of a novel sends the readers down a rabbit hole of feelings, stirring things up by setting the Victorian lifestyle in the romantic city of Rome instead of the London ton. The new setting and the kidnapped child plot makes this book unique, but the

Synapses

D.J. Erfert

knowledge but =igures she can also use it to help others. As Gabby gets better, she discovers the truth about the accident: that her husband might have caused it. Unfortunately, he is also fatally wounded right before her eyes. Gabby and her roommate’s uncle, Jace Wright, attempt to solve his murder and prevent Gabby from being killed in the process too. Ms. Erfert has written an astounding and addictive suspense tale that is just unputdownable! The originality of the story is heightened with great visuals, non-stop adventure, and enshrouded with mystery that makes it an engaging read! A masterfully written stunner! Just absolute perfection! Even though the story is =iction, the believability of it still seems plausible, and maybe there is some truth to it too. There are many diverse, breath-taking plot twists going on, yet the story moves effortlessly along. Gabby, an extraordinary heroine, discovers that she has a superhuman talent yet still manages to be relatable and likable. Despite Jace’s skepticism, he is a good counterpart for her too. All the minor characters are three-dimensional and just seem so real. This is one masterpiece that readers will just love and reread again and again!

Roslynn Ernst

PARANORMAL: When Mrs. Gabriella “Gabby” Williams wakes up from a coma caused by a horri=ic car crash, everyone is shocked by her near death experience, including herself. A doctor teaches her to talk through melodic intonation therapy, and Gabby learns through creating brain synapses instantaneously. As Gabby is progressing with all of her therapies, she discovers she can also hear people’s thoughts. Gabby, at =irst, is scared of the