Review: Her Last Breath by J.A. Schneider

Description:
A chilling psychological thriller about a woman caught between two men...
Mari Gill wakes to horror in a strange apartment next to a murdered man, and can't remember the night before. Accused of murder, she feels torn between her husband, a successful defense attorney, and a mysterious, kind man who wants to help. Can she trust either of them - or even her friends? Detective Kerri Blasco battles her police bosses believing Mari is innocent...but is she?
My Thoughts:

This one grabbed me from the beginning when Mari wakes up covered in blood next to a dead body. Kept me guessing, right up to the great twist at the end. Kerri is a great detective with excellent hunches. She thinks Mari is being set up and has to prove it. Mari is paranoid and doesn't know who to trust. An excellent read to the very end.
My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!
*Notes: Language

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Review: Fear Dreams by J.A. Schneider

Description:

Liddy Barron, an artist, was injured in a hit-and-run accident that left her with recurring nightmares, gaps in her memory, and an increasing obsession in the disappearance of a coed named Sasha Perry. Insecure and nervous, Liddy's turmoil grows as she begins seeing ghostly images. Her husband Paul tries to help but suspects it's just her imagination...while intuitive Detective Kerri Blasco, also obsessed with young Sasha's disappearance, senses that Liddy may have a key to solving the case, and tries to unravel the shocking truth of what really haunts her.


My Thoughts:

Liddy is recovering from an accident. she is having nightmares and seeing things. She's not sure if she's crazy or why she is seeing what she is seeing. Kerri is a detective who is trying to find a missing woman whose case is being closed. Their stories connect. There is a great build up. Lots of twists in this story. Kept me guessing. Excellent read. Recommend for psychological thriller lovers.

My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !


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Fear Dreams by J.A. Schneider - Spotlight

Description:

Liddy Barron, an artist, was injured in a hit-and-run accident that left her with recurring nightmares, gaps in her memory, and an increasing obsession in the disappearance of a coed named Sasha Perry. Insecure and nervous, Liddy's turmoil grows as she begins seeing ghostly images. Her husband Paul tries to help but suspects it's just her imagination...while intuitive Detective Kerri Blasco, also obsessed with young Sasha's disappearance, senses that Liddy may have a key to solving the case, and tries to unravel the shocking truth of what really haunts her.


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About the Author:
J.A. (Joyce Anne) Schneider is a former staffer at Newsweek. Once a Liberal Arts major (French Literature), she has become increasingly fascinated with medicine, forensic science, and human psychology. Decades of being married to a physician who loves explaining medical concepts and reliving his experiences means that there'll be medical angles even in "regular" thrillers that she writes. She lives with her family in Connecticut, USA.


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Review: Embryo by J.A. Schneider

Embryo by J.A. Schneider

Description:
“Maria Moran’s first inkling of trouble was the coppery taste in her mouth. It came suddenly, a rushing whoosh of something that made her gag, and when she reached to wipe her mouth, her hand came away smeared with blood.” 

So begins this thriller about a young intern, Jill Raney, determined to investigate tragedies and terror at a famous fertility and genetic engineering hospital. When two pregnant women die and a fetus is delivered with severe chromosomal abnormalities, Jill’s superiors - including handsome, smitten-with-her resident David Levine – insist there’s no common link.

But her suspicions deepen with the grotesque murder near the hospital of another pregnant woman - her belly drained of amniotic fluid. And when a woman miscarries in the hospital and then disappears, Jill frantically searches for her - following a terrifying path that seems to link all the victims: Is someone playing with life...and the structures of human life itself?

An unforgettable tale of suspense with a shocking denouement, Embryo takes you deep into the mind of malignant genius.

My Thoughts:
This is an intense medical thriller. The suspense starts with an intense chapter one and continues throughout the book. It is broken up with a touch of romance and some of the dynamics between interns and residents. I found out more about doctors than I knew before. I like Jill the intern. She is very persistent in trying to find out what is going on even though it could mean losing her job. Genetic engineering is a thought-provoking topic, and a bit scary as well. I recommend this for any lover of thrillers, especially of the medical variety.

My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !!
*Notes: Don't read this while pregnant. Trust me.

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