Saturday, January 21, 2017

Critical Condtion


GIVEAWAY

MABRY, RICHARD L., M.D.
CRITICAL CONDITION

It was supposed to be a quiet dinner party with her colleagues -- not the scene of a murder

But the murder of a stranger on her front lawn is only the first in a string of events that have Dr. Shannon Frasier's life teetering on the edge of chaos. She's unable to make the deeper commitment her boyfriend deserves. Her sister shows up at her home needing a place to stay but with no promise she'll remain sober. And her father is diagnosed with cancer.

Then Shannon's life stops teetering and plunges into the abyss. Because the person behind the guttural voice on the phone wants to know what the stranger said before he died. And he won't stop until Shannon gives him the information he wants -- even if she doesn't have it.

He's coming for her. She's not sure the police on the case can be trusted. And her only hope of escape -- for herself and for those she loves -- is to overcome her buried past.

My Review:

Mabry delivers another page-turning suspense. There's something about his sparse, matter-of-fact style that captures my attention and urges me to read faster. It's easy to speed through one of his suspense novels for that very reason. Mystery and tension abound in this fast-paced plot that continuously left me reeling.

Shannon is hit with one catastrophe after another -- she barely recovers from one shock before the next one knocks her off kilter all over again.  I was just as discombobulated as she was. And things get a whole lot more complicated before there is resolution. Like I said -- page-turning stuff.

I really appreciate the faith thread that the author naturally weaves into the story. Shannon is struggling to reclaim her faith. Mark is a steadfast constant -- a gentle spiritual influence. Love that he supported -- never pushed. A great lesson for us all.

Action and suspense with enough twists and turns to leave an armchair sleuth breathless with delight.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Critical Condition please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the  subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January 22 2017. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

13 comments:

  1. Count me in, Kav! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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  2. Love his books; have read them all! OK readers, sign up for this one! Kav, your review is great.

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. I've only read two of his books so far, but I'm planning to make a dent on his backlist as soon as possible.

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  3. I haven't read any of his books yet. This looks like a wonderful suspense filled book.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  4. The author has been on my radar for awhile now, especially since he's a physician and writes suspense. Would love to read this one.

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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    1. Yes, the medical angle in his stories is always interesting. Good luck, Mindy.

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  5. I've heard good things about his books.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. I love Richard's writing!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  7. I don't usually like medical novels, but Dr. Mabry's books are amazing.
    Dianna

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  8. Great review, Kav! I love suspense.

    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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