Friday, April 20, 2012

No Exit By Julie Harris


Julie Harris has successfully given us a fictional supernatural-thriller interwoven with a love story that will play on your heart and keep you speculating at every turn. This story is captivating and beautifully written with characters that will keep you engaged throughout.

Rebecca Miller is a gifted and highly sought after psychic who can achieve miraculous healing with the touch of her hands. Although she is wanted for her gifts she is very lonely and longs for someone to notice her for who she is not what she can do.

Commander Kelly Nolan is a Navy SEAL and has been painting portraits of Rebecca for the last 15 years though they have never met. Nolan has psychic ability of his own and a connection with Rebecca that is undeniable.

I found myself involved in this story from the start. The characters were dynamic and thought provoking. The dialogue is realistic and written with compassion and attention to detail. The story contains multiple sub-plots and is presented as a wonderfully interconnected tale involving a definite sense of spirituality and morals that is totally relatable. The suspense and mystery will pull you into the story and you will find this book hard to put down.

This fascinating story will appeal to readers of all genres and I highly recommend it. 

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Saving Hill By Cynthia Boris


Charlie Hill is a patient at Lakeland Mental Hospital. Abby Westin is his creative therapist and has encouraged him to keep a diary. This seemingly innocent diary propels Abby into a murder investigation and a conspiracy of unknown proportions. Mitch Jackson is Charlie Hill’s best friend who becomes Abby’s ally and protector as they begin to unravel the mystery revealed within the diary.

Saving Hill is a fast paced book containing twists and turns that will plunge you deep into the story. The mystery unfolded throughout the book kept me engaged and eager to find out more.

The character descriptions succeed in making the story believable and the dialogue is intense and filled with human drama and compassion. I experienced a sense of dread mixed with hope as the story unfolded.

The reference to CIA brainwashing program which operated in the 60’s is truly eye-opening and horrific. It recalls the inhumane and tortured treatment of soldiers unwittingly involved in this program.

I recommend this book, it is a quick and intriguing read that will leave you reflecting even after the book has ended.