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Blurb:
In the medical suspense Code Blue by Janet Lane Walters, published by Books We Love and previously published as Obsessions, nurse Susan finds the body of the hospital’s “gossip queen” in the orthopedic storage room. She doesn’t realize this is the first of a series of murders involving her colleagues or that her life is in danger. She is a widow and is exploring a new romantic relationship that promises love but she fears the man she is falling for is as controlling as her dead husband. The arrival of courtship gifts, at first, seen as innocuous soon takes on a sinister note.
Excerpt:
He crouched in the cemetery that embraced three
sides of the hillside parking lot across from Bradley Memorial
Hospital
The watcher straightened and edged from behind
the granite marker. White puffs of vapor from the shallow, rapid breaths he
took coalesced around his face. He held his body as rigid as a tombstone. As he
waited for the evening nurses to end their tour of duty and hurry across the
street to their cars, his narrowed eyes focused on the brightly-lit hospital
entrance. Every night for a week, he had watched while excitement and
anticipation had circled like a swarm of hornets. Would she come tonight?
"I'll never leave you." When he was
eight, Mommy had said the words that had become his litany. That broken promise
had brought him here.
He stared at the steps. When would Susan come?
When Mommy was a patient, Susan had been her
favorite nurse. He had liked Susan, too, but she hadn't stopped those other
people from hurting Mommy. His shoulders tensed.
"I'll never leave you. They'll have to kill
me first."
The night Mommy died was etched into his
memories. On that dreadful night, he had begun his plan to make them pay.
Mommy would be unhappy about what he meant to do.
To her, nurses were special and Susan more wonderful than the rest.
He rocked from his heels to his toes. The last
time he had disobeyed, Mommy had threatened to tell everyone how bad he was. He
had promised her he would be good. His hands curled into fists. Sometimes he
wanted to feel the heat of accomplishment so much he felt sick.
He gulped a breath. Tonight the heat would
blossom and he would feel powerful again.
ReviewsThis book kept me on edge from the first page to the last. Several times I just 'knew' I'd figured out who the killer was, but each time, there was a bit of doubt there until the very last paragraph! I highly recommend this book. 4 Stars (Excellent!)"--Tracie's Book Reviews by Kathy's Faves and Raves
"A series of murders, suspense, action, a tad of love makes OBSESSIONS an intriguing tale designed to mystify your mind. If you love mysteries, you'll love Janet Lane Walters newest release. 4 Stars!"--Just Views
"Fast-paced mainstream novel ... Walters plots carefully, each scene constructed to perfection. For readers who enjoy being terrified, this is an author to turn to for entertainment. She tells all, while managing to create paranoia among the characters."--Affaire de Coeur
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7 comments:
Wow, Janet - you've really captured the creepy flavor of a madman's thoughts. Well done.
Love how you give a realistic backstory to the killer so his obsession makes sense. And I liked that there's enough conflict for the heroine that she won't be certain where the danger is coming from!
The heast would blossom - wow - cool line.
Wow, this is both creepy and realistic. Great description of ambiance and insight into the killer's motivation. It does make me wonder how many years had passed since the killer's mother died and how old Susan is now.
The death occurred just months before the story starts and Susan is in her thirties
This is a threatening snippet. We don't meet Susan her, but I feel worry for her already.
Am I the only one wishing Susan won't show up on this fateful night? Brilliant excerpt, I'm sure this is a page-turner too.
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