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A Man to Die For
St. Louis Trauma nurse Casey McDonough thinks her life is interesting enough. Her best friend still drops acid, her ex-husband is a cross-dressing psychiatrist, and her mother has turned the third floor of the family home into the Chapel of Eternal Vigilance. But things begin to go wrong fast when OB/Gyn Dr. Dale Hunsacker arrives on the scene, because Casey suspects that the handsome, charismatic doctor is actually a serial killer. And the only one who takes her seriously, is Hunsacker himself. Caught in a spiral of suspicion and intimidation, Casey works with ex-Marine, ex-Jesuit homicide sergeant Jack Scanlan to help her prove that a monster walks the halls of her hospital.
480 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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About the author
Eileen Dreyer
73 books766 followersNew York Times bestselling, award-winning author Eileen Dreyer, known as Kathleen Korbel to her Silhouette readers, has published 28 romance novels, 8 medico-forensic suspenses, and 7 short stories.
2012 sees Eileen enjoying critical acclaim for her first foray into historical romance, the Drake's Rakes series, which follow the lives of a group of British aristocrats who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep their country safe. After publication of the first trilogy in the series, she has just signed for the next trilogy, following the graduates of the aptly named Last Chance Academy, who each finds herself crossing swords with Drake's Rakes. Eileen spent time not only in England and Italy, but India to research the series (it's a filthy job, but somebody has to do it).
A retired trauma nurse, Eileen lives in her native St. Louis with her husband, children, and large and noisy Irish family, of which she is the reluctant matriarch. She has animals but refuses to subject them to the limelight.
Dreyer won her first publishing award in 1987, being named the best new Contemporary Romance Author by RT Bookclub. Since that time she has also garnered not only five other writing awards from RT, but five RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, which secures her only the fourth place in the Romance Writers of America prestigious Hall of Fame. Since extending her reach to suspense, she has also garnered a coveted Anthony Award nomination.
A frequent speaker at conferences, she maintains membership in Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and, just in case things go wrong, Emergency Nurses Association and International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Eileen is an addicted traveler, having sung in some of the best Irish pubs in the world, and admits she sees research as a handy way to salve her insatiable curiosity. She counts film producers, police detectives and Olympic athletes as some of her sources and friends. She's also trained in forensic nursing and death investigation, although she doesn't see herself actively working in the field, unless this writing thing doesn't pan out.
Get in touch: eileendreyer@eileendreyer.com
2012 sees Eileen enjoying critical acclaim for her first foray into historical romance, the Drake's Rakes series, which follow the lives of a group of British aristocrats who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep their country safe. After publication of the first trilogy in the series, she has just signed for the next trilogy, following the graduates of the aptly named Last Chance Academy, who each finds herself crossing swords with Drake's Rakes. Eileen spent time not only in England and Italy, but India to research the series (it's a filthy job, but somebody has to do it).
A retired trauma nurse, Eileen lives in her native St. Louis with her husband, children, and large and noisy Irish family, of which she is the reluctant matriarch. She has animals but refuses to subject them to the limelight.
Dreyer won her first publishing award in 1987, being named the best new Contemporary Romance Author by RT Bookclub. Since that time she has also garnered not only five other writing awards from RT, but five RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, which secures her only the fourth place in the Romance Writers of America prestigious Hall of Fame. Since extending her reach to suspense, she has also garnered a coveted Anthony Award nomination.
A frequent speaker at conferences, she maintains membership in Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and, just in case things go wrong, Emergency Nurses Association and International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Eileen is an addicted traveler, having sung in some of the best Irish pubs in the world, and admits she sees research as a handy way to salve her insatiable curiosity. She counts film producers, police detectives and Olympic athletes as some of her sources and friends. She's also trained in forensic nursing and death investigation, although she doesn't see herself actively working in the field, unless this writing thing doesn't pan out.
Get in touch: eileendreyer@eileendreyer.com
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February 26, 2019
A Man to Die For is a brilliant medical thriller in desperate need of an aggressive editor and a prime example of why it sometimes pays to wait for a reputable publishing house with in-house readers.
First, make no mistake—this author can write. She knows her way around an Emergency Room, and her vast wealth of knowledge, as well as her distinctive, almost poetic, style, bleeds onto each and every page.
“Hanging up, Casey focused on the shaft of sun again, where it flowed in from the back bay window. Thick and golden and trembling with dust, it reminded her of the sun of cathedrals, ringing with enlightenment and inspiration, swollen with faith. Carrying prayers and incense up through the windows to God.
Carrying back warmth to earth to feed decay, warming a corpse so the bacteria could balloon, so the maggots could feed and grow and hasten dust back to dust. Melting identity and individuality back into fertilizer, the hopes and prayers decaying along with all the other body parts.
Her style also extends to the effective use of humor. For example, when elderly Helen’s cat, Pussy, is in heat and calling for the neighborhood toms, Helen exclaims:
"Listen to my pussy sing...How Our Lord must love her music."
Casey didn't acknowledge the choking noises behind her as Helen walked on through into the dining room.
"I don't think it's God she's trying to raise," Poppi finally managed.
By the same token, however, I found some of the book’s references, humorous and otherwise, to be period-specific, so I’m not sure this will necessarily stand the test of time (a readily fixable issue). Additionally, some of the dialogue was EXTREMELY racist and gender-biased and seemed to test the seams of the characters. For example:
"I don't know, Tom. Seems to me these women get more uppity all the time."
Stunned, Casey whipped around to see that Hunsacker had managed to appear on the scene just when he was least wanted. "Uppity?" Marva echoed with just enough lift to her left eyebrow to make a sane man dive for cover. Hunsacker smiled right through it.
Seriously? This is the extent of the conversation that this comment provokes. It just didn’t play true that neither Casey nor Marva would have called Hunsacker out, at least in hindsight. I understood the author’s choice in allowing Hunsacker’s comments to paint him as a narcissistic misogynist. What I don’t understand is her choice to not use this same opportunity to reinforce the strength of her female characters, especially Casey. It undermined them all by allowing the two most aggressive to sit casually back as they were sexually harassed. My reaction is, perhaps, a sensitivity relative to current culture that won’t be considered as much an issue in the months and years to come.
Another area of potential conflict is for those more sharply attuned to the portrayal of Christians in literature, as it felt like organized religion was skewered and treated, at least in Helen’s case, as a symptom of her deteriorating mental capacity.
The lack of editing (that left some really silly and painful mistakes), the seemingly racist and misogynistic overtones and some clearly anti-religious threads were definite negatives, but when they are balanced by writing like this, it’s easy to forget the transgressions:
The air outside was heavy and metallic-smelling. A sickly orange full moon topped the trees. It was still too hot. The city shouldn't have felt this stale until August. Early summer was a time of upheaval in St. Louis, different weather fronts slamming into each other with the force of football lines right over the Mississippi Valley. The trees should be dancing with wind, and clouds should be boiling over the southwest horizon. Instead it waited, thick and uncertain and distasteful, sapping energy and straining patience.
First, make no mistake—this author can write. She knows her way around an Emergency Room, and her vast wealth of knowledge, as well as her distinctive, almost poetic, style, bleeds onto each and every page.
“Hanging up, Casey focused on the shaft of sun again, where it flowed in from the back bay window. Thick and golden and trembling with dust, it reminded her of the sun of cathedrals, ringing with enlightenment and inspiration, swollen with faith. Carrying prayers and incense up through the windows to God.
Carrying back warmth to earth to feed decay, warming a corpse so the bacteria could balloon, so the maggots could feed and grow and hasten dust back to dust. Melting identity and individuality back into fertilizer, the hopes and prayers decaying along with all the other body parts.
Her style also extends to the effective use of humor. For example, when elderly Helen’s cat, Pussy, is in heat and calling for the neighborhood toms, Helen exclaims:
"Listen to my pussy sing...How Our Lord must love her music."
Casey didn't acknowledge the choking noises behind her as Helen walked on through into the dining room.
"I don't think it's God she's trying to raise," Poppi finally managed.
By the same token, however, I found some of the book’s references, humorous and otherwise, to be period-specific, so I’m not sure this will necessarily stand the test of time (a readily fixable issue). Additionally, some of the dialogue was EXTREMELY racist and gender-biased and seemed to test the seams of the characters. For example:
"I don't know, Tom. Seems to me these women get more uppity all the time."
Stunned, Casey whipped around to see that Hunsacker had managed to appear on the scene just when he was least wanted. "Uppity?" Marva echoed with just enough lift to her left eyebrow to make a sane man dive for cover. Hunsacker smiled right through it.
Seriously? This is the extent of the conversation that this comment provokes. It just didn’t play true that neither Casey nor Marva would have called Hunsacker out, at least in hindsight. I understood the author’s choice in allowing Hunsacker’s comments to paint him as a narcissistic misogynist. What I don’t understand is her choice to not use this same opportunity to reinforce the strength of her female characters, especially Casey. It undermined them all by allowing the two most aggressive to sit casually back as they were sexually harassed. My reaction is, perhaps, a sensitivity relative to current culture that won’t be considered as much an issue in the months and years to come.
Another area of potential conflict is for those more sharply attuned to the portrayal of Christians in literature, as it felt like organized religion was skewered and treated, at least in Helen’s case, as a symptom of her deteriorating mental capacity.
The lack of editing (that left some really silly and painful mistakes), the seemingly racist and misogynistic overtones and some clearly anti-religious threads were definite negatives, but when they are balanced by writing like this, it’s easy to forget the transgressions:
The air outside was heavy and metallic-smelling. A sickly orange full moon topped the trees. It was still too hot. The city shouldn't have felt this stale until August. Early summer was a time of upheaval in St. Louis, different weather fronts slamming into each other with the force of football lines right over the Mississippi Valley. The trees should be dancing with wind, and clouds should be boiling over the southwest horizon. Instead it waited, thick and uncertain and distasteful, sapping energy and straining patience.
October 12, 2011
2 ½ stars. I was not engaged or eager to read. I wanted it to be over. No relationship development to watch.
STORY BRIEF:
Dr. Dale Hunsacker is an attractive, wealthy, well known gynecologist who recently moved to town and joined the Mother Mary Hospital. He brings clients to the hospital because women like him, especially the wealthy ones. He charms them. They flirt and fawn over him. Casey is an emergency room nurse at the hospital. She sees cruelty and a deadness in his eyes as he performs a pelvic exam, intentionally causing pain to his patient. Two nurses were killed after they left work. Each of them had argued with Hunsacker on the days they were killed. Other murders occur. Casey suspects Hunsacker. Hunsacker knows she suspects him, and he enjoys taunting her about it. Eventually Casey works up the nerve to report her suspicions to Sgt. Jack Scanlon (police detective). Jack is having trouble finding anything to connect to Hunsacker.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
I wanted to try this author, so I picked this book because it won an award. The Romance Writers of America gave it a RITA Award for Best Single Title Contemporary in 1992. I do not see this as “romance.” It is straight fiction. There is no romantic relationship between Jack and Casey. The cover of the book calls it “Fiction,” not romance. So I felt misled. I thought any award from RWA would be for a romance novel. I will have to be more skeptical in the future. In fairness I have to say there was one passionate kiss that came out of nowhere. The author never showed any “desire” building between the characters. It felt like a coworker relationship, and then all of a sudden there is a kiss. It was uncomfortable. And the author didn’t show any emotions or romantic feelings after the kiss.
This is told in third person, but it is entirely from Casey’s perspective. I am never in anyone else’s head. I wanted to know other characters’ thinking, feeling, and motivations – especially Hunsacker and his victims. That would have made the story better. There is one scene where Hunsacker gets out of handcuffs. I was frustrated that the author did not show how he did it.
Other important things missing - I wanted to know how Hunsacker created his alibis, how he followed and set up his victims, how he killed them, how he covered up afterward and escaped with no witnesses. Never was any of that shown. There is a scene where Hunsacker gets the upper hand against a cop. I wanted to know how he snuck up or approached the cop and what he said and did. The scene just starts with the cop already tied up and being cut.
The best books draw me to characters and have interesting interactions with other characters. There was nothing of this. If you don’t have a romantic relationship, at least give me other relationships to enjoy – good or bad. This could have been done with coworkers, the police, or even patients. That was missing, so all you have left is plot. It was ok, but it didn’t draw me, and it didn’t keep my interest. Nothing was special or different in her attempts to stop the bad guy. I didn’t feel fear because I was never in the bad guy’s head. Plus my annoyance with Casey’s stupidity and actions was too strong to allow me to feel her fear, as it was described.
STUPIDITY:
(1) I did not like the following stupidity by Casey and Jack. Casey should have contacted Jack secretly and alone (not with her mother present). Jack should have kept their connection secret, but he came to talk to Casey at the hospital. Then he asked Hunsacker to come to the police station for questioning. Everyone knew she was the finger-pointer. She was ostracized by coworkers, threatened with losing her job, and now in the sights of the killer. Her role was snitch, and she and Jack should have kept it secret.
(2) A policeman has been staying at Casey’s house and driving her to and from work due to fear for her safety. So why does she leave work alone, not even call the cop assigned to her to check-in, and not pay attention to suspicious cars parked near her home? She stupidly walks into danger.
BEST PART:
The best part of the book was that I found it educational about being a trauma nurse. I learned some things about hospitals. But that was all.
DATA:
Story length: 471 pages. Swearing language: strong, including religious swear words. Sexual content: none. Setting: current day St. Louis, Missouri. Copyright: 1991. Genre: crime fiction.
STORY BRIEF:
Dr. Dale Hunsacker is an attractive, wealthy, well known gynecologist who recently moved to town and joined the Mother Mary Hospital. He brings clients to the hospital because women like him, especially the wealthy ones. He charms them. They flirt and fawn over him. Casey is an emergency room nurse at the hospital. She sees cruelty and a deadness in his eyes as he performs a pelvic exam, intentionally causing pain to his patient. Two nurses were killed after they left work. Each of them had argued with Hunsacker on the days they were killed. Other murders occur. Casey suspects Hunsacker. Hunsacker knows she suspects him, and he enjoys taunting her about it. Eventually Casey works up the nerve to report her suspicions to Sgt. Jack Scanlon (police detective). Jack is having trouble finding anything to connect to Hunsacker.
REVIEWER’S OPINION:
I wanted to try this author, so I picked this book because it won an award. The Romance Writers of America gave it a RITA Award for Best Single Title Contemporary in 1992. I do not see this as “romance.” It is straight fiction. There is no romantic relationship between Jack and Casey. The cover of the book calls it “Fiction,” not romance. So I felt misled. I thought any award from RWA would be for a romance novel. I will have to be more skeptical in the future. In fairness I have to say there was one passionate kiss that came out of nowhere. The author never showed any “desire” building between the characters. It felt like a coworker relationship, and then all of a sudden there is a kiss. It was uncomfortable. And the author didn’t show any emotions or romantic feelings after the kiss.
This is told in third person, but it is entirely from Casey’s perspective. I am never in anyone else’s head. I wanted to know other characters’ thinking, feeling, and motivations – especially Hunsacker and his victims. That would have made the story better. There is one scene where Hunsacker gets out of handcuffs. I was frustrated that the author did not show how he did it.
Other important things missing - I wanted to know how Hunsacker created his alibis, how he followed and set up his victims, how he killed them, how he covered up afterward and escaped with no witnesses. Never was any of that shown. There is a scene where Hunsacker gets the upper hand against a cop. I wanted to know how he snuck up or approached the cop and what he said and did. The scene just starts with the cop already tied up and being cut.
The best books draw me to characters and have interesting interactions with other characters. There was nothing of this. If you don’t have a romantic relationship, at least give me other relationships to enjoy – good or bad. This could have been done with coworkers, the police, or even patients. That was missing, so all you have left is plot. It was ok, but it didn’t draw me, and it didn’t keep my interest. Nothing was special or different in her attempts to stop the bad guy. I didn’t feel fear because I was never in the bad guy’s head. Plus my annoyance with Casey’s stupidity and actions was too strong to allow me to feel her fear, as it was described.
STUPIDITY:
(1) I did not like the following stupidity by Casey and Jack. Casey should have contacted Jack secretly and alone (not with her mother present). Jack should have kept their connection secret, but he came to talk to Casey at the hospital. Then he asked Hunsacker to come to the police station for questioning. Everyone knew she was the finger-pointer. She was ostracized by coworkers, threatened with losing her job, and now in the sights of the killer. Her role was snitch, and she and Jack should have kept it secret.
(2) A policeman has been staying at Casey’s house and driving her to and from work due to fear for her safety. So why does she leave work alone, not even call the cop assigned to her to check-in, and not pay attention to suspicious cars parked near her home? She stupidly walks into danger.
BEST PART:
The best part of the book was that I found it educational about being a trauma nurse. I learned some things about hospitals. But that was all.
DATA:
Story length: 471 pages. Swearing language: strong, including religious swear words. Sexual content: none. Setting: current day St. Louis, Missouri. Copyright: 1991. Genre: crime fiction.
April 13, 2021
Really good psychological thriller!
June 4, 2013
Overall Rating: 4.35 // Action: 3.5 / Emotion: 3.5 / Romance: 2.0 / Sensuous: 0.0 / Suspense: 4.0 // Laughter: 7½ / Tears: 0
A Man To Die For: 4.35:
A fascinating, interesting and spine-tingling account of the repercussions faced by an ER trauma nurse as she tries to prove that the new golden boy doctor at her hospital is a serial killer. The story lagged occasionally, but for the most part, this well-written story was filled to the brim with suspense and a couple of moments of romance were added to the mix to increase the reader's enjoyment.
Hero: 3.0:
Homicide Detective Jack Scanlon: Jack was not your typical romance book hero. Rather than a handsome hunk of alpha male, Jack is presented as a sleep-deprived, ulcer-suffering hero. Jack's dedication to his job and his walled up heart, however, demanded sympathetic feelings for this wounded man. Because background details about Jack's history were sparse, it was difficult to understand what drove him.
Heroine: 2.75:
ER Trauma Nurse Catherine "Casey" McDonough: Casey was determined to live life on her terms, and had the determination, drive and perseverance to do so. It was difficult to warm up to Casey because of her strong personality and demanding 'my way or the highway' and 'full speed ahead' nature. In spite of that, Casey's sense of humor was a wonderful addition to the story.
Action: 3.5:
The story moved at a rapid pace most of the time as readers were regaled with emergency room activities on a regular basis along with Casey's efforts to find a way to prove Dr. Hunsacker was a serial killer.
Emotion: 3.5:
It was easy to become attached to Jack and Casey and their plight, but not at a depth that inspired tears. It was easier to understand what Jack and Casey were feeling, rather than actually "feeling" their fears, frustrations, etc.
Romance: 2.0:
The romantic aspect of this story was definitely lacking. Jack and Casey have both walled up their feelings and they had difficulty letting each other past their barriers.
Sensuous: 0.0:
There were only three kisses in the book. No sensuality whatsoever.
Suspense: 4.0:
Dr. Dale Hunsaker, the villain in this story kept the degree of suspense at a high level. Not only did Jack and Casey struggle to find proof of his misdeeds, but Casey had to work with him as he taunted her with his kills.
Secondary Characters: 3.0:
Although the secondary characters in the book were plentiful and some of them were richly described and developed, the fact that most of them were single-dimensional made it difficult to feel a sense of connection with them.
See Wolf Bear Does Books for a more in-depth, detailed review of A Man To Die For.
A Man To Die For: 4.35:
A fascinating, interesting and spine-tingling account of the repercussions faced by an ER trauma nurse as she tries to prove that the new golden boy doctor at her hospital is a serial killer. The story lagged occasionally, but for the most part, this well-written story was filled to the brim with suspense and a couple of moments of romance were added to the mix to increase the reader's enjoyment.
Hero: 3.0:
Homicide Detective Jack Scanlon: Jack was not your typical romance book hero. Rather than a handsome hunk of alpha male, Jack is presented as a sleep-deprived, ulcer-suffering hero. Jack's dedication to his job and his walled up heart, however, demanded sympathetic feelings for this wounded man. Because background details about Jack's history were sparse, it was difficult to understand what drove him.
Heroine: 2.75:
ER Trauma Nurse Catherine "Casey" McDonough: Casey was determined to live life on her terms, and had the determination, drive and perseverance to do so. It was difficult to warm up to Casey because of her strong personality and demanding 'my way or the highway' and 'full speed ahead' nature. In spite of that, Casey's sense of humor was a wonderful addition to the story.
Action: 3.5:
The story moved at a rapid pace most of the time as readers were regaled with emergency room activities on a regular basis along with Casey's efforts to find a way to prove Dr. Hunsacker was a serial killer.
Emotion: 3.5:
It was easy to become attached to Jack and Casey and their plight, but not at a depth that inspired tears. It was easier to understand what Jack and Casey were feeling, rather than actually "feeling" their fears, frustrations, etc.
Romance: 2.0:
The romantic aspect of this story was definitely lacking. Jack and Casey have both walled up their feelings and they had difficulty letting each other past their barriers.
Sensuous: 0.0:
There were only three kisses in the book. No sensuality whatsoever.
Suspense: 4.0:
Dr. Dale Hunsaker, the villain in this story kept the degree of suspense at a high level. Not only did Jack and Casey struggle to find proof of his misdeeds, but Casey had to work with him as he taunted her with his kills.
Secondary Characters: 3.0:
Although the secondary characters in the book were plentiful and some of them were richly described and developed, the fact that most of them were single-dimensional made it difficult to feel a sense of connection with them.
See Wolf Bear Does Books for a more in-depth, detailed review of A Man To Die For.
April 6, 2018
Casey is an ER nurse in St. Louis, MO. Her work is hectic and she lives with her mother who has converted a room in the house into a chapel, and is often out of touch with reality. A handsome, charismatic new OB/Gyn doctor arrives at her hospital, and everyone but Casey loves Dr. Hunsacker. Casey sees something in him that frightens her. In time, she begins to tie Hunsacker to several murders, including nurses that she has known and work with. No one believes her except for one former priest turned homicide detective, Jack. Together they work to prove that Dr. Hunsacker is not the man everyone thinks he is.
Good suspenseful story that drug a bit in the middle, but a good read altogether.
Good suspenseful story that drug a bit in the middle, but a good read altogether.
August 28, 2016
Not badly written, but I just could not get into the story.
June 7, 2020
I struggled between 2 and 3 stars. The plot is interesting and knowledge of hospital function is good. There are the usual grammatical errors I have come to expect from kindle books. These are not too distracting.
The author populates her world with very broken people and little by little reveals all that has occurred in the characters' lives to bring them to this state of brokenness. Truly terrible things have happened to them. Apparently everyone in their universe is terribly broken with horrible pasts of sadness and terror and darkness. Even this could possibly still result in a better book. However, the characters are not well developed. We get to see their darkness but absolutely everyone is so terribly sad and broken and that is all. They come across as two dimensional caricatures. If it all was not so wrapped up in sorrow it would almost be funny. I cannot recommend this book.
The author populates her world with very broken people and little by little reveals all that has occurred in the characters' lives to bring them to this state of brokenness. Truly terrible things have happened to them. Apparently everyone in their universe is terribly broken with horrible pasts of sadness and terror and darkness. Even this could possibly still result in a better book. However, the characters are not well developed. We get to see their darkness but absolutely everyone is so terribly sad and broken and that is all. They come across as two dimensional caricatures. If it all was not so wrapped up in sorrow it would almost be funny. I cannot recommend this book.
April 4, 2020
Great balls of fire. I am still in a sweat, nervous, shaking and looking over my shoulders. I just ordered Eileen's next book called "Nothing Personnel". Don't know when I am going to have the nerve or strength to read it as "A Man to Die For" is one book that had me on the tallest roller coaster ever and I don't even go near them. All I can say is this book is one you want to put down, you try to put down and you just can't put down. You can go make a coffee, or pour yourself a drink but you will gaze downwards and it's still in your hand. Anyway for all the readers out there just start on the first page and HOLD ON! This book is not for the faint of heart but boy it is darn good.
January 29, 2019
I think it says a lot for an author when she can make you feel such distaste for their villain. Ok, granted he was a handsy gynocologist made it easier to dislike him. It did make for some difficult scenes to read. But overall, it really was a great story, told really well. The only thing I found wanting was more of the background with Frank and Casey. I'm pretty sure I've guessed that whole relationship, but I wouldn't have minded a more definite explanation. I really did just want to hug Casey by the end of the book, the way almost everyone wouldn't believe her. And I really hope her manager gets sacked!
June 1, 2021
The ending is the best part !
Don’t waste your time ! I wondered why this book didn’t have that many reviews and I figured out why. It takes ALOT to get thru it. Never does it take me two weeks to read or a book or think about quitting a book, but this book did both. While it was both confusing and boring at times, it was 300+ pages of JUNK ! The book doesn’t honestly get good until the last 4 chapters until everything actually makes sense and gets good. Skip the first 250 pages and read the end of the book if you really want to read this.
Don’t waste your time ! I wondered why this book didn’t have that many reviews and I figured out why. It takes ALOT to get thru it. Never does it take me two weeks to read or a book or think about quitting a book, but this book did both. While it was both confusing and boring at times, it was 300+ pages of JUNK ! The book doesn’t honestly get good until the last 4 chapters until everything actually makes sense and gets good. Skip the first 250 pages and read the end of the book if you really want to read this.
June 20, 2020
Awesome thriller with a little romance and social justice on the side.
Eileen Dreyer has done it again with a heroine fighting back from being victimized. Strong and vulnerable in one with sharp humor sprinkled throughout. Her portrait of a Bundy like serial killer is all too real with the drama swirling around him all too true. Ms Dreyer always leaves you wanting more after a short rest to catch your breath.
Eileen Dreyer has done it again with a heroine fighting back from being victimized. Strong and vulnerable in one with sharp humor sprinkled throughout. Her portrait of a Bundy like serial killer is all too real with the drama swirling around him all too true. Ms Dreyer always leaves you wanting more after a short rest to catch your breath.
April 24, 2021
Excellent tbriller
I don't usually enjoy books with serial killers but this book was,A bit different and very suspenseful, I had a hard time putting it down. The main character is an emergency room nurse with a lot of baggage. She also has her problems with hospital administration . The medical details were very interesting and the popular Dr. Loved by all is a very interesting villain. A good thriller is hard to find, this is worth your time.e.
I don't usually enjoy books with serial killers but this book was,A bit different and very suspenseful, I had a hard time putting it down. The main character is an emergency room nurse with a lot of baggage. She also has her problems with hospital administration . The medical details were very interesting and the popular Dr. Loved by all is a very interesting villain. A good thriller is hard to find, this is worth your time.e.
June 17, 2021
Don't be mistaken that this is a thriller.
This book is pretty multi-faceted - it is about d religion, children/parent relationships, dealing with your demons, pretty good insight into the life of a nurse and lots of sublayers all wrapped into an action plot.
I really enjoyed reading this book, although it is not an easy read. I had to stop at times just to get away from the darkness.
But if you are not afraid of more complex stories - then this books is def worth a read!
This book is pretty multi-faceted - it is about d religion, children/parent relationships, dealing with your demons, pretty good insight into the life of a nurse and lots of sublayers all wrapped into an action plot.
I really enjoyed reading this book, although it is not an easy read. I had to stop at times just to get away from the darkness.
But if you are not afraid of more complex stories - then this books is def worth a read!
July 4, 2019
Not at all light, an interesting and engrossing read concerning life after abuse in the home. Several of the characters have experienced it and are trying to move on. Their degree of success makes this a great read. Set in Irish-American families, the action weaves through hospital, church and police department. It is a suspense book with many gifts for the adult reader.
March 22, 2020
This book was a quick easy read. This is not the first Eileen Dreyer book I read, I do like how she uses some of the same names of characters in her books. However, it is a little confusing because you have one mindset of the character, but they have a different back story.
What I will say is if you want a quick medical read that does not contain any pandemics, etc, this is the book for you.
What I will say is if you want a quick medical read that does not contain any pandemics, etc, this is the book for you.
May 8, 2017
This book was well written, with interesting characters, including some of the figures who play a smaller role. Very suspenseful! Four stars because it was sometimes almost too creepy to read, and because I found Casey's nonchalance occasionally not quite believable. But overall a great read!
December 2, 2017
Physiological Thriller at it's Best
Eileen Dreyer has created a spellbinding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and dying to turn the page. Three-dimensional characters that jump off the page, and an ending you won't believe! A great read!
Eileen Dreyer has created a spellbinding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and dying to turn the page. Three-dimensional characters that jump off the page, and an ending you won't believe! A great read!
January 10, 2020
Suspenseful until the end
This book kept me on my toes until the very end and cost me at least one good night of sleep because I had to keep reading to find out what happened. I will definitely be reading more from Eileen Dryer!
This book kept me on my toes until the very end and cost me at least one good night of sleep because I had to keep reading to find out what happened. I will definitely be reading more from Eileen Dryer!
May 2, 2021
One awesome, scary book
From the first word, there was a hard-working nurse, a doctor she sensed immediately was a killer, and who began taunting her about it, because she couldn't prove it. A must read.
From the first word, there was a hard-working nurse, a doctor she sensed immediately was a killer, and who began taunting her about it, because she couldn't prove it. A must read.
February 14, 2024
Plan To Lose a Day…
Romance is really not my favorite genre, but the suspense and characters are really the stars here. Characters are really interesting and honestly it’s a cover to cover day long read, because it’s hard to step away from the story and leave everyone hanging!
Romance is really not my favorite genre, but the suspense and characters are really the stars here. Characters are really interesting and honestly it’s a cover to cover day long read, because it’s hard to step away from the story and leave everyone hanging!
October 2, 2017
I liked the story. The nurse was included in the police work to find the killer, which is a little far fetched and the book could have been condensed more. Some places drug
December 28, 2018
Keeps you engaged.
It's been a long time since I have read a good suspenseful thriller that kept me up way past my bedtime and reading on lunch break!!
It's been a long time since I have read a good suspenseful thriller that kept me up way past my bedtime and reading on lunch break!!
January 30, 2019
Goody....love medical thrillers..bad docs...crazy mom...lots of secrets...
April 25, 2019
While I liked the general idea of this book, it seemed to take way too long to get there. Just dragged on and on for me!
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August 5, 2019Not a particularly well written book with an unrealistic plot. It had a few engrossing moments. It basically involved nurse goes to work, something negative happens, repeat many times
September 2, 2019
Very well written. I was hooked from the very first chapter and completely engaged the whole way through. The author uses the occasional "cute" phrase but doesn't overdo it like some writers do.
September 22, 2019
3.5 rating. It was interesting by the ending I couldn't put it down.
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October 17, 2019GREAT READ!!
May 22, 2020
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Plot and characters were good. Didn't like the long chapters. Thought that the book went into too much detail!!! Sorry
Plot and characters were good. Didn't like the long chapters. Thought that the book went into too much detail!!! Sorry
September 4, 2020
Really 2 and half. A shame really cause with the right editor this could have been a 5 star.
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