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Phobia
How does a psychologist handle three phobia sufferers on a cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico? Doctor Nicholas Brandon of Houston thought it’d be a good graduation of sorts for advanced patients in his therapy group to take that final step out of self-imposed prisons. Wisdom of that decision comes into question. Ruthless rogue Lebanese terrorists seeking to make their mark on the world and then profit by it commandeer the vessel. Survival of three phobics is in Nick’s hands and it’s not looking good for him either.
279 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Daniel Lance Wright
20 books44 followersA lifelong Texan, Daniel (Danny) Lance Wright is a freelance fiction writer and novelist born in Lubbock, Texas now residing in Clifton, Texas. He lives with Rickie, wife of 46 years and has two children and four grandchildren.
Having spent the first nineteen years of his life on a cotton farm on the South Plains and the next thirty-two in the television industry, he has seen the world from two distinctly different angles.
Daniel has received recognition for writing skills from The Oklahoma Writers Federation in 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011; from Art Affair in 2008; from Frontiers in Writing in 2004 and 2010; from Writer’s Digest in 2008, and the Abilene Writer’s Guild in 2004; Canis Latran of Weatherford College in 2011.
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Having spent the first nineteen years of his life on a cotton farm on the South Plains and the next thirty-two in the television industry, he has seen the world from two distinctly different angles.
Daniel has received recognition for writing skills from The Oklahoma Writers Federation in 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011; from Art Affair in 2008; from Frontiers in Writing in 2004 and 2010; from Writer’s Digest in 2008, and the Abilene Writer’s Guild in 2004; Canis Latran of Weatherford College in 2011.
Author of
"Six Years' Worth"/Father's Press/mainstream/print & ebook
http://fatherspress.com/?p=11
"Where Are You, Anne Bonny?"/Rogue Phoenix Press/ historical drama/ print & ebook
http://shop.roguephoenixpress.ieasysi...
“Dancing Away”/ short story/romance/Untreed Reads/ebook only
http://store.untreedreads.com/index.p...
“Phobia”/Solstice Publishing/2018/suspense-thriller/print & ebook
http://solsticepublishing.com/phobia
"One Day in Lubbock"/Solstice Publishing/2018/autumn romance/print & ebook
http://solsticepublishing.com/one-day...
"Paradise Flawed"/Solstice Publishing/2018/suspense thriller/print & ebook
http://solsticepublishing.com/paradis...
“Helping Hand For Ethan/Rogue Phoenix Press/2012/young adult/ebook only
http://shop.roguephoenixpress.ieasysi...
“Defining Family”/Whiskey Creek Press/July 2012/young adult/print & ebook
http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/stor...
“Annie’s World: Jake’s Legacy”/ATTM Press/2012/soft science fiction/print & ebook
http://www.amazon.com/Annies-World-Da...
"Annie's World 2: New Beginnings"/Sagewords Publishing/2017/soft science fiction/print & ebook
https://www.amazon.com/dp/099709625X/...
“The Last Radiant Heart”/sci-fi/print & ebook
http://www.amazon.com/Radiant-Heart-D...
"Call Me Mikki"/Sagewords Publishing/2017/romantic thriller/print & ebook
https://www.amazon.com/Call-Mikki-Dan...
"Beware the Bones"/Rogue Phoenix Press/2018/paranormal romance/print & ebook
https://www.amazon.com/Beware-Bones-D...
"A Version of Life"/ATTM Press/romantic suspense/2018/print & ebook
https://www.amazon.com/Version-Life-D...
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February 27, 2015
Phobia by Daniel Lance Wright is a 2012 Booktrope publication.
Daniel Lance Wright has written a top notch thriller!
What is it they say about the best laid plans? Dr. Nicholas Brandon thought he was helping his patients, all of whom suffered from phobias ranging for claustrophobia to agoraphobia, by taking them on a cruise. This short trip was also perhaps a little cathartic for Nicholas as his marriage has hit a rough patch. But, when the ship is seized by Lebanese terrorist, the phobias his patients are living with could make the difference between life and death, and the responsibility will fall to Nicholas to keep them functional and alive.
This situation is made all the more tense for me since it is entirely plausible and I can relate to some of patients and their phobias. I hate heights, crowds, and have claustrophobia. Stress compounds those fears. So, I could only imagine how these people would cope... or not.
Often under extreme duress we are given a moment of total clarity and in this case of few characters experienced that while others, even Nicholas behaved in a way they may not have under ordinary circumstances.
In the end the question seems to be how debilitating these phobias can be. Can a serious situation like this one make a persona realize they have the power to overcome their fears and walk away healed or will it cause the person to sink even deeper into themselves and never conquer their debilitating issues?
The set up guarantees the suspense will be taut, but of the author does a great job of throwing in the unique issues of his patients, the psychology of the terrorist, and the personal problems Nicholas is facing when he finds himself attracted to one of his patients.
Action and tension is a given in thrillers by default in many cases, but often that is the only thing that carries the story. In the end I get the same feeling I get from riding a roller coaster. I'm holding on for dear life,scared to death, but once I've make it back to safety I'm giddy from the experience, and that's what we all love about a good thriller. But, this story has a deeper introspection and could find it's way into the psychological category. I wasn't always thrilled by Nicholas' personal decisions because in real life his choices would most assuredly be considered unethical. No matter what their personal situation is, doctors must maintain a professional distance from their patients, which means they shouldn't even be “checking them out.” All that aside, Nicholas does go above and beyond for his patients and is a hero at the end of the day. By the end of the book I realized the good doctor did have principles, and was a better man than I had originally given him credit for being.
This story is well written, evenly paced, with well drawn characters and is very thought provoking. This one get the five star treatment.
Daniel Lance Wright has written a top notch thriller!
What is it they say about the best laid plans? Dr. Nicholas Brandon thought he was helping his patients, all of whom suffered from phobias ranging for claustrophobia to agoraphobia, by taking them on a cruise. This short trip was also perhaps a little cathartic for Nicholas as his marriage has hit a rough patch. But, when the ship is seized by Lebanese terrorist, the phobias his patients are living with could make the difference between life and death, and the responsibility will fall to Nicholas to keep them functional and alive.
This situation is made all the more tense for me since it is entirely plausible and I can relate to some of patients and their phobias. I hate heights, crowds, and have claustrophobia. Stress compounds those fears. So, I could only imagine how these people would cope... or not.
Often under extreme duress we are given a moment of total clarity and in this case of few characters experienced that while others, even Nicholas behaved in a way they may not have under ordinary circumstances.
In the end the question seems to be how debilitating these phobias can be. Can a serious situation like this one make a persona realize they have the power to overcome their fears and walk away healed or will it cause the person to sink even deeper into themselves and never conquer their debilitating issues?
The set up guarantees the suspense will be taut, but of the author does a great job of throwing in the unique issues of his patients, the psychology of the terrorist, and the personal problems Nicholas is facing when he finds himself attracted to one of his patients.
Action and tension is a given in thrillers by default in many cases, but often that is the only thing that carries the story. In the end I get the same feeling I get from riding a roller coaster. I'm holding on for dear life,scared to death, but once I've make it back to safety I'm giddy from the experience, and that's what we all love about a good thriller. But, this story has a deeper introspection and could find it's way into the psychological category. I wasn't always thrilled by Nicholas' personal decisions because in real life his choices would most assuredly be considered unethical. No matter what their personal situation is, doctors must maintain a professional distance from their patients, which means they shouldn't even be “checking them out.” All that aside, Nicholas does go above and beyond for his patients and is a hero at the end of the day. By the end of the book I realized the good doctor did have principles, and was a better man than I had originally given him credit for being.
This story is well written, evenly paced, with well drawn characters and is very thought provoking. This one get the five star treatment.
April 4, 2015
I enjoyed this book! I have my own phobia myself so I can relate to the characters in this book. Though my phobia is different than theirs. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It is a great read!. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
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