Pam

by Jacqueline Druga

On October 7, 1986, on her sixth birthday, Mandy Perkins, her younger brother and sister, along with her grandmother are brutally murdered while they prepare for the party. Though her mother, Pam, maintains her innocence, she is convicted of the gruesome crime.

After eighteen years in a mental institution, a strand of DNA acquits Pam and she is free. She believes that she knows who actually committed the atrocities, and vows to find the murderer: a woman she has known since childhood.

Psychiatrist, Desmond Andrews is drawn in by the unique situation and the shroud of mystery that surrounds the case. Pam is his patient, yet he feels compelled to get to know the other woman, Sharon, to understand the basis of Pam’s suspicions. Unfortunately, he suffers with his own demons, a diagnosed paraphiliac, and he places himself between the two women in his own unethical investigation. His objective to help find the killer quickly becomes clouded.

Pam is unaware that she is lost in the shuffle of her psychiatrist’s sexual addiction and perverted fantasy world. She places her complete trust in him and recruits his help in her quest. She has one single goal. She will go to any and all lengths to uncover the truth of that fateful day and bring the true killer to justice one and for all. No matter who it is.

Genres: Horror

218 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 26, 2012

Reviews

[Peter Topside · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a unique read. It felt like several different plots were mashed together, in attempt to make one amazing premise. Unfortunately, I felt like the book was way too busy. The plot kept piling on more and more variables, at the sacrifice of everything else. The writing was fine, the characters were ok, and I loved the twist ending. But getting through it all gave me a serious case of reader fatigue. I’m not even sure what I can put across that could’ve improved anything. Maybe if this was split into two different books, or if it eliminated or even just simplified certain characters (Desmond is first to come to mind), it may have flowed better. But I tend to be a fan of simple, well-executed plots with interesting characters, which I did not feel here at all.

[Connie Nealy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing author

One of many, many Jacqueline Druga books I have read. As usual it was wonderful. She has a way of building amazing characters and leading you down paths with surprises in every turn. Must read! Matter of fact, all of her books are a must reads!

[mary s. leblelu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read. Good twist and turns.

[Robby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will get a review out there shortly. Sorry.

[Cindy Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kept me guessing to the very end. Great read!