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Dr. Sylvia Strange #5
Dark Alchemy
A string of renowned scientists have been found dead of lethal poisoning. The FBI has just one suspect, the brilliant toxicologist Dr. Christine Palmer. The doctor has an eccentric personality and classified access to the world’s most deadly experimental neurotoxins, but the FBI has no proof.
When the latest death occurs at a top-secret research facility near Santa Fe, forensic psychologist Dr. Sylvia Strange and her associate, counterterrorism expert Edmond Sweetheart are called in to link Palmer to the crime.
But Sylvia has doubts when she encounters the compelling doctor. And when it appears that her partner is withholding vital information from her, Sylvia no longer knows who to trust. Is Christine Palmer the narcissistic and ruthless killer the FBI suspects? Or is there another killer on the loose?
When the latest death occurs at a top-secret research facility near Santa Fe, forensic psychologist Dr. Sylvia Strange and her associate, counterterrorism expert Edmond Sweetheart are called in to link Palmer to the crime.
But Sylvia has doubts when she encounters the compelling doctor. And when it appears that her partner is withholding vital information from her, Sylvia no longer knows who to trust. Is Christine Palmer the narcissistic and ruthless killer the FBI suspects? Or is there another killer on the loose?
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1998
About the author
Sarah Lovett
26 books29 followersBefore crafting her gripping thrillers, Sarah Lovett immersed herself in the very world her fiction explores.
With a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Mexico, she stepped directly into the legal and investigative sphere—working within the state’s Office of the Attorney General. It was here that she encountered the stark realities of forensic analysis, behavioral profiling, and the mechanics of organized crime.
Her research extended beyond office walls. Lovett spent time inside the New Mexico State Penitentiary, conducting interviews with offenders and law enforcement officials alike. Those firsthand encounters revealed a side of justice few ever witness—a world both brutal and humanizing.
Every detail in her novels, from the precision of forensic evidence to the psychological nuance of her protagonists, is grounded in years of direct observation, institutional collaboration, and meticulous fieldwork. For Lovett, truth itself is a powerful catalyst—one that continually transforms her fiction into reality.
With a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Mexico, she stepped directly into the legal and investigative sphere—working within the state’s Office of the Attorney General. It was here that she encountered the stark realities of forensic analysis, behavioral profiling, and the mechanics of organized crime.
Her research extended beyond office walls. Lovett spent time inside the New Mexico State Penitentiary, conducting interviews with offenders and law enforcement officials alike. Those firsthand encounters revealed a side of justice few ever witness—a world both brutal and humanizing.
Every detail in her novels, from the precision of forensic evidence to the psychological nuance of her protagonists, is grounded in years of direct observation, institutional collaboration, and meticulous fieldwork. For Lovett, truth itself is a powerful catalyst—one that continually transforms her fiction into reality.
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February 11, 2021
Very interesting
June 3, 2008
When forensic psychologist Dr. Sylvia Strange is asked to profile a suspected serial poisoner working for the government, a game of cat and mouse ensues.
Complex characters, highly suspenseful. Series best when read in order. Recommend.
Complex characters, highly suspenseful. Series best when read in order. Recommend.
July 14, 2010
Great set-up, but the story fell apart in the end.
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