Psychobabble

by Jennie Spallone, Elizabeth Terrill (Editor)

Dr. Katherine Cook, Ph.D, struggles with frequent black outs, memory loss, and impulsive behavior. Items she's not purchased turn up in her desk drawer and refrigerator. After neurological and physical tests come back negative, the Chicago domestic violence psychologist fears she is losing her mind.

As Kate wrestles with her health situation, a serial killer of pedophiles is on the loose in the City. CPD detectives Maggie O'Connor and Monroe Jackson plod through a tangled web of leads, while the FBI chomps to take over the Case.

Then Kate's colleague reveals a member of the Loved Ones of Pedophiles support group they cohost may be involved in the killings. Now the psychologist must decide whether to betray the anonymity of their members, or allow a serial killer to walk free. Either way, she will be forced to confront childhood truths she's kept hidden for two decades -- even from herself.

260 pages, Paperback

Published May 7, 2018

About the author

Award-winning suspense author Jennie Spallone wrote over one hundred profiles and feature stories for local and national publications before putting pen to Deadly Choices, Window of Guilt, Fatal Reaction, and Psychobabble.

Jennie, an active member of Sisters in Crime (SINC) and Mystery Writers of America (MWA), has spoken at local bookstores, libraries, and Mystery Conferences throughout the country, including Scene of the Crime, Bouchercon, Printer’s Row, Sleuthfest, Malice Domestic, Magna Cum Murder, Midwest Literary Fest, Love is Murder, Public Safety Writers of America, Romantic Times Writers’ Conference, and the University of Wisconsin Writer’s Institute.

Reviews

[W. L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katherine is a very interesting character starting out the book with her going over blackouts trying to figure out what's going on with her help. Like her other book Deadly Choices, this book uses multiple character perspectives that come together in a bigger picture. The plot is very interesting and focuses on a topic that even now I would consider to be taboo. It's an interesting topic and brings a perspective I have never thought about when it comes to pedophiles- the impact it makes on those surrounding them.

[ROBERT J ROSENBERG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Psychological thriller

The author developed three dimensional characters whose complex relationships were well described. The author beautifully illustrated rare serious psychological conditions, root causes and hope with proper treatment. Wonderful twists and surprises.
Joanne HR

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put down this psychological thriller. It was an amazing read !! Psychobabble will keep you guessing right up to the end. I highly recommend this this psychological thriller.
Michele Solomon, Psychotherapist

[Ronald Headen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting mystery/thriller with surprise turns. Jennie always writes a great book. It is a pleasure to know her and be a member of her book club featuring diverse mystery authors.

[Jo Loveday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spallone weaves an interesting premise into Psychobabble.