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Terminal Identity
Juliette Dreschler awakens to a startling reality.
She is only a shell of the woman she used to be after a life-altering accident left her both physically and mentally changed, and now someone has marked her for death.
Lenny Raines has been hired to keep the young, fragile woman safe and to determine who wants to harm her. Lenny isn’t your average hero and has scars of his own from a troubled and dangerous past.
He is intrigued by Juliette’s stubborn determination and admires her courage in the face of danger. Lenny tries to push aside the growing intense feelings he has for Juliette because the last time he became involved, it almost cost him everything.
As a killer emerges from the shadows, Lenny must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
She is only a shell of the woman she used to be after a life-altering accident left her both physically and mentally changed, and now someone has marked her for death.
Lenny Raines has been hired to keep the young, fragile woman safe and to determine who wants to harm her. Lenny isn’t your average hero and has scars of his own from a troubled and dangerous past.
He is intrigued by Juliette’s stubborn determination and admires her courage in the face of danger. Lenny tries to push aside the growing intense feelings he has for Juliette because the last time he became involved, it almost cost him everything.
As a killer emerges from the shadows, Lenny must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
398 pages, Paperback
Published June 10, 2019
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April 2, 2019
Complex Mystery
Terminal Identify shares the fictional (based on a real life) experience of a family who is dealing with a traumatic brain injury. Not just a TMI, but an international thriller mystery as well. This true explanation is briefly mentioned in the author’s note at the end of the story.
We have a relative who experienced three falls, and with only a mild TBI has fairly significant challenges – organizational issues and distractibility -- which make it difficult for her to be productive. The story was based on fact, although many people have more than the minimal impairment of the character Juliette. The story rang true for me, which I liked.
One character has to split his time between visiting the hospital, working with the Police, and meeting with a private investigator. The family also has to divide their time especially as the story happens in both Switzerland and the USA. The different time zones, distinct hospital rules in two countries, and necessary international travel complicate the story for added suspense. Romance adds to the story.
A stolen identity is revealed near the end of the story, and it not at all what I first would have imagined -- if I had seen it coming. The plot has plenty of surprises as it moves right along. Some suspicious characters that seem guilty are not, It is hard to know which people can be trusted.
One part of the story-within-the-main-story I enjoyed was about the adoption of a baby. I am partial to adoption stories with an adopted daughter myself. A play within the play, so to speak.
One of the main bad guys is a doctor that you will love to hate!
Terminal Identify shares the fictional (based on a real life) experience of a family who is dealing with a traumatic brain injury. Not just a TMI, but an international thriller mystery as well. This true explanation is briefly mentioned in the author’s note at the end of the story.
We have a relative who experienced three falls, and with only a mild TBI has fairly significant challenges – organizational issues and distractibility -- which make it difficult for her to be productive. The story was based on fact, although many people have more than the minimal impairment of the character Juliette. The story rang true for me, which I liked.
One character has to split his time between visiting the hospital, working with the Police, and meeting with a private investigator. The family also has to divide their time especially as the story happens in both Switzerland and the USA. The different time zones, distinct hospital rules in two countries, and necessary international travel complicate the story for added suspense. Romance adds to the story.
A stolen identity is revealed near the end of the story, and it not at all what I first would have imagined -- if I had seen it coming. The plot has plenty of surprises as it moves right along. Some suspicious characters that seem guilty are not, It is hard to know which people can be trusted.
One part of the story-within-the-main-story I enjoyed was about the adoption of a baby. I am partial to adoption stories with an adopted daughter myself. A play within the play, so to speak.
One of the main bad guys is a doctor that you will love to hate!
March 20, 2019
This book caught my eye as I loved the synopsis and I read a lot of books from the mystery/thriller genre. “Terminal Identity” is the sequel to another of Tess Thompson’s books ‘Stolen Laughter.’ For information, Tess Thompson is actually an author duo, Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson. As well as co-authors, the sisters are both established writers in their own right.
We get to meet some of the characters from ‘Stolen Laughter’ - Bryce Cameron, his brother, Quinn, and Hannah and Juliette - again, in “Terminal Identity.” However, it is not necessary to read it before reading “Terminal Identity” as it works perfectly well as a stand-alone novel.
Juliette Dreschler awakens to a shocking reality. She is no longer the woman she used to be after a life-changing accident has left her with both physical and mental difficulties and now someone wants her dead…
Lenny Raines has been hired to keep the young, fragile woman safe and to determine who and why someone wants to harm her. Lenny has scars of his own from a troubled and dangerous past. He is intrigued by Juliette’s stubborn determination and admires her courage in the face of danger. He tries to ignore the growing passion he feels for Juliette, as the last time he became involved it almost cost him everything. As a killer emerges from the shadows, Lenny must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
“Terminal Identity” is set in Switzerland, and also in Savannah, Georgia. I must mention how much I loved being in Zug in Switzerland. Tess Thompson’s beautiful writing style made this, for me, a wonderful place to be, even though whilst there, the drama was centred around the private nursing facility where Juliette was receiving care, following the accident. The chapters including Zug were some my favourite ones, helped along, very much, by some fantastic descriptive prose.
“Terminal Identity” is a story of hope and love, but it is also about bitterness and hate and the demons that drive feelings of anger, greed and jealousy which can lead us to commit murder.
The story is told from many different perspectives including Hannah’s; Hannah’s husband, Bryce’s; Juliette’s; and Bryce’s brother, Quinn’s. This made it a little difficult at times to follow exactly what was happening, however, there was never a dull moment in this exciting and suspenseful tale.
I thought the characters were so well written and developed, including those who were pretty evil. On reflection, though, the most outstanding for me was Juliette for her grit, perseverance and determination and coping so well following her accident.
This great, fast-paced thriller held my attention throughout and I had no idea as to the identity of the perpetrator. “Terminal Identity” by Tess Thompson is a highly recommended, complex story with a surprising and fulfilling ending.
{Thank you to Hidden Gems and Tess Thompson for the free copy of this novel and for giving me the opportunity to provide an honest review.}
We get to meet some of the characters from ‘Stolen Laughter’ - Bryce Cameron, his brother, Quinn, and Hannah and Juliette - again, in “Terminal Identity.” However, it is not necessary to read it before reading “Terminal Identity” as it works perfectly well as a stand-alone novel.
Juliette Dreschler awakens to a shocking reality. She is no longer the woman she used to be after a life-changing accident has left her with both physical and mental difficulties and now someone wants her dead…
Lenny Raines has been hired to keep the young, fragile woman safe and to determine who and why someone wants to harm her. Lenny has scars of his own from a troubled and dangerous past. He is intrigued by Juliette’s stubborn determination and admires her courage in the face of danger. He tries to ignore the growing passion he feels for Juliette, as the last time he became involved it almost cost him everything. As a killer emerges from the shadows, Lenny must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
“Terminal Identity” is set in Switzerland, and also in Savannah, Georgia. I must mention how much I loved being in Zug in Switzerland. Tess Thompson’s beautiful writing style made this, for me, a wonderful place to be, even though whilst there, the drama was centred around the private nursing facility where Juliette was receiving care, following the accident. The chapters including Zug were some my favourite ones, helped along, very much, by some fantastic descriptive prose.
“Terminal Identity” is a story of hope and love, but it is also about bitterness and hate and the demons that drive feelings of anger, greed and jealousy which can lead us to commit murder.
The story is told from many different perspectives including Hannah’s; Hannah’s husband, Bryce’s; Juliette’s; and Bryce’s brother, Quinn’s. This made it a little difficult at times to follow exactly what was happening, however, there was never a dull moment in this exciting and suspenseful tale.
I thought the characters were so well written and developed, including those who were pretty evil. On reflection, though, the most outstanding for me was Juliette for her grit, perseverance and determination and coping so well following her accident.
This great, fast-paced thriller held my attention throughout and I had no idea as to the identity of the perpetrator. “Terminal Identity” by Tess Thompson is a highly recommended, complex story with a surprising and fulfilling ending.
{Thank you to Hidden Gems and Tess Thompson for the free copy of this novel and for giving me the opportunity to provide an honest review.}
March 1, 2019
Suspense, drama, lies, twists and so much more. This book kept me turning the pages once I was a few chapters into the storyline. This was well written and the details written was amazing. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
May 31, 2023
A great read! Read Book 1 and 2 in 3 days
Loved this 2 book series kept your interest the entire time. Loved the characters! Had Romance and suspense. Any age group would love this book.
Loved this 2 book series kept your interest the entire time. Loved the characters! Had Romance and suspense. Any age group would love this book.
April 24, 2024
Good book
This was a good book, predictable, but good. If you are looking for a psychological suspense book, this is not it. I would call it a mystery romance book. It was easy to figure out who was doing it. I did enjoy the characters.
This was a good book, predictable, but good. If you are looking for a psychological suspense book, this is not it. I would call it a mystery romance book. It was easy to figure out who was doing it. I did enjoy the characters.
March 8, 2019
DNF 26%
April 27, 2024
Great read
Loved (and hated) the characters and was kept interested in the outcomes till the end. Would happily read more from this author.
Loved (and hated) the characters and was kept interested in the outcomes till the end. Would happily read more from this author.
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