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A Camille Delaney Mystery #2
Deliver Them from Evil: A Camille Delaney Mystery
In book two of the Camille Delaney Mystery series, a mother turns to Camille for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room.
Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is cash-strapped and struggling to balance the demands of her new solo legal practice with raising her three daughters. But when an emergency C-section goes wrong and a baby dies in the delivery room, the mother, Helene Anderson, shows up at Camille’s office asking for help. Facing the challenge of a legal system where child-loss verdicts are limited by the dollar value placed on a child’s life, Camille considers a quick settlement for the family. But Helene insists: her child’s life had value, and Camille needs to prove it in court.
Camille agrees to take the case to trial. The defendants are Dr. Jessica Kensington, one of Seattle’s top doctors and beloved volunteer and society hostess, and her medical practice partner, her father, the glad-handing, high-profile Dr. Kip Davenport. Dr. Kensington is respected in the community and stellar on the stand. But Camille and her friend PI Trish Seaholm begin to uncover what happened in the delivery room—and what lies behind Dr. Kensington’s seemingly flawless facade. Unstable behavior at work, flagrant breaches of care, and clues about a dark family past that lead to a high-security psychiatric facility are just some of what they unearth about Dr. Kensington. But pieces of the picture are missing: How could the doctor treat Helene and her baby so irresponsibly?
Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is cash-strapped and struggling to balance the demands of her new solo legal practice with raising her three daughters. But when an emergency C-section goes wrong and a baby dies in the delivery room, the mother, Helene Anderson, shows up at Camille’s office asking for help. Facing the challenge of a legal system where child-loss verdicts are limited by the dollar value placed on a child’s life, Camille considers a quick settlement for the family. But Helene insists: her child’s life had value, and Camille needs to prove it in court.
Camille agrees to take the case to trial. The defendants are Dr. Jessica Kensington, one of Seattle’s top doctors and beloved volunteer and society hostess, and her medical practice partner, her father, the glad-handing, high-profile Dr. Kip Davenport. Dr. Kensington is respected in the community and stellar on the stand. But Camille and her friend PI Trish Seaholm begin to uncover what happened in the delivery room—and what lies behind Dr. Kensington’s seemingly flawless facade. Unstable behavior at work, flagrant breaches of care, and clues about a dark family past that lead to a high-security psychiatric facility are just some of what they unearth about Dr. Kensington. But pieces of the picture are missing: How could the doctor treat Helene and her baby so irresponsibly?
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336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2023
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About the author
Amanda DuBois
9 books73 followersAmanda DuBois worked as a labor and delivery nurse before becoming a lawyer. She has practiced in the areas of medical malpractice and family law. She founded the DuBois Levias Law Group in Seattle, Washington, where she is actively engaged in litigation, and Civil Survival Project, an organization that teaches advocacy skills to formerly incarcerated individuals. Amanda serves on several boards that support social justice and women’s issues. Her most recent passion is funding her Full Circle Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance at her alma mater, Seattle University School of Law. This scholarship is specifically granted to students whose lives have been impacted by the criminal legal system.
All of the author’s profits from your book purchase will be donated to the Full Circle Scholarship or to individuals or organizations that promote social justice issues. This is the third novel in the Camille Delaney Mystery series.
All of the author’s profits from your book purchase will be donated to the Full Circle Scholarship or to individuals or organizations that promote social justice issues. This is the third novel in the Camille Delaney Mystery series.
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January 11, 2023
Deliver Them From Evil starts with one of the most gruesome scenes I’ve ever encountered in a mystery. I would advise pregnant women (or anyone hoping to become pregnant) to steer clear of this.
It’s the second in the Camille Delaney series but works fine as a stand-alone. I had not read the first and had no problems immediately settling in.
Camille was previously a lawyer with a large outfit, but has now hung out her own shingle. She’s struggling to make ends meet. She’s asked to take on a “dead baby case” which most lawyers refuse to handle because the payouts are so low. Still, as a mother herself (and hoping for a quick settlement) she agrees to handle the case.
Things quickly go from bad to worse. It seemed like anything that could go wrong, did. I started to feel like I was reading a soap opera instead of a mystery.
I found Camille an engaging character. But I was really put off by the majority of this story, which came across as The Perils of Pauline. Until I got to the end. And boy, oh boy, I never saw that twist coming. Of course, I don’t think the twist would hold up in a rational world. .
My thanks to netgalley and Girl Friday Books for an advance copy of this book.
It’s the second in the Camille Delaney series but works fine as a stand-alone. I had not read the first and had no problems immediately settling in.
Camille was previously a lawyer with a large outfit, but has now hung out her own shingle. She’s struggling to make ends meet. She’s asked to take on a “dead baby case” which most lawyers refuse to handle because the payouts are so low. Still, as a mother herself (and hoping for a quick settlement) she agrees to handle the case.
Things quickly go from bad to worse. It seemed like anything that could go wrong, did. I started to feel like I was reading a soap opera instead of a mystery.
I found Camille an engaging character. But I was really put off by the majority of this story, which came across as The Perils of Pauline. Until I got to the end. And boy, oh boy, I never saw that twist coming. Of course, I don’t think the twist would hold up in a rational world. .
My thanks to netgalley and Girl Friday Books for an advance copy of this book.
October 26, 2022
Book Title: Deliver Them From Evil
Author: Amanda DuBois
Series: A Camille Delaney Mystery
Publisher: Girl Friday Books
Genre: Medical- Legal Thriller
Pub Date: April 4, 2023
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟+ WOW Stars!
I read and enjoyed The Complication which was Book #1 in the Camille Delaney Mystery series.
This is a medical-legal thriller.
Camille is a former nurse and now a family-practice lawyer. She and her husband Sam, a doctor at the University live in a houseboat with their three daughters (Two daughters are legally adopted and the third is a foster daughter).
This story starts off with Camille struggling to keep her independent practice afloat as she typically takes on low paying cases.
Helen Anderson comes to her and is looking for an investigation into the practice of popular and
charismatic Ob gyn Doctor Jessica Kensington. Helen has had C-Section delivery and her baby died.
She believes Dr. Kensington was at fault.
(Trust me when you read the details on what happened- you will be hoppin mad)
Dr. Kensington is respected in the community. Camille is reluctant to take on this case as litigating cases involving the death of a newborn is expensive and insurance companies resist paying damages to couples whom they believe can “have another baby”!
Camille does take the case. She and her friend PI Trish Seaholm begin to uncover what happened in the delivery room—and what lies behind Dr. Kensington’s seemingly flawless facade.
I love good courtroom drama and this one had my head spinning!
I always enjoyed reading the Author’s Notes/ Acknowledgements. In this case, I liked reading the Bio of our author.
Amanda DuBois is a lawyer practicing Family Law in the Seattle area. She first was a nurse with high-risk labor & delivery patience. Her husband Philip is now retired but was an OB GYN Doctor.
They have two adult daughters.
So Amanda and Camille sure have a lot in common.
Additionally Ms. DuBois tells us her motivation in writing her Camille Delaney stories.
She invites readers to take an interest in how we define justice in our legal system.
I certainly am looking forward to the next Camille Delaney story but first I have to get my head to stop spinning!
Want to thank NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 4, 2023
Author: Amanda DuBois
Series: A Camille Delaney Mystery
Publisher: Girl Friday Books
Genre: Medical- Legal Thriller
Pub Date: April 4, 2023
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟+ WOW Stars!
I read and enjoyed The Complication which was Book #1 in the Camille Delaney Mystery series.
This is a medical-legal thriller.
Camille is a former nurse and now a family-practice lawyer. She and her husband Sam, a doctor at the University live in a houseboat with their three daughters (Two daughters are legally adopted and the third is a foster daughter).
This story starts off with Camille struggling to keep her independent practice afloat as she typically takes on low paying cases.
Helen Anderson comes to her and is looking for an investigation into the practice of popular and
charismatic Ob gyn Doctor Jessica Kensington. Helen has had C-Section delivery and her baby died.
She believes Dr. Kensington was at fault.
(Trust me when you read the details on what happened- you will be hoppin mad)
Dr. Kensington is respected in the community. Camille is reluctant to take on this case as litigating cases involving the death of a newborn is expensive and insurance companies resist paying damages to couples whom they believe can “have another baby”!
Camille does take the case. She and her friend PI Trish Seaholm begin to uncover what happened in the delivery room—and what lies behind Dr. Kensington’s seemingly flawless facade.
I love good courtroom drama and this one had my head spinning!
I always enjoyed reading the Author’s Notes/ Acknowledgements. In this case, I liked reading the Bio of our author.
Amanda DuBois is a lawyer practicing Family Law in the Seattle area. She first was a nurse with high-risk labor & delivery patience. Her husband Philip is now retired but was an OB GYN Doctor.
They have two adult daughters.
So Amanda and Camille sure have a lot in common.
Additionally Ms. DuBois tells us her motivation in writing her Camille Delaney stories.
She invites readers to take an interest in how we define justice in our legal system.
I certainly am looking forward to the next Camille Delaney story but first I have to get my head to stop spinning!
Want to thank NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 4, 2023
March 7, 2023
This book gets all the stars!!! Holy so much happens in this book its crazy good. You need to pick it up and read it for yourself. I love anything court room and wow did this one impress.. great writing, fantastic story and the way it played out...outstanding. Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.
October 8, 2022
This is a fast paced, thrilling ride to a breathless conclusion! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of the second in the Camille Delaney mystery series from the author. Camille was a registered nurse before becoming an attorney specializing in family law. As the story opens, she is struggling to keep her independent practice afloat by taking on low paying cases and deferring giving her loyal paralegal a raise. One day a woman comes in who lost her baby after a very traumatic delivery and she is looking for assistance in investigating the very popular and charismatic Obgyn, Dr Jessica Kensington. Camille is reluctant, at first, as litigating cases involving “dead babies” is very expensive and insurance companies usually resist paying damages to couples who can “have another baby”! Complicating the issue further is the fact that the couple fired their first attorney, Camille’s nemesis and former employer. She is also raising 3 children, her investigator is laid up with a broken leg and her loyal assistant is looking for another job! This is a complex plot with well developed characters and the author pulls it all together masterfully.
September 18, 2022
As with the first novel in the Camille Delaney series, I could not put it down. These are not your typical murder mysteries. The topic is complex and weaves you through both the medical and judicial system to follow the plot. The author has a unique style and develops the characters in a way that you can see them in their Seattle area setting. If you live in Seattle and know where these places are, it makes you think these characters are real life and therefore the story reads like it was pulled from the Seattle Times. I won’t give away the plot and suggest that if you like medical murder mysteries, you will appreciate this book!
March 28, 2023
Deliver Them From Evil by Amanda DuBois is a courtroom and medical drama. I really liked the cover; it's spooky and sets the tone of the story. In book two of the Camille Delaney Mystery series, a mother turns to Camille for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room.
I did not read the first book in the series, and I don't feel I missed anything. I enjoyed reading this book. It had the right amount of drama and tension to keep me reading.
Camille's neighbor and her assistant, Amy, were a bit much to take in, and there were times I did not like those characters. I knew some kind of sinister medical issue was happening but didn't know to what extent. Deliver Them From Evil is a good medical and courtroom drama.
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley @GirlFridayProd
I did not read the first book in the series, and I don't feel I missed anything. I enjoyed reading this book. It had the right amount of drama and tension to keep me reading.
Camille's neighbor and her assistant, Amy, were a bit much to take in, and there were times I did not like those characters. I knew some kind of sinister medical issue was happening but didn't know to what extent. Deliver Them From Evil is a good medical and courtroom drama.
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley @GirlFridayProd
February 10, 2023
Deliver Them From Evil is the second book in a series starring, Camille Delaney. In this novel, a distraught mother comes to a lawyer, Delaney, seeking justice in a malpractice suit against the ob-gyn who seemingly botches the birth of her son. DuBois writes a medically and legally thrilling story of women who are caught in the justice system by malpractice insurance companies whose sole purpose is to prevent families from receiving their just due and keep the doctors practicing their medical nightmares. Deliver Them From Evil is an emotionally charged saga of women caught in the system. DuBois is a gifted and talented storyteller whose narrative keeps you spellbound.
#thankyouNETGALLEYforthisbrilliantARC!!!!
#thankyouNETGALLEYforthisbrilliantARC!!!!
February 10, 2023
Deliver Them From Evil is the second book in a series starring, Camille Delaney. In this novel, a distraught mother comes to a lawyer, Delaney, seeking justice in a malpractice suit against the ob-gyn who seemingly botches the birth of her son. DuBois writes a medically and legally thrilling story of women who are caught in the justice system by malpractice insurance companies whose sole purpose is to prevent families from receiving their just due and keep the doctors practicing their medical nightmares. Deliver Them From Evil is an emotionally charged saga of women caught in the system. DuBois is a gifted and talented storyteller whose narrative keeps you spellbound.
#thankyouNETGALLEYforthisbrilliantARC!!!!
#thankyouNETGALLEYforthisbrilliantARC!!!!
October 5, 2022
Deliver Them From Evil is a no-holds barred look behind the scenes of the American legal proceeding, based in Washington state. As an attorney who used to work for the insurance industry, this felt VERY close to home. If you have never been involved in a legal proceeding where one side is the insurance industry - you may think this couldn't possibly be true/real....trust me when I say that it is. From the pre-litigation tactics through courtroom antics - Amanda DuBois gives the good, bad, and ugly side of the US legal system as it relates to personal injury/tort cases.
As someone who tries to "figure out" the mystery before it is revealed....I was left guessing for the entire saga to be revealed in the author's own timeline. I had guess after guess as to what was going on - some landed (and I cheered) and other revelations were missed and I was exclaiming out loud - NO WAY! By the time you reach the final pages you will look back and realize how that seemingly boring cup of coffee or random email from page 10 ties into the final resolution.
As a personal note about how this booked just hooked me from the first chapters, I was so drawn to the story that I literally was messing up my daily schedule because I would extend my lunch break to keep reading to see what happens next! I could not stop until I got to then end and all I wanted to do was look into the "potential client" folder on her desk to see what cases are coming next.
About Camille Delaney. This is the second book in the Camille Delaney series of books. These stories hold my interest. They make my pulse race. Amanda DuBois allows Camille to provide a guided tour/in-depth look behind the scenes of the legal world that is rarely reduced to writing or shown on TV. If you have been a fan of any legal TV shows and want to get even further into the details of what actually happens...then make sure that you follow along as Camille Delaney takes the cases that too many would simply pass over.
As someone who tries to "figure out" the mystery before it is revealed....I was left guessing for the entire saga to be revealed in the author's own timeline. I had guess after guess as to what was going on - some landed (and I cheered) and other revelations were missed and I was exclaiming out loud - NO WAY! By the time you reach the final pages you will look back and realize how that seemingly boring cup of coffee or random email from page 10 ties into the final resolution.
As a personal note about how this booked just hooked me from the first chapters, I was so drawn to the story that I literally was messing up my daily schedule because I would extend my lunch break to keep reading to see what happens next! I could not stop until I got to then end and all I wanted to do was look into the "potential client" folder on her desk to see what cases are coming next.
About Camille Delaney. This is the second book in the Camille Delaney series of books. These stories hold my interest. They make my pulse race. Amanda DuBois allows Camille to provide a guided tour/in-depth look behind the scenes of the legal world that is rarely reduced to writing or shown on TV. If you have been a fan of any legal TV shows and want to get even further into the details of what actually happens...then make sure that you follow along as Camille Delaney takes the cases that too many would simply pass over.
August 29, 2022
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
What a page turner!
Camille’s law practice is struggling when Helene comes in and wants her to take her case against a doctor who killed her baby in delivery. What seems to be an easy case grows tough as her paralegal takes another job, Helene hides things. But as she digs she finds a horrifying practice going on with numerous women getting fertility treatments and then miscarrying their babies. Can she win this case? A fast paced medical/legal thriller you wont want to miss.
What a page turner!
Camille’s law practice is struggling when Helene comes in and wants her to take her case against a doctor who killed her baby in delivery. What seems to be an easy case grows tough as her paralegal takes another job, Helene hides things. But as she digs she finds a horrifying practice going on with numerous women getting fertility treatments and then miscarrying their babies. Can she win this case? A fast paced medical/legal thriller you wont want to miss.
November 13, 2022
Amanda DuBois, Deliver Them from Evil, Girl Friday Books 2022.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review.
This is the second Camille Delaney Mystery that Amanda DuBois has written, and that I have read. I looked forward to seeing where Camile Delaney would go, after having left her well-paying position in a prestigious legal firm and setting up for herself in far less attractive conditions. In this novel, she remains independent, worrying about her income, and dealing with another medical legal case.
DuBois’ background as a nurse, and then lawyer brings special qualities to the novel, both of which add to the information that she brings to the case. The reader is also advantaged by this inside look at the medical and legal systems about which DuBois writes. I found this information worthwhile – an excellent addition to the plot, and engagingly written. Where I found the detail somewhat tedious is in the plethora of information about less interesting topics, and where it seemed entirely unnecessary. As I noted in my previous review, I found this an issue in the first novel, making the narrative move too slowly and demonstrating a lack of selectivity about what might contribute to the story.
Camille Delaney is a lawyer with a conscience, and that is an appealing feature. So, too, is some of the information about her family and their impact on her feelings about herself, and her present situation. I also enjoyed the way in which her para-legal’s feelings about herself manifested itself in seeking delicious chocolate pastries and beverages when she was feeling down and being able to dispense with them when she was following her conscience. Vignettes such as this add to the way in which we see the characters and are a useful addition to the novel; but all too often the information was not as relevant or enticing.
The plot is strong, with its links to Delaney’s friends and enemies, and the premise that leaves the reader wondering about the guilt and evil of the doctor against whom Delaney conducted the case on behalf of bereft parents. The way in which Delaney’s assumptions impact on the case; the way in which her para-legal’s chocolate addiction provides clues to her activities through a link with Delany’s private investigator; the court situations; and clues along the way are well drawn.
Camille Delaney is an interesting and valuable protagonist, with her mixture of human failings, sharp legal mind, and determination to make the justice system work for her less powerful clients. I look forward to the next Camille Delaney novel where perhaps the scene setting, introduction to the main characters and extraneous material will have less prominence.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this uncorrected proof for review.
This is the second Camille Delaney Mystery that Amanda DuBois has written, and that I have read. I looked forward to seeing where Camile Delaney would go, after having left her well-paying position in a prestigious legal firm and setting up for herself in far less attractive conditions. In this novel, she remains independent, worrying about her income, and dealing with another medical legal case.
DuBois’ background as a nurse, and then lawyer brings special qualities to the novel, both of which add to the information that she brings to the case. The reader is also advantaged by this inside look at the medical and legal systems about which DuBois writes. I found this information worthwhile – an excellent addition to the plot, and engagingly written. Where I found the detail somewhat tedious is in the plethora of information about less interesting topics, and where it seemed entirely unnecessary. As I noted in my previous review, I found this an issue in the first novel, making the narrative move too slowly and demonstrating a lack of selectivity about what might contribute to the story.
Camille Delaney is a lawyer with a conscience, and that is an appealing feature. So, too, is some of the information about her family and their impact on her feelings about herself, and her present situation. I also enjoyed the way in which her para-legal’s feelings about herself manifested itself in seeking delicious chocolate pastries and beverages when she was feeling down and being able to dispense with them when she was following her conscience. Vignettes such as this add to the way in which we see the characters and are a useful addition to the novel; but all too often the information was not as relevant or enticing.
The plot is strong, with its links to Delaney’s friends and enemies, and the premise that leaves the reader wondering about the guilt and evil of the doctor against whom Delaney conducted the case on behalf of bereft parents. The way in which Delaney’s assumptions impact on the case; the way in which her para-legal’s chocolate addiction provides clues to her activities through a link with Delany’s private investigator; the court situations; and clues along the way are well drawn.
Camille Delaney is an interesting and valuable protagonist, with her mixture of human failings, sharp legal mind, and determination to make the justice system work for her less powerful clients. I look forward to the next Camille Delaney novel where perhaps the scene setting, introduction to the main characters and extraneous material will have less prominence.
January 25, 2025
Deliver Them From Evil is an intense and thrilling installment in the Camille Delaney series that masterfully blends courtroom drama, medical mysteries, and the supernatural. In this gripping legal thriller, we follow Camille Delaney, a tenacious attorney, as she delves into a case that tests both her legal skills and her beliefs. The story weaves a delicate balance between legal intricacies and the deeply personal struggles of a mother who believes her child is possessed by a demonic entity.
Camille continues to shine as a determined, relatable protagonist with her own complexities and moral dilemmas. Her strength, not just in the courtroom but in her personal life, adds so much depth to her character. As a reader, it’s easy to connect with her journey, especially as she navigates the challenging case before her.
The narrative is fast-paced with unexpected twists and turns that keep you hooked until the very end. The way the plot moves between legal and medical explanations, all while exploring the mother’s supernatural claims, creates a multi-layered mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat.
While some readers may find the supernatural elements a bit far-fetched, I thought they added an intriguing layer to the legal drama and allowed for a unique exploration of the human experience. This book isn’t just about winning cases—it’s about the power of belief, justice, and the human spirit.
One thing I truly admire about Amanda DuBois’s writing is her ability to tackle difficult topics with sensitivity, while still maintaining an exciting and unpredictable plot. It’s clear from this series that Amanda is not just an author but someone who cares deeply about bringing awareness to issues that affect people in meaningful ways.
I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
And speaking of books I can’t wait to dive into—Amanda’s next book, Unshackled, has me truly excited. As a former federal inmate, the subject matter of an incarcerated mother shackled while giving birth resonates with me deeply. The injustice that so many women face in the prison system, especially during such vulnerable moments, is something that needs more awareness. I look forward to reading this powerful story and continuing to support prison reform through stories like these. Can’t wait for Unshackled to be released on February 4, 2025!
Camille continues to shine as a determined, relatable protagonist with her own complexities and moral dilemmas. Her strength, not just in the courtroom but in her personal life, adds so much depth to her character. As a reader, it’s easy to connect with her journey, especially as she navigates the challenging case before her.
The narrative is fast-paced with unexpected twists and turns that keep you hooked until the very end. The way the plot moves between legal and medical explanations, all while exploring the mother’s supernatural claims, creates a multi-layered mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat.
While some readers may find the supernatural elements a bit far-fetched, I thought they added an intriguing layer to the legal drama and allowed for a unique exploration of the human experience. This book isn’t just about winning cases—it’s about the power of belief, justice, and the human spirit.
One thing I truly admire about Amanda DuBois’s writing is her ability to tackle difficult topics with sensitivity, while still maintaining an exciting and unpredictable plot. It’s clear from this series that Amanda is not just an author but someone who cares deeply about bringing awareness to issues that affect people in meaningful ways.
I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
And speaking of books I can’t wait to dive into—Amanda’s next book, Unshackled, has me truly excited. As a former federal inmate, the subject matter of an incarcerated mother shackled while giving birth resonates with me deeply. The injustice that so many women face in the prison system, especially during such vulnerable moments, is something that needs more awareness. I look forward to reading this powerful story and continuing to support prison reform through stories like these. Can’t wait for Unshackled to be released on February 4, 2025!
April 29, 2023
DELIVER THEM FROM EVIL By Amanda DuBois
Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is cash-strapped and struggling to balance the demands of her new solo legal practice with raising her three daughters. But when an emergency C-section goes wrong and a baby dies in the delivery room, the mother, Helene Anderson, shows up at Camille’s office asking for help. Facing the challenge of a legal system where child-loss verdicts are limited by the dollar value placed on a child’s life, Camille considers a quick settlement for the family. But Helene insists: her child’s life had value, and Camille needs to prove it in court.
😊What i liked -
✔ Legal Thriller/Mystery.
✔ When I started with the book I got the "Criminal Minds" feel that turned into a "Suits" feel that soon turned into a sort of "Perry Mason" feel.
✔ The characters were so well developed. (even the ones i didn't like)
✔ The author manages to engage you to the level that you start to solve the mystery yourself. (not that i got to solve the mystery 90% of the time)
✔ During the actual court scene is when i got the Oh "F"ing H*ll moment.
✔ This book had me hooked till the end with a fantastic complex storyline, engrossing build up and layered twists.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Nada, Nothing.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
Legal Thriller Lovers
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
P.s : I was reading a legal thriller after such a longtime and I am so happy I jumped back into it with this book. To all who have read this book - Did you find Cathy a bit strange? and did you feel Camille getting played in the end? (or maybe my mind is in an overdrive after reading this one)
Thank you, Amanda DuBois and Girl Friday Books , for a copy.
Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is cash-strapped and struggling to balance the demands of her new solo legal practice with raising her three daughters. But when an emergency C-section goes wrong and a baby dies in the delivery room, the mother, Helene Anderson, shows up at Camille’s office asking for help. Facing the challenge of a legal system where child-loss verdicts are limited by the dollar value placed on a child’s life, Camille considers a quick settlement for the family. But Helene insists: her child’s life had value, and Camille needs to prove it in court.
😊What i liked -
✔ Legal Thriller/Mystery.
✔ When I started with the book I got the "Criminal Minds" feel that turned into a "Suits" feel that soon turned into a sort of "Perry Mason" feel.
✔ The characters were so well developed. (even the ones i didn't like)
✔ The author manages to engage you to the level that you start to solve the mystery yourself. (not that i got to solve the mystery 90% of the time)
✔ During the actual court scene is when i got the Oh "F"ing H*ll moment.
✔ This book had me hooked till the end with a fantastic complex storyline, engrossing build up and layered twists.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Nada, Nothing.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
Legal Thriller Lovers
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
P.s : I was reading a legal thriller after such a longtime and I am so happy I jumped back into it with this book. To all who have read this book - Did you find Cathy a bit strange? and did you feel Camille getting played in the end? (or maybe my mind is in an overdrive after reading this one)
Thank you, Amanda DuBois and Girl Friday Books , for a copy.
August 10, 2023
Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Deliver Them From Evil is the second medico-legal thriller featuring Camille Delaney written by Amanda DuBois. Released 7th March 2023, it's 336 pages and is available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is a gritty, fast paced, and well written courtroom drama/thriller. The main protagonist, Camille, is sympathetically rendered and deeply principled. She agrees to take on the wrongful death suit of a mother whose baby died as a result of a horrific labor and delivery. Much of the case feels like taking on "city hall" since the obstetrician and her father have ties to most of the power structure in their area.
The language is occasionally rough and the book includes several graphic on-page descriptions which sensitive readers will likely find moderately horrifying. The subject matter also includes the death of an infant directly related to labor and delivery.
The writing is consistently high quality, but the descriptions, denouement, solution, and resolution are *not* for the faint hearted. Readers should also bring a hefty suspension of disbelief to the read.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Deliver Them From Evil is the second medico-legal thriller featuring Camille Delaney written by Amanda DuBois. Released 7th March 2023, it's 336 pages and is available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is a gritty, fast paced, and well written courtroom drama/thriller. The main protagonist, Camille, is sympathetically rendered and deeply principled. She agrees to take on the wrongful death suit of a mother whose baby died as a result of a horrific labor and delivery. Much of the case feels like taking on "city hall" since the obstetrician and her father have ties to most of the power structure in their area.
The language is occasionally rough and the book includes several graphic on-page descriptions which sensitive readers will likely find moderately horrifying. The subject matter also includes the death of an infant directly related to labor and delivery.
The writing is consistently high quality, but the descriptions, denouement, solution, and resolution are *not* for the faint hearted. Readers should also bring a hefty suspension of disbelief to the read.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
August 11, 2023
Gripping medical mystery!
Although the second in the series featuring attorney Camille Delaney, this is the first I have read. That will definitely be rectified as I enjoyed this one so much that I will go back and read the introduction to the character. That said, this book can easily be read as a standalone.
A tragedy in the delivery room -- a young couple loses their baby to what looks like medical malpractice by the obstetrician, Dr. Jessica Kensington. Although popular among her peers, Dr. Kensington has had more than one grieving family bring lawsuits against her. In addition, she has a really sketchy past and some creepy family history.
Camille Delaney takes this case despite misgivings --after all, dead baby cases do not have huge payout settlements from insurance companies. As she gathers all the pertinent information, she finds financial struggles and loss of her paralegal to a higher paying job with a big-name firm in downtown Seattle. But one shocking revelation after another tells Camille that she is on the right track to obtain some sort of justice despite the inequities of the system.
Thoroughly enjoyed the narrative and the characters. If you like a medical mystery based on unusual scenarios written by an author who is a nurse as well as a lawyer, you will like this book. I had no idea where this was going at first, but the resolution and wrap up were very satisfying. Definitely looking forward to continuing with a third installment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.
Although the second in the series featuring attorney Camille Delaney, this is the first I have read. That will definitely be rectified as I enjoyed this one so much that I will go back and read the introduction to the character. That said, this book can easily be read as a standalone.
A tragedy in the delivery room -- a young couple loses their baby to what looks like medical malpractice by the obstetrician, Dr. Jessica Kensington. Although popular among her peers, Dr. Kensington has had more than one grieving family bring lawsuits against her. In addition, she has a really sketchy past and some creepy family history.
Camille Delaney takes this case despite misgivings --after all, dead baby cases do not have huge payout settlements from insurance companies. As she gathers all the pertinent information, she finds financial struggles and loss of her paralegal to a higher paying job with a big-name firm in downtown Seattle. But one shocking revelation after another tells Camille that she is on the right track to obtain some sort of justice despite the inequities of the system.
Thoroughly enjoyed the narrative and the characters. If you like a medical mystery based on unusual scenarios written by an author who is a nurse as well as a lawyer, you will like this book. I had no idea where this was going at first, but the resolution and wrap up were very satisfying. Definitely looking forward to continuing with a third installment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.
March 6, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC.
Deliver Them from Evil is not for the faint of heart. DuBois opens with a scene so gruesome that it lingers long after the book is closed.
TRIGGER WARNING for expectant parents—this mystery plunges into the depths of medical malpractice and maternal tragedy. But it's precisely this unflinching portrayal that sets the tone for the relentless pursuit of justice.
Camille Delaney is a compelling protagonist—a quick-witted attorney who refuses to back down. Her determination to prove the value of Helene's child's life resonates with every parent's primal instinct. As the trial unfolds, we witness the clash between legal maneuvering and raw emotion. DuBois's background as a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse lends authenticity to the medical aspects, grounding the story in chilling reality.
The courtroom scenes crackle with tension, and DuBois skillfully navigates the legal intricacies without overwhelming readers. Dr. Kensington's character is a study in contrasts—respected healer by day, enigma by night. The unraveling of her secrets keeps us turning pages, desperate to uncover the truth.
Deliver Them from Evil is more than a mystery; it's a moral exploration. How do we assign value to a life? Can justice prevail when the stakes are immeasurable? DuBois deftly raises these questions while maintaining a breakneck pace.
Deliver Them from Evil is not for the faint of heart. DuBois opens with a scene so gruesome that it lingers long after the book is closed.
TRIGGER WARNING for expectant parents—this mystery plunges into the depths of medical malpractice and maternal tragedy. But it's precisely this unflinching portrayal that sets the tone for the relentless pursuit of justice.
Camille Delaney is a compelling protagonist—a quick-witted attorney who refuses to back down. Her determination to prove the value of Helene's child's life resonates with every parent's primal instinct. As the trial unfolds, we witness the clash between legal maneuvering and raw emotion. DuBois's background as a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse lends authenticity to the medical aspects, grounding the story in chilling reality.
The courtroom scenes crackle with tension, and DuBois skillfully navigates the legal intricacies without overwhelming readers. Dr. Kensington's character is a study in contrasts—respected healer by day, enigma by night. The unraveling of her secrets keeps us turning pages, desperate to uncover the truth.
Deliver Them from Evil is more than a mystery; it's a moral exploration. How do we assign value to a life? Can justice prevail when the stakes are immeasurable? DuBois deftly raises these questions while maintaining a breakneck pace.
February 28, 2023
Attorney Camille Delaney returns in book two of this fast-paced medical legal series. Camille has traded a lucrative downtown law practice for a solo career that allows her to take meaningful cases where she can make a real difference. Although she’s struggling to make ends meet, she agrees to represent Helene Anderson, who’s baby dies after an emergency C-section goes horribly wrong. Helene and her husband decide to forego a quick settlement in order to expose her doctor’s misdeeds in court. The story highlights the brutal tactics insurers and their lawyers employ to prolong litigation and devalue the loss of a baby. As an attorney, this theme really resonated with me.
Camille and her investigator, Trish Seaholm, work to reveal the truth about Helene’s charismatic doctor, Jessica Kensington, and her high-profile father and medical partner, Kip Davenport. They soon uncover disturbing family secrets and an interesting connection between Dr. Kensington and an exclusive psychiatric facility. Camille is quickly running short of time and resources as the case nears trial. The conclusion is a wild race to connect the clues that can bring Dr. Kensington and her father to justice. Deliver Them From Evil is a well-written thriller based on the author’s extensive knowledge as a former nurse and practicing family law attorney. It kept me turning pages late into the night.
Camille and her investigator, Trish Seaholm, work to reveal the truth about Helene’s charismatic doctor, Jessica Kensington, and her high-profile father and medical partner, Kip Davenport. They soon uncover disturbing family secrets and an interesting connection between Dr. Kensington and an exclusive psychiatric facility. Camille is quickly running short of time and resources as the case nears trial. The conclusion is a wild race to connect the clues that can bring Dr. Kensington and her father to justice. Deliver Them From Evil is a well-written thriller based on the author’s extensive knowledge as a former nurse and practicing family law attorney. It kept me turning pages late into the night.
April 3, 2023
Medical malpractice exists in someone else's life, or that's what we tell ourselves. Our doctor would never make mistakes. In DELIVER THEM FROM EVIL, an infant dies at birth and the mother believes it was due to the doctor's mistakes. When the case is presented to lawyer Camille Delaney, she hesitates for reasons that seem petty but ultimately decides this mother did not receive quality care. Now to prove it.
The story line is credible, even tho it is one not talked about often. Amanda DuBois modeled her main character after her own experiences so the descriptive scenes are realistic enough to upset some readers. But the story could be one from the front page of the paper, this doctor has ridden her reputation for so long that no one suspects her abilities have become so erratic that babies are dying. At the last page, last sentence, I had to say a little prayer that this type of doctor could only exist in fiction.
This is the second book in the Camille Delaney series. It can easily be read as a stand alone. The first book was equally good. As long as the quality remains this high, Ms DuBois will find many dedicated readers anxious for her next book.
The story line is credible, even tho it is one not talked about often. Amanda DuBois modeled her main character after her own experiences so the descriptive scenes are realistic enough to upset some readers. But the story could be one from the front page of the paper, this doctor has ridden her reputation for so long that no one suspects her abilities have become so erratic that babies are dying. At the last page, last sentence, I had to say a little prayer that this type of doctor could only exist in fiction.
This is the second book in the Camille Delaney series. It can easily be read as a stand alone. The first book was equally good. As long as the quality remains this high, Ms DuBois will find many dedicated readers anxious for her next book.
March 5, 2023
In this second outing for Camille Delaney, she is hired by Helene Anderson, a mother who has lost her baby due to a botched C-Section. Camille is now working as a solo attorney, having left the practice she was a part of in the first book, The Complication, ( which I recommend).
Camille suggests a quick settlement knowing how little the legal system values a baby's life. Helene disagrees and wants to pursue a lawsuit, her baby's life matters. The doctors involved are a much respected OB-GYN, Dr. Jessica Kensington, and her even more respected father, Dr. Kip Davenport.
Camille with the assistance of her PI Trish Seaholm delve into the doctors, their pasts and uncover disturbing things.
This is a very good medical legal mystery. I enjoyed the courtroom scenes. Camille is a well developed character as are the supporting cast. I particularly like Trish, she is very good at her job. The subject matter is sensitive, but I found the author's treatment to be one of compassion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for an ARC. The review is my own.
Camille suggests a quick settlement knowing how little the legal system values a baby's life. Helene disagrees and wants to pursue a lawsuit, her baby's life matters. The doctors involved are a much respected OB-GYN, Dr. Jessica Kensington, and her even more respected father, Dr. Kip Davenport.
Camille with the assistance of her PI Trish Seaholm delve into the doctors, their pasts and uncover disturbing things.
This is a very good medical legal mystery. I enjoyed the courtroom scenes. Camille is a well developed character as are the supporting cast. I particularly like Trish, she is very good at her job. The subject matter is sensitive, but I found the author's treatment to be one of compassion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for an ARC. The review is my own.
March 12, 2023
In this second book of the Camille Delaney series, Camille and her team are at it again to bring down a powerful and well-respected doctor. This time babies are dying, and the same OB doctor has been involved in every case. When Helene Anderson comes to Camille after a horrendous labor and c-section that killed her baby boy, she is hesitant to do anything but settle this case and move on. Her practice is struggling to stay afloat, and she can't see any way to fund an investigation knowing that child loss verdicts just don't pay out substantial amounts. But Helene is adamant that her baby mattered, and something went terribly wrong, and she wasn't the first patient to go through this. So reluctantly Camille accepts the case. When the investigation begins, she discovers one thing after another that doesn't tie together.....until it does. I was glued to this nonstop thrill ride of a story! Amanda DuBois really knows how to keep you guessing and then make it all come together with a fist pump and a renewed respect for her lead character at the end!
January 8, 2023
With Deliver Them From Evil, the second book in the Camille Delaney Mystery series, Amanda DuBois once again presents a fabulous book that is part medical thriller, part legal thriller, and one hundred percent just plain thrilling.
In this book we see the main character, lawyer Camille Delaney, actively caught in the dilemma of quick money for her struggling business versus the moral responsibility to do the right thing by her client. As the case she has taken on gets more complicated and twisted, so does her moral dilemma.
As in the first book, the mystery is well-written and gripping. DuBois adeptly navigates complicated medical and legal concepts with a clear and concise narrative that even the reader unfamiliar with medical and legal terminology can understand and get engaged in.
This book is difficult to put down and destined to become one of the best thrillers of the year!
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley
In this book we see the main character, lawyer Camille Delaney, actively caught in the dilemma of quick money for her struggling business versus the moral responsibility to do the right thing by her client. As the case she has taken on gets more complicated and twisted, so does her moral dilemma.
As in the first book, the mystery is well-written and gripping. DuBois adeptly navigates complicated medical and legal concepts with a clear and concise narrative that even the reader unfamiliar with medical and legal terminology can understand and get engaged in.
This book is difficult to put down and destined to become one of the best thrillers of the year!
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley
January 7, 2023
With Deliver Them From Evil, the second book in the Camille Delaney Mystery series, Amanda DuBois once again presents a fabulous book that is part medical thriller, part legal thriller, and one hundred percent just plain thrilling.
In this book we see the main character, lawyer Camille Delaney, actively caught in the dilemma of quick money for her struggling business versus the moral responsibility to do the right thing by her client. As the case she has taken on gets more complicated and twisted, so does her moral dilemma.
As in the first book, the mystery is well-written and gripping. DuBois adeptly navigates complicated medical and legal concepts with a clear and concise narrative that even the reader unfamiliar with medical and legal terminology can understand and get engaged in.
This book is difficult to put down and destined to become one of the best thrillers of the year!
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley
In this book we see the main character, lawyer Camille Delaney, actively caught in the dilemma of quick money for her struggling business versus the moral responsibility to do the right thing by her client. As the case she has taken on gets more complicated and twisted, so does her moral dilemma.
As in the first book, the mystery is well-written and gripping. DuBois adeptly navigates complicated medical and legal concepts with a clear and concise narrative that even the reader unfamiliar with medical and legal terminology can understand and get engaged in.
This book is difficult to put down and destined to become one of the best thrillers of the year!
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley
November 19, 2022
Deliver Them From Evil by Amanda DuBois is a courtroom and medical drama. I really liked the cover; it's spooky and sets the tone of the story. In book two of the Camille Delaney Mystery series, a mother turns to Camille for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room.
I did not read the first book in the series, and I don't feel I missed anything. I enjoyed reading this book. It had the right amount of drama and tension to keep me reading.
Camille's neighbor and her assistant, Amy, were a bit much to take in, and there were times I did not like those characters. I knew some kind of sinister medical issue was happening but didn't know to what extent. Deliver Them From Evil is a good medical and courtroom drama.
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley @GirlFridayProd
I did not read the first book in the series, and I don't feel I missed anything. I enjoyed reading this book. It had the right amount of drama and tension to keep me reading.
Camille's neighbor and her assistant, Amy, were a bit much to take in, and there were times I did not like those characters. I knew some kind of sinister medical issue was happening but didn't know to what extent. Deliver Them From Evil is a good medical and courtroom drama.
#DeliverThemFromEvil #NetGalley @GirlFridayProd
April 26, 2023
Camille Delaney is a true rarity in the lawyer / detective genre. She's a beautiful, smart, happily married person with great kids and wonderful friends. Of course, this doesn't mean she's not willing to go behind her husband's back to take out a loan against the kid's college fund so that she can fund her pursuit of justice on behalf of her clients, and it is this pull between the high paid corporate lawyer's life she could and did have, her familial obligations, and her desire to do whatever it takes to help people facing enormous odds that makes her such a compelling character. Deliver Them from Evil is the second in the Camille Delaney mystery series and it is a gripping, fast-paced tale very well told. Highly recommend.
February 26, 2023
Deliver Them From Evil
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Publication Date: 03/07/23
For starters Thank you NetGalley & Girl Friday Books for an ARC.
Although this is the second book in the “Camille Delaney Mystery” series it served well as a standalone. Always a plus in book series.
DuBOIS weaves an absorbing plot that is cloaked in suspense.
She did a superb job interweaving medical & legal.
The ebb and flow of the storyline was flawless with believable characters that gave this story intense emotional depth.
DuBOIS writing has potential to be the next John Grisham.
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Publication Date: 03/07/23
For starters Thank you NetGalley & Girl Friday Books for an ARC.
Although this is the second book in the “Camille Delaney Mystery” series it served well as a standalone. Always a plus in book series.
DuBOIS weaves an absorbing plot that is cloaked in suspense.
She did a superb job interweaving medical & legal.
The ebb and flow of the storyline was flawless with believable characters that gave this story intense emotional depth.
DuBOIS writing has potential to be the next John Grisham.
April 9, 2023
Wow what a great story full of twists and suspense following Seattle attorney Camille Delaney as she fights for justice for a woman whose baby died as a result of the actions of Dr. Jessica Kensington.
This is a intense story as Camille fights against Doctor Jessica Kensington well known father Dr Kip Davenport who is respected and has a high profile in the community.
As more women come forward to say they also lost babies the pressure mounts to a surprising ending.
Look forward to reading more books by Amanda DuBois.
Thanks to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for a ARC.
This is a intense story as Camille fights against Doctor Jessica Kensington well known father Dr Kip Davenport who is respected and has a high profile in the community.
As more women come forward to say they also lost babies the pressure mounts to a surprising ending.
Look forward to reading more books by Amanda DuBois.
Thanks to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for a ARC.
June 15, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy of Deliver Them From Evil. It allowed an introduction to an author new to me, one that I will continue to read.
There were so many twists and turns in this story, I needed a seat belt. A struggling attorney needs this case, but it's out of reach. She does it anyway because she believes in it. The central question of "how valuable is a life" is brought into question as good battles evil.
Although I thought it ended too abruptly, I still highly recommend this book.
There were so many twists and turns in this story, I needed a seat belt. A struggling attorney needs this case, but it's out of reach. She does it anyway because she believes in it. The central question of "how valuable is a life" is brought into question as good battles evil.
Although I thought it ended too abruptly, I still highly recommend this book.
August 12, 2023
Excellent writing
I am sad that this writer has only written 2 books, but look forward to more? As a former Labor & Delivery nurse and native Pacific NW native, it is a true joy to find writing that is so based in truth, attention to detail, plus based in my locale ( not everything happens on the east coast!). I can't speak to the facts on the legal side, but from my limited experience in that arena, that information also seems true.
I am captured from page one to the last page.
I am sad that this writer has only written 2 books, but look forward to more? As a former Labor & Delivery nurse and native Pacific NW native, it is a true joy to find writing that is so based in truth, attention to detail, plus based in my locale ( not everything happens on the east coast!). I can't speak to the facts on the legal side, but from my limited experience in that arena, that information also seems true.
I am captured from page one to the last page.
November 13, 2023
Amazing! I thought the first book was good…if you love mysteries, legal, and medical books this is your book! I HIGHLY recommend it. I would definitely read the first in the series as well. You could read them both as stand alone but it would probably be better if you read them in order. From both the books in this series I would have never guessed the outcome and plot. I was thinking it was her brother brother but I was so wrong! Such a good read! I hope the author comes out with more in the series! ❤️❤️❤️
February 21, 2024
This is the second book by this author and right from the beginning she pulls you into the book cause it’s so gripping with a birth and what happened during that birth and then what happens after very sad to read that part but then you want to k ow what happens so she does a lot of investigating and asking questions and what she finds out is really devastating as this doctors father is involved like I said I was pulled in from the beginning right to the end a very hard to put down book and I will be following this Arthur for more of her amazing books it’s a book worth getting and reading
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