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Psychologist Claire Norris's new client is a victim of a savage assault and murder at a rest stop. Rafe is brutally slaughtered, and an unidentified woman is left catatonic when the attacker tries to take the baby from her womb. Claire has had trouble moving on from a previous case, and things don't look to improve when the two cases become intertwined thanks to the involvement of Detective Langdon Stone.

Detective Stone holds a serious grudge against Claire, who he blames for the death of his sister Melody. Melody was murdered by one of Claire's patients, Heywood Marsden III, and the paranoid schizophrenic attacked Claire as well. Claire, who witnessed the attack and was nearly a casualty herself, also pins the blame on her own failures. The two team up into an unlikely pair as they search for a resolution to the case of the unidentified woman and the rest stop attack, tracking down a psychopath whose behaviors lead him to pregnant women.

Nancy Bush unleashes a thriller that lunges headlong at a near unrelenting pace. When the book focuses on the investigation and the animosity between Claire and Langdon, the pages fly by in an energetic frenzy. It does slow down in a few spots, but it's nothing that isn't easily overcome by the rest of the story --- or simply by Claire herself. Claire is a great central character who is always willing to push the envelope in order to aid her patients, even to the point of potentially losing her job. The murder of Melody Stone and the assault on her by her own patient has been harrowing on multiple levels, and it is nice to see her struggling with that as she also seeks to help a new patient. She is a tenacious soul who doesn't back down in pursuit of answers.

The animosity fired her way by Langdon is right on, as you would expect for a family member who feels his sister was let down. He doesn't give Claire any wiggle room or the benefit of the doubt. Well, until he does, and until he falls for her. Only in that development does the book seem to jar out of reason. When the two are quarreling and digging jabs at each other, their scenes are really striking and fresh. Once they get romantic, it just seems to lose some steam and plausibility.

All told, BLIND SPOT is a highly entertaining read. It has some strong mystery and a snappy pace, not to mention a shocking twist late in the game, all of which more than make up for any of the niggling little quirks along the way.

In Tillamook County, Oregon psychologist Claire Norris provides counseling to clients at Halo Valley Security Hospital. She does her best to be there for her patients as she personally never moved on from when one of clients paranoid schizophrenic Heywood Marsden III killed his girlfriend, Melody Stone, in front of her and tried to kill her too.

At a rest stop, someone kills Rafe and tries to remove the baby from Tasha's womb, but failed; Tasha is left in a catatonic state at Laurelton General's Hospital. Claire accepts the woman as a patient. The late Melody's brother Police detective Langdon Stone leads the official investigation. Like herself, he blames Claire for his sister's homicide. However as their mutual disregard turns ardently heated the cop and the doctor team up to prevent another murder from occurring.

This is a fast-paced thriller with a great late twist, but at times slows down with an extremely deep profound look at a psychopath's obsessive compulsive behavior; in this case pregnant women and mothers. Claire is terrific as she tries to help her patients even when the law and her bosses warn her to back down or else. Although the romantic subplot seems over the top of Rogers Peak as the lead pair has a tragic history, fans will enjoy this exciting action-packed thriller.

Harriet Klausner

From the moment I picked up "Blind Spot" by Nancy Bush I was ready. I had read all the reviews and wasn't going to be caught flat footed by this suspenseful mystery... I followed Ms Bush as she lead me through her fast paced novel, Sometimes I re-read five or ten pages just so I could reduce the possibility of missing a clue in my Blind spot. I smirked when she even had one of her characters. Explain what a Blind Spot is! I was ready. I've been solving mysteries since forever and this one was easy. UNTILL --- about ten pages from the end!! I realized her quick paced story line with multiple sub plots and her development of many faceted characters had turned my head allowing her to pass obvious critical clues past me right through my blind spot. Just like the reviews had told me she would! After re--reading my notes, scratching my head, and feeling like I should be on "Side A" with Dr Norris I placed the book on my nightstand and went to sleep, confident in the knowledge that all her readers will be caught by Nancy Bush. She knows where your blind spot is too and you will be caught flatfooted as well.My best Mystery thriller Novel this year. Don't miss it. Ron in sunny Italy

I am not going to give a book report of this book as I do not want to spoil it for others.

I will just say this was a terrific book. Great characters. Fast paced.

Hope Ms. Bush will write more of this genre.

This book kept my attention the whole time. It was a great read that I didn't want to put down. Really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this book to anyone, and I am sure that I will be re- reading it later on. By half way through the book, I thought I had the whole thing figured out, but it threw in twists and turns that I never expected. The ending took me completely by surprise and I love that the author was able to do that. Now I can't wait to read even more of her books.

Nancy is very good at the thriller. Can't wait for her next book. I recommend her books to everyone! Huury Nancy.....

This is yet another good book written by Nancy Bush. It keeps you interested and wondering what is going to happen next. Highly recommend.

Tasha is pregnant and us running away with her boyfriend Rafe when they are attacked at a rest stop. Rafe is killed and Tasha is in a coma, but her unborn child is okay. Psychologist Claire Norris is assigned to find out who `Jane Doe' is. A fast-paced thriller with intense characters that keep you wanted to reading. Nancy Bush certainly kept this reader guessing.

A fast-paced thriller from beginning to end. A horrifying crime brings Dr. Claire Norris and Detective Langdon Stone together to track down the killer. This psychological mystery is filled with characters superbly crafted by the skilled hands of author, Nancy Bush. "Blind Spot" has many twists and turns leaving the reader guessing until the very end. a great read!

Nancy Bush creates a complex tale with a great deal of suspenseful twists and believable characters. Claire Norris, a devoted psychologist, and Langdon Stone, an ex-homicide detective, struck by the same horrendous tragedy and disregarding their mutual hostility join forces to avoid another gruesome crime. Langdon's obsessive fixation with Claire borders the stalker's realm, an early indication of the sizzling passion that will eventually consume them. Following a dangerous path leads them to the staggering final confrontation, which will bring closure to their hardship.