Forensic psychiatrist Barrett Conyors is back . . . - Barrett Conyors finds the discovery of the bodies of two heroin-addicted teens particularly hard to accept. Barrett's convinced that chief suspect Jerod, a homeless schizophrenic, didn't do it but she's the only one, apart from Detective Ed Hobbs, who is. But even Hobbs can't stop Barrett from following a complex trail of drugs and death that places her in the cross hairs of a killer . . .
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In Atkins's improbable sequel to his equally improbable debut, Ashes, Ashes, Dr. Barrett Conyors proves once again she's more than just a forensic psychiatrist who cares too much; she's also an action hero. Having prevented the Manhattan water supply from being contaminated by the plague in Ashes, Ashes, Conyors now stumbles upon a white slave ring that preys on foster children run by Chase Strand, a social worker for New York City's Department of Family and Youth Services. Despite being a new mother, Conyors repeatedly, and often heedlessly, hurls herself into harm's way, without ever suffering serious consequences. The book's big reveal—the identity of the higher-up behind Strand's evil—will surprise few, given the portrayal of that character beforehand. One can only hope that the author, who's a psychiatrist on the Yale clinical faculty, will use his impressive professional experience to create a more realistic thriller next time. (Nov.)
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Called to an abandoned building by one of her patients, a homeless man named Jerod Blank, forensic psychiatrist Barratt Conyers discovers the bodies of two teenagers, both dead of drug overdoses--but no sign of Jerod. She is sure Jerod didn't kill the kids, but his disappearance makes him the cops' prime suspect. As the mystery about the dead teens and the missing Jerod deepens, Barratt finds herself under intense pressure from a boss who clearly dislikes her, and she is also trying to resolve her ambivalent feelings about Detective Ed Hobbs, who's fallen hard for her. Meanwhile, Barratt finds herself attracted to a rich, handsome, smooth-talking colleague, Chase Strand, but she senses something isn't quite right about him. Shocking twists, plenty of high-speed action, and a plucky, savvy, likable heroine make this an entertaining and gripping thriller. --Booklist, 1st October 2009
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Charles Atkins is a board-certified psychiatrist and author. His mysteries and thrillers explore complex psychological subjects and the darker side of human nature. His non-fiction books on Bipolar Disorder and Alzheimer's are practical resources for families and mental-health consumers. In addition to books, Dr. Atkins has published hundreds of short stories, essays and columns in a wide variety of newspapers, magazines and journals. He has served as a consultant to the Reader's Digest Medical Breakthrough series and is on the clinical faculty at Yale University School of Medicine.
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Mother's Milk is what I consider to be a darker read than my usual Jane Austen - and very well written. It takes you our of your comfort zone and challenges your usual thoughts and feelings. Real life situations many of us can relate to. Charles Atkins is so knowledgeable and gives the reader a wealth of information in all of his books--try them and learn something new about yourself and the world.
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