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Author: J.A. Schneider
Genre: Medical Thriller
Release Date: May 7, 2012
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Synopsis:
“Maria Moran’s first inkling of trouble was the coppery taste
in her mouth. It came suddenly, a rushing whoosh of something that made her gag,
and when she reached to wipe her mouth, her hand came away smeared with blood.”
So begins this thriller about a young intern, Jill Raney, determined to investigate tragedies and terror at a famous fertility and genetic engineering hospital. When two pregnant women die and a fetus is delivered with severe chromosomal abnormalities, Jill’s superiors - including handsome, smitten-with-her resident David Levine – insist there’s no common link.
But her suspicions deepen with the grotesque murder near the hospital of another pregnant woman - her belly drained of amniotic fluid. And when a woman miscarries in the hospital and then disappears, Jill frantically searches for her - following a terrifying path that seems to link all the victims: Is someone playing with life...and the structures of human life itself?
An unforgettable tale of suspense with a shocking denouement, Embryo takes you deep into the mind of malignant genius.
So begins this thriller about a young intern, Jill Raney, determined to investigate tragedies and terror at a famous fertility and genetic engineering hospital. When two pregnant women die and a fetus is delivered with severe chromosomal abnormalities, Jill’s superiors - including handsome, smitten-with-her resident David Levine – insist there’s no common link.
But her suspicions deepen with the grotesque murder near the hospital of another pregnant woman - her belly drained of amniotic fluid. And when a woman miscarries in the hospital and then disappears, Jill frantically searches for her - following a terrifying path that seems to link all the victims: Is someone playing with life...and the structures of human life itself?
An unforgettable tale of suspense with a shocking denouement, Embryo takes you deep into the mind of malignant genius.
What are readers saying?
Great creepy medical suspense story. Embryo has the same
fabulous "ewww" factor of Coma. The too close to reality twists keep you turning
the pages. Loved it.
-MidWesternMind (Amazon)
Every so often I pick a novel expecting an entertaining read for the day and
find myself lost in an intriguing tale. EMBRYO by author J.A. Schneider is one
of those stories, and yesterday was one of those days.
The writing is superb, the action tense, the characters fully developed, and the research for EMBRYO flawless. There is not one wasted word or phrase (that I could find) in the entire novel. Every action is economical and straightforward. Every scene flows logically into the next making for a fast-paced read. Each scene builds to a crescendo, then moves on with only a minimal, and no unnecessary, sequel.
EMBRYO does not require suspended disbelief. The reader is kept involved in the action at all times without the use of hyperbole. The story's theme of genetic engineering, what can . . . and will go wrong in the hands of an overzealous researcher, sets a tense pace throughout.
-Gail M Baugniet, Author of FOR EVERY ACTION (Amazon Reviews)
The writing is superb, the action tense, the characters fully developed, and the research for EMBRYO flawless. There is not one wasted word or phrase (that I could find) in the entire novel. Every action is economical and straightforward. Every scene flows logically into the next making for a fast-paced read. Each scene builds to a crescendo, then moves on with only a minimal, and no unnecessary, sequel.
EMBRYO does not require suspended disbelief. The reader is kept involved in the action at all times without the use of hyperbole. The story's theme of genetic engineering, what can . . . and will go wrong in the hands of an overzealous researcher, sets a tense pace throughout.
-Gail M Baugniet, Author of FOR EVERY ACTION (Amazon Reviews)
A bit of mystery, a bit suspense, a bit of danger, a bit of romance, a doctor
who knows how to use a gun, some icky medical details, and a contemporary Dr
Frankenstein (and you will be surprised when you find out who that is), all add
up to make this a thoroughly entertaining, and very well-written
book.
What will really creep you out is when you finish the book, turn out the light and try to sleep, and begin to wonder.... "how far are we from some lunatic really doing this?"
-Iris Carden (Amazon Reviews)
What will really creep you out is when you finish the book, turn out the light and try to sleep, and begin to wonder.... "how far are we from some lunatic really doing this?"
-Iris Carden (Amazon Reviews)
Hi Chris...I've been following your fabulous blog for so long, never dreaming I'd be ON it! HUGE thanks to you for featuring EMBRYO. I'm thrilled...and will continue to love your blog!!
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