Tuesday, August 14, 2012

"Proof" by Jordyn Redwood (medical thriller)- Book Review


ISBN: 978-0-8254-8867-2
Kregel Publications - $14.99
Author, Jordyn Redwood writes from the standpoint and first-hand knowledge of a long-time experienced emergency room nurse.  In her first novel, Proof, she opens with a fast paced scene in the ER with Dr. Lilly Reeves handling a recent rape case.  She confronts the on hand detective in the ER about the "serial" rapist at large.  Little did Dr. Reeves know that she would be the  next victim.

The character of Dr. Reeves is strong as is typical of a woman doctor.  She is strong in the medical profession and in her ability to diagnose and investigate medically the cases brought to her.  She is not so strong emotionally because she is has a complex history which creates in her a complex individual.

Dr. Lilly realizes that she know facts that will help identify the assailant and an accusation is made.  DNA Tests are run but the accused is freed because the results say he is not the one.  However, she knows identifying characteristics that make her realize that something is askew about the test results.  The medical twists and turns of this maze will confound even the experts.

She has friends in the ER with whom she works that are supportive and caring.  They are also the ones who believe her - up to a point - as she tries to find proof of her assailant before he finds and eliminates her.  As the story unfolds and her life seems to completely unravel, we find a soft romance beginning to bloom and it is really a treat to see this need filled in her life.

This is a fast paced story that is replete with medical terminology that will sit well with those "in the know" an will be a strong selling point for authenticity for this the first in Jordyn Redwood's Bloodline Triology. 

This book would be categorized as a medical/criminal thriller.  It is indeed that. I look forward to the next book from Jordyn Redwood in the Bloodline Triology.  It is sure to be another block buster.

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GIVEAWAY:  Jordyn Redwood is offering a copy of Proof  to one of Chat With Vera's readers. Begins August 14 ENDS September 5 at  Noon EDT- USA only.  Email required for contacting winner (edit it as "myname at yahoo [dot][com]" )
  1. Mandatory entry:  Visit Jordyn Redwood's website at Redwood's Medical Edge & read one of her or her guest's posts describing a medical issue.  Leave a comment on THAT post at Medical Edge then return here and leave a comment telling me which Medical Edge post you read and left a comment on. Leave your email so I can contact you if you are the winner.
  2. Extra entry/s:  May be done DAILYTweet this review.  Use the Tweet button at the end of the post to Tweet & include the hashtags @GG_Survey @JordynRedwood #Giveaway. Leave a separate comment here for each daily Tweet which includes the Twitter URL for the Tweet (your email, too, please).
  3. Extra entry/s:  Share this review link in a Facebook post & visit https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/jordyn.redwood & say your're from Chat With Vera.  Each comment counts as an entry so leave a separate comment here which includes the Facebook URL for the post (your email, too, please).

I received my copy of Proof as a prize from an online drawing.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I encourage my readers to visit Jordyn Redwood's website at Redwood's Medical Edge

22 comments:

  1. At Redmond's Medical Edge I commented:

    Thank you for the interesting information. Apnea in their premature baby would be so very scary for new parents.


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  3. love it - would love to have a copy

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  4. This sounds like a very interesting book. I'd enjoy reading it.

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