Review – Peril

Jordyn Redwood in her new book, “Peril” Book Three in the Bloodline Trilogy series published by Kregel Publications brings us into the lives of Dr. Thomas Reeves and pediatric nurse Morgan Adams.

From the back cover:   A serial killer.  A marriage in trouble.  A mysterious medical experiment.  A family full of lies.

Dr. Thomas Reeves is at the pinnacle of his career. The Department of Defense has awarded him a lucrative contract for his new research into superior autobiographical memory, which promises the ability to create combat troops able to quickly learn complex battle plans and enact them perfectly under the most demanding battlefield scenarios.

An elite unit has received neural grafts from fetal cadavers of genetically altered brain cells with enhanced NMDA receptors. The results are remarkable . . . until the recipients begin suffering hallucinations, nightmares, paralysis, . . . and death. Dr. Reeves searches for answers, but DOD insiders want him to stop the search.

The situation becomes public when pediatric ICU nurse Morgan Adams, Dr. Reeves’s daughter, is taken hostage by three research subjects in an attempt to force Dr. Reeves into disclosing why they are sick. If answers aren’t revealed within twenty-four hours, patients in the pediatric ICU will be killed.

This spine-tingling conclusion to the Bloodline Trilogy raises spiritual and ethical dilemmas torn directly out of today’s headlines. When does life begin? How far does commitment to family go? And can the sins of the father ever be forgiven? 

Jordyn Redwood has written a trilogy of which “Peril” is the third book.  Each book can stand alone however I would recommend reading each book in order.  Why?  Because characters from the previous two books appear here and have some place in the story.  If not don’t worry you will enjoy this book anyway.  Medical research gone awry, a hostage situation, right to death and possible suicide all play important parts in this high-octane thriller.   Jordyn Redwood is an extremely talented writer who really knows how to tell a story that will grab you and keep you flipping pages until you reach the end.  “Peril” is a very exciting book that will keep you engrossed in the characters as Ms. Redwood puts them through their paces.  I am glad I discovered Jordyn Redwood and am so looking forward to the next book from this very talented author.