HIDDEN DOORS, SECRET ROOMS

Valerie Braedon (5, daughter) had come across John E. Mills (father, pianist, musician) house in the nightmare blizzard.Valerie let him know her mother Jillian Braedon was still out there somewhere.Bear (dog) would help keep Valerie company.After a while John found her. It looked like an animal had gotten to her also.John’s bad leg from a helicopter crash was killing him.Ryan Mills (4, son), & Victoria “Vickie” Mills (wife/mother) had died.Sandstone. Once in the house John stitched up, treated/bandage parts of Jillian.John watched as Valerie was comforting Jillian as she seemed to be having seizure fits.FBI SA Kevin Brewster also showed up at John’s doorstep. What news did he relay to John?Jillian shared her life story with John.With John’s help Valerie had learned to play the piano. She was also getting sort of homeschooled.FBI SA Brewster, & FBI SA Timothy “Tim” Barnes were back to search John’s house whether he liked it or not.What did Jillian (29) reveal to John?Fairshire. Lynn Clarke just witnessed the Bio‑Tox medical research facility, Fairshire, MA. Exploding.Dr. Carl Neas’ (67, Immunologist, stem cell), nor Dr. Richard Manning 35, Jillian’s older brother, neurologist) bodies were found.Dr. James “Jim” Braedon (35, husband/father, MD/psychiatrist) had been killed in another fire.What did Melvin “Mel” Talbot (35) find out for John & Jillian?What were FBI SA Brewster, FBI SA Barnes Reese, Laurel, Carney, & Paul Andrews (helicopter piolet) up to?Encyclopedia’s they still make those? My bio-dad got us a new set every year for 14 yrs.Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written medical thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great medical thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV. A very easy rating of 5 stars.Thank you for the free author; Launcher; Purple Sage Books LLC.; BookSends; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; bookTony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

I don’t quite know what genre to call this book. Thriller, Sci Fi, mystery, but whatever it was very good with the exception of a few chapters that took place in the small shack.

What I liked best about this book was its manner of storytelling. At no point is the reader hit over the head with clunky exposition. The story (and the characters) unfolds in its own time. I liked the plot, the characters, and the paranormal elements. I gave it 4 stars vs. 5 because, as much as I enjoyed the book, it felt like it had potential to go even further. A longer, more fleshed out version of this book, perhaps with more back story, more character development, and deeper internal conflict would have engaged me even further. Don't get me wrong, I liked what was written, in fact, so much so that I wanted more. SPOILER ALERT: Exploring the turmoil and the question of existence from Andrews would have been compelling. I was aching for a confrontation between Andrews and his god (or even John, for that matter). It seems the other FBI agents would have been struggling with their lack of memories as well, leading, perhaps, to questioning what their mission was really all about or whether they should continue? John wrestling with guilt over falling in love again, not only with Jillian, but with Valerie too, while still living his life mourning his wife and son could have been interesting. Learning more about Jillian's origin story and what she went through after undergoing her transformation would have been satisfying and could have added more dimension to her character. Learning more about the relationship of the monster to Jillian; how Valerie stumbled on singing to help with the monster (and why it works?); and finding out if Jillian's brother really is dead, would have been very satisfying. The ending, from the hospital on, seemed rushed. However, despite all of the above, I enjoyed reading Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms and would recommend it more for the quick read than for the Stephen King or Robert McCammon-esque experience I wanted it to be.

Being referred to the writer through a good friend and workmate, I was leery before I ever read the first page...because that friend who recommended the book to me, is her brother. Ahhh yes, that puts a different spin on things. Of course a sibling would sing the praises of another--if deserved of not. Even taking that all with a grain of salt, there is the uncertainty that of not liking the book, and then having to somewhat diplomatically tell the friend/brother one's opinion of the book. Yikes!Thankfully...not only did it turn out to have been unnecessary to have worried, but conversely, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and would be happy to now myself recommended to anyone who enjoys a fine thriller, with an excellent lead character and does not resort to "red herring" plot twists. Instead it lets solid writing, which stays out of its own way, and a brisk but not rushed pace take charge and whisks us along for a page-turning ride! BRAVO! And excellent first effort. As good as, if not better, than many I've read from some of the "Big Boys" in this crossover approach and field! Outstanding !!PS: an perhaps, Ms. Eubanks, you might return the favor, and read MY first book--yep, I've got one too. ;) If your own material is any indication...I hope I am safe in thinking and believing, you'll enjoy mine as well.Look For: "The Amulet", by Michael Christian. Hope to see a review from you on my page sometime. Again, great job !

I can see why some people wouldn't like this book - my husband would be one of them!However, if you are prepared to suspend belief and enjoy supernatural/paranormal books witha monster/demon thrown in, then you will probably enjoy it as much as I did. I read this in oneevening because I really wanted to know what happened to the characters.John Mills is a famous musician but, following the death of his wife and child, lives as a recluse inan isolated area. In a snow storm he rescues 5 year old Valerie and her mother Jillian. They are onthe run from agents (FBI ?) who want to kill her, because Jillian has special powers. John is at firstsceptical about these powers till he sees them for himself. After that he is determined to keep mother anddaughter safe from the agents, at whatever the cost.Jillian's powers have a disturbing side effect - and here the monster enters the story. Cannot say too muchbut this is where suspending belief comes in. Valerie, through necessity, is a child wise beyond her years.Personally, I didn't think the F word needed to be used so much. Also the ending was slightly ambiguous andnot everything was explained fully. Overall though, a good supernatural read.

I must say this is not the sort of book I would have considered reading if I'd read what it was about, not really into paranormal things! But I LOVED it, it had me hooked from the start and it was a real page turner. I was torn between doing an important assignment and reading the rest of the book - the book won! It was one of those books that you want to read quick so you know what happens but you don't want it to end. I really got to know the characters and loved the way it was written. An easy 5 stars.

I for some reason thought this was a detective/police procedural storyline, which are the books I like. This however was a bit of a stretch in the imagination stakes for my liking. Having said that, apart from the usual typos was actually rather good. If you are into this I'm pretty sure you would enjoy it and if like me you have downloaded in error, just give it a chance as the story, find a little imagination, is interesting and well written.

WOW.... Phenomenal first book I can't wait to read the next. Hope I don't have to wait long? Really enjoyed the storyline & characters. Couldn't put it down till I knew what was going to happen to Jillian & her daughter, I found I was encouraging them to carry on. When John Mills becomes involved all he wants to do is help Lillian and her daughter but to what cost?

Wow just wow what a great book lots of twists and turns . Throws you few times just as start wondering how or why it takes you off course to something unexpected . I had this for free but would have paid for itHappy ending kind of spooky ending all in one a really weird plot and not a book if usually go for now u going to try more books like this