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Please don’t be offended if I try to figure out if you’re a sociopath.
I just read Every Fifteen Minutes, and it has me feeling a little paranoid.

Okay, I am really just joking, but SERIOUSLY — this book had me on pins and needles! When my friend Leslie handed it over to me, I was a bit skeptical. I was new to Lisa Scottoline’s books, and have only read a handful of medical novels. As a thriller/suspense novel, this book held my attention to the very last page. Every Fifteen Minutes had the makings of a decent movie, too. From the widely assorted character list (Dr. Parrish knew a lot of people!) to the back-and-forth point of view pattern, the storyline kept me entertained.  Though somewhat predictable by the end, it was interesting to see how Scottoline tied everything together. The biggest eyeopener was the concept of the sociopath who masquerades as a “neurotypical” person, serving as an active community member and citizen.  Scary stuff!

Unlike some mainstream fiction books, Every Fifteen Minutes was decently clean of profanity. A fewe light words are sprinkled throughout the book, but nothing truly vulgar. There are many references to sex and the like, but nothing graphic is mentioned. It’s not a Christian fiction book, so it’s different than other books I’ve read. Still, I appreciated that there were no true blush-worthy scenes. There were a few typos and omitted words that drew disappointment, but overall the story has momentum to the very end.  I’ve already preordered her newest title — Most Wanted — which releases on April 12.

Another book that had me spellbound –> Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer. This story pushes the line between loyalty and betrayal, picking it up and knotting it, then casting that line aside. Set during the Great Depression, Room for Hope challenges the traditional mindset of money equating happiness. Although Neva seems to have it all, she realizes that things aren’t always what they seem to be.

I’ve never understood how some people can maintain duplicitous lifestyles; one identity is more than enough for me to handle! Likewise, Room for Hope made me question my own reactions along the way. Would I make that same choice? How would I respond if someone offered to rid me of a heavy burden? It’s the kind of thought-provoking story that I usually save for summer reading, but I just couldn’t help myself!

If you’re wondering what to read, check out one of these two books and see if they interest you.