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Book Details:
ALTERED
(JUSTIN WRIGHT SUSPENSE SERIES Book 1)
by Rob Kaufman
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 270 pages
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Suspense
Publisher: Rob Kaufman
Release date: May 2023
Content Rating: PG-13 +M: ALTERED has a few profanities and alludes very subtly to abuse but never gets graphic or says the words. “Trauma” is used by Justin, the psychiatrist.
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Book Description:
When Frank Devlin walks into Justin Wright’s office, the renowned New York City psychiatrist decides to take on one of the most challenging cases of his career.
Justin is determined to help Frank, a young man with multiple personalities (“alters”), live a happier, more fulfilling life. Little does he know that Frank and his alters are secretly weaving themselves into Justin’s life in ways that will affect the Wright family forever.
A suspense-filled story driven by emotion, angst, and the ultimate revenge, “Altered” takes readers down a twisted path of uncertainty and mind games—leaving them shocked, heartbroken, and questioning what could possibly come next…
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MY REVIEW
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Did the synopsis grab me? Sure did. Multiple personalities. A doctor who just wants to help their patient. And alters who have their own agendas. All the makings of an exciting psychological thriller.
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This was a thriller. But it was also a ‘feeling’ story. I didn’t expect such an emotional empathy toward the patient’s alters. It was clear some very bad things occurred in the patients life that caused his mind to fracture in able to cope, to survive. The author did such a superb job of bringing the alters to life. To giving them such a presence. At times I pictured them as all standing in the same room, waiting for their chance to step forward.
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I mentioned the alters had their own agendas. Boy did they ever. I couldn’t help but worry about the psychiatrists ability to handle such a charged endeavor. Danger and violence were palpable. It was mentioned that their were four personalities. I noticed that the doctor met three. It kept nagging at me. Was the fourth Justin, or was the fourth alter remaining hidden? If so, why?
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To say I was invested in finding out how it all wrapped up is a sure thing. Did I see it clearly? Not at all. And I was set back on my heels by the epilogue.
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4 STARS
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