This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Vincent Donovan, a two-time quarterfinalist in the highly competitive “Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest,” graduated with a B.A in English from Merrimack College and an M.B.A from Rivier University. For over twenty-seven years, Vin worked in various leadership positions in the biopharmaceutical industry. His debut novel "Chasing Mayflies" was a 2017 finalist for the Christian Small Publishers Association Book of the Year Award for General Fiction. He is also author of "A Difficult Crossing" and "Only Dead Leaves Fall." Vin resides in Haverhill, Massachusetts with his wife Robin. They have two grown daughters and two adorable grandsons.
Reviewed by Maalin Ogaja for Readers' Favorite
In Killer Dreams by Vincent Donovan, for ten years Cassie Maclean has dealt with the effects of a tragic accident that left her mother in a coma. These events have led to a decline in her marriage and an estrangement from her father who seems to have moved on from his marriage. On the night of Thanksgiving, while clearing away the family dinner, she receives a call from the care facility that her mother has opened her eyes. Thus begins a series of shocking twists and turns as Cassie begins to piece together what happened that fateful night ten years ago. With her marriage, family, and career in jeopardy, Cassie does not give up. She is ready to confront anyone she suspects of having a hand in the tragedy that caused her mother to be labeled the Salem Witch.
Killer Dreams is a riveting story that centers on greed, selfishness, and the power of perseverance and redemption. This fast-paced thriller kept me engrossed to the last page. It starts off slowly and picks up pretty fast after Cassie gets a call from the long-term care facility. Vincent Donovan draws out the characters clearly and carefully. For instance, we see more of Cassie’s character as she grapples with her feelings of inadequacy and how, despite that, she remains relentless in her pursuit of the truth. I liked how the story builds up, and the author does not drag out the suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it to fellow thriller enthusiasts.
