Reviews
"Set against the wounded, wailing backdrop of Detroit during the cataclysmic race riot of 1967. I doubt we'll see a better story about this unhealed wound in late twentieth-century history." --Loren D. Estleman, award-winning author, " Shadow of Death portrays an accurate picture of Detroit during that tough year of 1967. It is realistic, gruesome and stunning, almost shocking in its detail." David Poremba, Manager, Burton Historical Collection Detroit Public Library and author of Michigan, " Shadow of Death portrays an accurate picture of Detroit during that tough year of 1967. It is realistic, gruesome and stunning, almost shocking in its detail."-- David Poremba , Manager, Burton Historical Collection Detroit Public Library, and author of Michigan, "Relentless suspense and pitch-perfect medical details make this a knockout, a truly infectious thriller you won't be able to put down!" --Tess Gerritsen, New York Times best-selling author, Release coincides with 40-year anniversary of the Detroit riots. Print and broadcast media coverage anticipated on both a regional (Detroit, surrounding areas) and national level., "The lines between right and wrong and good and evil are smudged almost beyond recognition, but there's emotional clout that resonates, all leading to a provocative conclusion." --Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author, "Shadow of Death portrays an accurate picture of Detroit during that tough year of 1967. It is realistic, gruesome and stunning, almost shocking in its detail."--David Poremba, Manager, Burton Historical Collection Detroit Public Library, and author of Michigan, " Shadow of Death is medical suspense at its best original and masterfully plotted. Only a physician who is also a great writer could have crafted this novel. This book will have you gasping for breath." Michael Palmer, New York Times best-selling author, "More an American tragedy than a conventional thriller...a truly thought-provoking book."--Meredith Anthony, screenwriter and co-author of Ladykiller, Gripping medical insight. Only a physician who is a great writer could have crafted this novel. This book will have you gasping for breath., "Riveting ... Gussin taps into the deepest fears of women and places them artfully in the world of 1960s Detroit."-- Judy Clemens , Agatha Award Nominee and author of The Day Will Come, "Here is a novel as riveting as it is relentless, driving toward a climax that will have you burning through pages late into the night." James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author, A multi-tiered publicity campaign to include wide distribution of Advanced Reading Copies, a national author tour and Book Sense Advance Access., Michael Palmer: "...surefire winner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense is riveting, the pacing masterful. Shadow of Death is medical suspense at its best.", "Reaches deep into the heart of any parent's nightmare, then ratchets up the tension five or six notches more, sending the reader on a roller coaster ride of false leads and fresh suspects that will leave you gasping at the end." Lisa Gardner, New York Times best-selling author, "Riveting...Gussin taps into the deepest fears of women and places them artfully in the world of 1960s Detroit."--Judy Clemens, Agatha Award Nominee and author of The Day Will Come, Shadow of Death takes suspense to a deeper human layer. Subject matter and treatment of social issues will undoubtedly generate considerable word-of-mouth awareness., A $100,000 promotional budget will allow extensive national advertising, including trade ads, targeted print media ads and mainstream print outlets, " Shadow of Death is a surefire winner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense is riveting, the pacing masterful. Patricia Gussin is a wonderful storyteller, and Shadow of Death is medical suspense at its best ... original and masterfully plotted. Only a physician who is also a great writer could have crafted this novel. This book will have you gasping for breath."-- Michael Palmer , New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Vial, "Shadow of Death is a surefire winner. I couldn't put it down. The suspense is riveting, the pacing masterful. Patricia Gussin is a wonderful storyteller, and Shadow of Death is medical suspense at its best...original and masterfully plotted. Only a physician who is also a great writer could have crafted this novel. This book will have you gasping for breath."--Michael Palmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Vial, Ideal for book clubs. Contains an extraordinary reader's guide resplendent with topic suggestions & questions destined to get reader's groups talking like never before, "More an American tragedy than a conventional thriller ... a truly thought-provoking book."-- Meredith Anthony , screenwriter and co-author of Ladykiller, Duquesne University's Spiritan Division adopted the book as a vehicle to get students talking about tough issues. Promotion includes exploring additional university affiliations., Praise for Patricia Gussin "Brave, unflinching suspense--elegant, intelligent, and superb." --Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author, Aggressive marketing campaign will target suspense readers, book clubs, as well as readers of general fiction., Secrets, fear and frustration explode in a plot that races along like a runaway gurney in a hospital corridor. A story of courage and tragedy.