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Publish or Perish Kindle Edition

by Kerry Blaisdell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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IN THE CUTTHROAT WORLD OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH...

When computer whiz Emma O’Manny’s scientist husband dumps her on Valentine’s Day, vandalizing his office seems like a justifiable—if petty—response. But then Dan’s small plane crashes under mysterious circumstances, and Emma’s suddenly the prime suspect in a double homicide. Worse, Dan may have faked important vaccine safety research, to further his career—and the digital trail leads to Emma. Can she determine which data is correct, to prove her innocence? Or will Dan keep controlling her life, even from the grave?

...THE FIRST TO PUBLISH WINS...

Detective Vin Bronislovas came to Portland to rebuild his reputation, after nearly blowing a years-long investigation by believing the lies of a mobster’s daughter. A single misstep—like falling for another suspect—would destroy his career and ruin his life. But when the killer strikes again, and Emma and her children are threatened, Vin must choose between the Job and love. Can he trust his gut? Or will repeating his past mistakes allow a murderer to go free, and potentially put millions of children at risk from an unsafe vaccine?

...AND ANYONE CAN MAKE A KILLING. ANYONE.
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Award-Winning Romantic Suspense
2019 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Quarter-Finalist2019 N.N. Light Book Award Winner for Best Romantic Suspense
2019 PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Romantic Suspense

Fans of Harlan Coben and J. D. Robb will be as captivated as I was...!

Publish or Perish is a gripping suspense which I couldn't put down. I read it in one sitting. Yes, one sitting. The characters, the dialogue, the subject matter, the suspense combined together to wrap me in a cocoon of reader heaven. Emma and Vin are fantastic, fully fleshed out characters with immense depth... Having diverse characters rounded out the story nicely. ~N.N. Light's Book Heaven: Matching Books to Readers Since 1990 (bit.ly/POP5NNL)

Blaisdell builds a palpable sense of unease that is marvelously well suited to the mysteries at-hand.

Blaisdell's multidimensional, complex storyline keeps the momentum on high, with several narrative threads that coalesce seamlessly and add a great deal of depth and substance to the work. The author maintains uncertainty throughout the novel and readers are unlikely to predict the outcomes of the many entangled mysteries... Although the idea of murder to cover up mistakes or falsified information is not new, the focus on biomedical research is highly original, while the crime's execution and the circumstances of the following cover-up are fresh and unexpected. Blaisdell also intriguingly blends elements of mystery and romance into the work, allowing the novel to engage readers on multiple levels. ~Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Quarterfinalist Critic's Report (bit.ly/POPBookLifeReport)

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New Romantic Suspense from the Award-Winning Author of The Dead Series:
2019 Royal Palm Literary Award for Best Published Fantasy
2019 InD'tale Magazine RONE Award for Best Long Paranormal
2019 HOLT Medallion Literary Award for Best Paranormal Romance & Best First Book
2019 Romance Writers of America RITA® Award Finalist for Best Paranormal Romance

8/10 stars from Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize: "Although the idea of murder to cover up mistakes or falsified information is not new, the focus on biomedical research is highly original, while the crime's execution and the circumstances of the following cover-up are fresh and unexpected.... [The reader is] often unsure if they like or dislike a character, and whether or not they are inherently unreliable. By placing readers on such uneven footing, Blaisdell builds a palpable sense of unease that is marvelously well suited to the mysteries at-hand."

5 stars from The Paranormal Romance Guild: "I loved this book, the characters, the mystery and especially Vin's uncle Azi who suffers from Down Syndrome but doesn't let it stand in his way. All in all a wonderful story that also touches on the problem of autism, vaccinations and Down Syndrome."

4 stars from Romance Book Addicts: "I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book! It will keep you guessing. If you love romance and suspense go out and get Publish or Perish. You won't regret it!"

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VVDCVTK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lello Ball Enterprises (August 5, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5015 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Kerry Blaisdell

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Kerry Blaisdell is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Dead Series, including DEBRIEFING THE DEAD—2019 RPLA Gold Medal for Best Fantasy, 2020 Readers Favorite Bronze Medal for Best Urban Fantasy, and 2019 Romance Writers of America RITA® Award finalist—and its sequel, WAKING THE DEAD, winner of the 2020 RPLA Gold Medal for Best Fantasy, which InD’tale Magazine recommends for fans of “shows like Constantine or Supernatural."

She also writes award-winning Romantic Suspense (PUBLISH OR PERISH, a Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Quarterfinalist) and Historical Mystery. She has a BA from U.C. Berkeley in Comparative Literature, and a Master’s in Teaching from University of Portland. Kerry lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, assorted animals, and more hot pepper plants than anyone could reasonably consume.

Connect with Kerry online at http://kerryblaisdell.com, where you can find her on social media or sign up for her Very Occasional Mailing List.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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sarahdesign
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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Such a fun and engaging read! I loved the characters and the plot kept me interested, from beginning to end. Plus, the steamy stuff was just right ;-)
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Jeanne Kenned
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Plot
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
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Publish or Perish by Kerry Blaisdell is a mystery involving a scientist who mysteriously died in a plane crash, his sexy widow, someone who is willing to kill to get their paper published and a detective who can’t keep his mind and hands off the sexy widow. The author did a great job in making the characters real and relatable, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The author should be commended for crafting a plot that was captivating and contained all the elements of a really good mystery. For me personally, I thought the use of bad language was excessive and not necessary for the story.
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christine clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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Another great book by a talented author. The characters were authentic and the story kept my interest from the beginning to the end. I recommend this book.
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Jamie Bee
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t Like Profanity or Crudeness
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
I love a good mystery, especially with a little romance and true suspense thrown in. so I was definitely intrigued when I read the book description. I also liked the medical aspect of it. But I was soon disappointed when the book just had too much profanity and crude words for my liking. At times, I feel like I'm unique in this dislike. Probably because I was such a massive reader when I was a child, and of course, read a great number of books without it, it still seems startling when there's so much of it in modern novels and sometimes even nonfiction. So after the book started this way, I was not inclined to like it. I did enjoy the plotline, which had some great twists and turns. I thought the characters were well drawn. But I just couldn't get past the profanity. If you don't have a problem with that, and you enjoy an otherwise well-written mystery, you might enjoy this book.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
Vin and Emma are two people who are not ready to be hurt again. But when they meet at the exact moment they have decided to start doing everything right, it seems as if their plans of absolute caution are about to be thrown to the wind. If you like your mysteries to keep you guessing, Publish or Perish will keep you on your toes until the very last second!

Both unlucky in love and perhaps in business, Vin and Emma are desperately trying to find a new normal after their very disruptive love lives have put them through hell and back, but the connection between them is undeniably strong. Besides having two wickedly smart and funny main characters, Kerry Blaisdell has crafted an entire cast of characters who have lived long, and somewhat difficult lives that just make the prospect of love all the more enticing and the storyline all the more delicately woven.

Packed with action and romance, Publish or Perish had more twists than and M. Night Shyamalan film! The well rounded characters each hold a purpose within the ever turning plot, making it nearly impossible to guess every aspect of this intricately written case. Luckily for us as the readers, this book is impeccably edited, hindering nothing in the process of this story being told, thus leaving only the question: who done it?

While we may not know until the very end who could be behind all of the crime in this book, we certainly know who done it when it comes to passionate encounters, not having to read between the lines for the intensely sexy among these sometimes dire circumstances. Not a single person in the narrative or out will be left unsatisfied by reading Blaisdell’s work.

All of the characters have a natural rapport that is at times both humorous and heartwarming. We know when reading that at least someone has to be the villain, but it was easy to enjoy the relationships that each character’s presence created. This rapport did a lot for the growth and understanding of each character, which enhanced the read by the nth degree.

Publish or Perish by Kerry Blaisdell will fulfill the desire of an exciting romance, a startling mystery, and a heartwarming novel of family all in one go. Impossible to put down, and an absolute thrill to read. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of her work!

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Jinx
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the best
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2019
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I liked the plot but the characters made me want to give some of them a shake. Trust issues abounded and I am not fond of so many having them. There are so many that I rate 5 stars that I doubt I will read another by her.
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Mrs. D. I. Lawrence
4.0 out of 5 stars Publish or perish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2020
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This,was my first t one in reading this type of suspense. From the beginnings t o end it kept you guessing as to whom the the perpretrator was.
Will definitely read another.
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