The Recipient
by Dean Mayes
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Pub Date 1 May 2016 | Archive Date 14 Jun 2017
Description
Casey Schillinge is a vivacious young woman on the verge of making her mark on the world. While backpacking, she is struck down by a tropical disease and suffers cardiac failure. But at the eleventh hour, Casey receives a life-saving heart transplant and a rare second chance to begin again.
Three years later, Casey has become a withdrawn shell of her former self: she is estranged from her loved ones, afraid of open spaces and rides the line between legitimate and criminal work. The worst of her troubles come in the form of violent night terrors; so frightening that she resorts to extreme measures to keep herself from sleeping. When she can take no more, she embarks on a desperate search for the source of her dreams. In so doing, she makes a shocking discovery surrounding the tragic fate of the donor whose heart now beats inside her chest.
As she delves deeper into the mystery of her donor, she realizes her dreams are not a figment of her imagination, but a real life nightmare.
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Advance Praise
"Mr. Mayes did a great job of showing that as a possibility and what an organ transplant can both physically and emotionally do to a person. Overall, a great read that was fascinating medically and had great character development on the part of Casey." ~ Manhattan Book Review
"This is a book that has a very interesting plot with an original idea that started my imagination going. This wasn’t a predictable read and I was in suspense until the author revealed the finale." ~ Long and Short Reviews
"As Dean takes you on an adrenaline-fuelled ride that twists to a kicker of a climax, ultimately uncovering a tale of human horror that is all too real, he will keep you guessing throughout as you try and figure out just who the good guys and the bad guys are. A word of warning – trust no-one as you race towards the very satisfying conclusion of this gripping psychological thriller!" ~ Book Muster Down Under
"A riveting read! All you can think about is turning the next page!" ~ Georgina Penney, Author - Fly In, Fly Out; Irrepressible You; Summer Harvest
"It’s a wonderful read and one that keeps you entertained and guessing all the way through." ~ Lost in a Good Book
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781771680387 |
| PRICE | US$16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 416 |
Featured Reviews
Patty H, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read The Recipient.
A young woman with heart problems is fortunate to receive a transplant at the time she needs one desperately. Fast forward - now a young adult, Casey, is still adjusting to her new heart. But Casey suffers from alot of worries - she can't sleep, she can't go outside, she doesn't like crowds, and she likes to be alone.
Soon Casey finds that someting is really going on with her heart and she searches to find the answers with the donor. That's where the nightmare begins.
Fast paced and engrossing. Good Beach Read!
V N, Reviewer
I did not know what to expect when I requested this book via NetGalley. I had never read any of the author's work but the books seemed like it would be interesting. Was I right!!!! This book is very good and the premise is a good one. A young lady reiceved a heart from a donor. Things are fine until she starts experiencing nightmares and her whole persona changes. Is she taking on things, thoughts, feelings from the donor? Read this book and find out. The beginning of the book seemed to be a bit busy, but stick with it. You will be glad you did. The ending was very, very good. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC of this good book in return for my honest review.
Debra L, Librarian
Very suspenseful. I thought the story dragged in a couple of places but when it caught speed...it flew. Heart recipient, Casey Schillinge, is a great character...not a whiny door mat but a stand up chick that gets a little...okay more than a little... nuts. Add a friend named Sasquatch, a wise grandfather, an over protective father, and sexy but weird doctors and you've a story that will keep you guessing and steal your breath away. I bought this for our library and I have recommended it to many readers. This is a great but dark story.
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