Book Review For Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds
5-Stars: Pulse racing paranormal medical thriller, that brings haunting to a
whole new level.
Author and neurosurgeon Gary Simonds, masterfully draws his
readers into both the professional and chaotic neurosurgery universe. I was
struck with the sheer humanity and even venerability of the neuro surgical
team. We tend to put our medical professionals on hero pedestals. This
intensifies the already perfectionistic, workaholic, overcommitted struggle for
achievement, among these medical personalities in danger of succumbing to human
fallacy.
Pregnant with their third, Environmental Lawyer Kelly Brenan
and her husband Ryan Brenan (Neurosurgeon) leaves the bustle of DC. They
settled their growing family into a rambling old farmhouse with lots of land
and new opportunities within the community of New Bethany, Pennsylvania.
You now have a front row seat in the neurosurgery ward, and
in the lives of the neurosurgery team, at the Carriere Clinic. The intense,
life and death drama, that unfolds professionally and personally will keep you
turning the pages. Follow Ryan’s personal journey, as paranormal entities start
to reveal themselves to him, causing him to fight for his sanity, and his
family. Witness the keystrokes and images as Ryan is forced into a macabre
treasure hunt. Ryan believes he has proof; the dark lady, and the other ghosts
are real. Does he find enough evidence to convince his wife Kelly and other
important people around him?
Let me bring you into the story here: “It was as if the
undead were determined to become regular fixtures in his life. Perhaps it was
New Bethany, though, and not him. Perhaps the place was overrepresented in the
metaphysical world. Or could it have something to do with the jeep? He seemed
to experience so many of his “interfaces” when in the jeep. It had been his
father’s. When his father died, his mother put it in storage until he could
drive. He loved the beat-up old thing, but could it be some sort of spook
receiver? Who knew? The only thing of which Ryan was certain was that he needed
a break, a reprieve, an armistice with the world of the dead. His wits were
fraying; his pistons, overheating. So, he clung to the promise of an upcoming
escape—only a couple of weeks away—a neurosurgical meeting in Miami. Seven
glorious days away from the apparently very haunted Susquehanna Valley. Surely
the spirit world couldn’t flourish in the bright sun and salty air of South
Beach. It wouldn’t be long and he would be in another world altogether— one
bursting with life and youth and play. And as icing on the cake, he’d be
accompanied by Kelly.”
Will this retreat bring Ryan the mental rest and family time
that he yearns for?
I highly recommend Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds. Once I
started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I was surprised by the ending. The
story will challenge some of your preconceived ideas while entertaining you
with humor, family drama, and the thrill of paranormal activity.
Editorial Review by Book Marketing Global Network:
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