| Title | : | Fractured Memory |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 |
| Publication | : | First published July 5, 2016 |
United States marshal Eli Cayne saved Julia Galloway's life once…and he's prepared to do it again. But his task would be easier if she could remember him—or the murderer who almost put her in an early grave and seems to be hunting her once more. To protect Julia from the latest threat against her life, Eli has to consider the possibility that he put an innocent man in jail. Julia has no memories of the serial killer called The Hangman, though, and no reason to trust Eli. But with the killer getting closer, she must work with Eli to confront her past—and the feelings growing between them.
Fractured Memory Reviews
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Having loved another of Redwood's LIS books, I was greatly looking forward to this one. While I loved the suspense and action, the plot was sound, and the writing style fabulous, the characters really drove me nuts. Our main character Eli honestly seemed like a class-A idiot to me. I expected a lot more from a US Marshall. I did like Julia though. She was very realistic and sweet.
Overall, not my favorite because of the characters, this one was an enjoyable read and the suspense keeps you literally on the edge of your seat. Perfect for a long road trip!
CONTENT NOTE: Recommended for ages 16+ for violence and mild romance. -
{3.5 stars}
This suspenseful from the start and definitely had plenty of intrigue. The ending could have been better and was somewhat rushed. Content: A few kisses, several conversations about God and the Bible that I really enjoyed, and a bit of violence. -
When I heard that Jordyn Redwood had a new book coming out, I was very pleased because it had been three long years since her last book. I couldn't wait to read this new one! I enjoyed it very much. Great Christian suspense with a medical twist because Jordyn is a pediatric ER nurse. I love her medical blog and she's added some of her medical knowledge to this book also. She has created very believable characters and a culprit that no one would suspect! Now I look forward to her next.
If you haven't read her other three books, Proof, Peril and Poison, you should. They are awesome!
*I was given a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own. -
3.5 stars. In this Christian suspense, nurse Julia Galloway survived an attack two years ago and fought her way back from a brain injury. Someone has put out a hit on her life which comes to the attention of the FBI and the US Marshall's service. Marshall Eli Cayne was the detective in charge of her original case and he comes to her aid again. He put the killer dubbed The Hangman in prison so who could have just killed the medical professional in the same manner?
The killer was obvious to me early on in the story as the author gave readers plenty of clues. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. -
FRACTURED MEMORY is not Ms. Redwood's debut novel as I initially thought, but she is a new to me author. She seems to have the Love Inspired Suspense formula down, and shots are fired on the second page! And let the race be on...
When the safe house she is secreted off to is compromised soon after arrival, the ante is upped and interested is triggered.
My suspicions were raised early on as to who the bad "guy" might be. Red herrings were planted to keep the reader guessing, but I'd figured it out, since I read enough of these to know the formula and how it works. It is rare for a LIS author to surprise me. What I didn't know was why.
I have to be impressed by Ms. Redwood's medical knowledge, but her bio states she's a pediatric ER nurse by day. So medical mysteries are something she excels at. A great book by a new-to-me author. -
Great job once again Jordyn! Loved it!
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I love Jordyn's work and was thrilled to see that she had joined the LIS Authors. This story is well written, action packed and full of adventure. She wove her faith throughout the story like a tapestry, I like that.
Pediatric Nurse Julia Galloway was almost killed over a year ago by a serial killer. The "Hangman" had hung her but she had been rescued in time. She had spent the last eighteen months trying to get her life back but the memories of that night were locked up somewhere in her mind. Although one of the doctors Julia worked with had been arrested and awaited a death sentence her name and information had been found on a hit list. Could the killer be someone else? Could the "hangman" have a partner? Why was someone after her? Who was this marshal that was helping her? Why did he seem so familiar?
US Marshal Eli Cayne had been the police detective that was first on scene at Julia hanging. He had saved her life and had done everything he could to help her during her recovery but it was obvious when he came to her home that those memories were lost in her injured mind. He would do everything he could to protect this woman and find this killer. Unfortunately he didn't think he could protect his heart, she had already stolen that.
A journey of two broken soul trying to survive in a world suddenly exploding all around them. God has a plan for these two and it is marvelous in His eyes. God has a plan for you too. It is a plan to give you a hope and a future. Turn your life over to God and watch Him turn your life around. He just wants to be your father and to love you. -
I love medical mysteries, don't you? Although this one really is more about romantic suspense than a mysterious malady. And I love Jordyn Redwood's writing technique. She puts more tension and twists into her books than you would think the front and back could successfully contain. This is Jordyn's first venture with Harlequin's Love Inspired, and they have welcomed her with enthusiastically open arms.
This one begins with a woman (Julia Galloway) who has oxygen deprivation-induced amnesia and US Marshal (Eli Cayne) who had worked to keep her safe and healing after a near-fatal hanging. She doesn't remember him, but there's something about him that makes her feel safer. The hangman, or so the attacker has been labeled, is safely in prison, but someone has put out a hit on Julia. Why?
Daily near-death experiences keep Eli and cohorts on their toes. They put her in a safe house--which is anything but safe. Each place they select results in another attack. Obviously, there's a leak of information from within. Danger escalates to both Julia and Eli.
Buy the book now, and solve this puzzle before it's too late! -
I rarely give a novel in the Love Inspired Suspense line over 3 stars, but I can't help it. "Fractured Memory" is off the charts great! Within the first few pages I was completely invested in the lives of these imaginary people, and my heart raced as my fingers flipped page after page toward the finish line.
Redwood's writing is stellar. Her medical background makes each scene rock solid. Her story pacing is spot on. Now, I must confess; I knew whodunit within the first few chapters.
Normally, I find the easy peasy Name The Perp aspect to be a turn off. However, even though I knew who, and they (the good guys) knew, neither of us knew the how or the why.
That was enough incentive to keep reading. . .and reading. . .and reading until the last page was turned. And I was very satisfied without feeling placated.
I'm still not a fan of the LIS formula. A really great novel needs room to grow. An intense and engaging plot needs room to breathe. But, if you only read one LIS novel this year, make it "Fractured Memory" by Jordyn Redwood. -
I loved this book and had a hard time putting it down. Julia was the victim of a serial killer and she was the only one of his victim's who actually survived. The problem is she does not remember anything about the event, nor does she want to. Everyone thought the serial killer was behind bars. One day, US Marshal shows up on her doorstep telling her a hit package has been put out on her and she needs to go into protective custody. He is the one who saved her, but she doesn't remember him. She decides that she doesn't want to be a victim any longer and decides to try and remember what happened that night. However, she is almost killed multiple times even though Eli is doing his best. Are they able to save her before she does? Are Eli and Julia ever going to be able to admit their love for one another? Eli keeps pushing her away because he says it his unprofessional and doesn't want to compromise his ability to do the job.
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Wow! What a wonderful read. This book is not my normal read, but I really enjoyed it. The author, Jordyn Redwood, is also new to me. Your doorbell rings and you answer the door to a US Marshal standing in the doorway, telling you that you life is in danger and you need to leave immediately and go with him. What would you do, what would you say, how would you feel? This book really kept my interesr and on my toes. When I thought I knew what was going to happened, it changed. I really enjoyed this book and thanks to BookFun for this book, i wanted to post my honest review.
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I've had this book on my TBR pile for a while, and this week was the one for me to take a couple of them off!
I really liked this book with its' storylines of medical and law enforcement issues. Both are favorites of mine. I did enjoy the romance part too, I didn't feel it was too sappy which is often a complaint I have with that genre. Not here. The complexity of the rest of it worked great!
LoveInspired Suspense is becoming a real go-to for me when I'm looking for a little less than a big novel to while away a few hours. I will watch for more titles from Jordyn Redwood as well! -
Awww!!!! What a good book.
I would have liked a but more character development and know more about what happened in the characters' backgrounds. But I was definitely rooting for the main protagonists, and I loved the story.
I called the twist about halfway through, so you might say it was a bit on the predictable side. -
Bedtime reading for a week, this procedural rings true. I was given a copy and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
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Oh My GOODNESS! So Many Twists and Turns! Jordyn Redwood had me feeling like I was running a 5k and looking over my shoulder!
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This was an awesome book. I was at the edge of my seat. The suspense was killing me. It was clean also with awesome story lines. I look forward to reading many more books by Jordyn Redwood.
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Boring and predictable
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Fractured Memory by Jordyn Redwood is a fast paced action-packed thriller that grabs the reader's attention from the first page. The characters are believable and well-developed. This book held my interest from the beginning and I was sorry to see it end. I did feel as if there should be a prequel to explain some of the things in the book as parts of it made me feel as if I were missing important details that I should know to help me better understand the scene I was reading. Does that mean there's a prequel in the wings? I hope so! Having said that, I would give the book a 4 star review. I definitely look forward to reading more books by this author.
I received a copy of this book from the author and The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. -
A very well written suspense with a medical theme. First time for me to read Jordyn Redwood and I was happy to discover her work. I look forward to her books in the future. This story line is a little different being a medical setting and the suspense holds your interest as well as the love that develops in the story. I think you won't be able to put it down, just as I couldn't.
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Imagine that the next knock on your door belongs to a law enforcement official who brings the news that you've been targeted by a killer and you have to leave home now. What thoughts might run through your head? Undoubtedly, you'd be reeling from the revelation and the upheaval, especially if it's not the first time you've been victimized by a would-be killer.
That's the premise of Jordyn Redwood's latest "Love Inspired® Suspense" novel Fractured Memory. Julia Galloway lost so much the night she was attacked by a serial killer known as "The Hangman"; her memory of the event and the days that followed, her security, her parents, who perished on the way to the hospital to see her the day she was nearly murdered. It's not surprising, then, that this latest development sends her into a tailspin emotionally.
Meanwhile, US Marshal Eli Cayne, the cop who found her then and helped her recover, is the one who delivers the bad news to her. Struggling with the attachment he formed to her (unbeknownst to her), he weighs his feelings for her against his obligations as a marshal to not get too emotionally involved in the case. Naturally, they develop a relationship forged by the many perilous scenarios they find themselves in. (It wouldn't be a "Love Inspired ®" book if they didn't.)
From the beginning, the story goes into overdrive, as the two protagonists are thrust into one potentially deadly situation after another. There are also plenty of opportunities for Julia, a pediatric nurse (as is the author), to utilize her medical expertise or relate events in the story to her past patients. The apparently gorgeous Colorado landscape (I wouldn't know; I've never left my home province of Ontario) provides the perfect backdrop for danger and romance both. Faith also plays an important part in the character's lives; God is an ever-present source of strength for them when they call upon Him.
Regrettably, I have a confession to make; I knew who done it (or rather, who was going to done it) almost immediately; several hints dropped throughout were easy to follow. That doesn't usually happen with me, and I'm unsure whether that's a common feature of a lot of these short novels or just this one. So that kind of took the wind out of my sails. But aside from that, it made an enjoyable read; I started and finished it in one afternoon.
Jordyn Redwood cleverly juggles a myriad of twists and turns to paint a picture of the kind of healing and hope we can find in God and each other when we begin to trust again. Fractured Memory reopens old wounds with a crisis and sees it through to the end. -
Wow! What a start to a fast pace mystery. There you are quietly in your home, and you hear a knock on your door. I suspect it was more like a pounding Julia heard. As she opens the door , she comes face to face with Eli Cayne, also known as a US Marshall. There has been a hit put on her life and she must go with Eli to a safe house. This must have been hard to decipher for Julia. After all she is still trying to recover from a horrible crime committed against her. Because of the injuries she sustained during that brutal attack, she can't remember much about the incident. What must it be like to know something horrible happened to you, yet you can't put the puzzle together?
I loved Julia instantly. She was gutsy, tough and a little apprehensive of others. I believe she was well written and made the story so realistic. She works as a pediatric nurse and her compassion for her patients were so genuine. This new threat to her life is something she has to face and will have to learn to trust Eli. Will she learn to trust Eli?
Eli is a very strong character and will do anything to keep Julia safe. Will her memory cone back so she can help the police figure out who wants her dead? Eli is always close by and I loved his protectiveness towards her. I loved the references to their faith in the story. It was gentle little reminders that they were trusting God to see them through the situation they were in. The story starts with a bang and never slows down. Now they must figure out who the "Hangman" is and stop him or her before another death happens. I loved that there were several suspects which made the story so intriguing. With the medical terminology in the book, I appreciated the research went into the story. The author has once again written a story that gives me chills and keeps me turning pages as fast as I can. Get ready for an intense story that will have readers following Julia and Eli as they try to keep one step ahead of the "Hangman." The ending is so compelling and action packed I didn't want it to end. Once again the author has given readers a heart pounding story that mystery fans will love.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from The BookClub Network. The review is my own opinion and I was not compensated for it. -
Title: Fractured Memory
Author: Jordyn Redwood
Pages: 224
Year: 2016
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book from
www.bookfun.org
Save a couple of hours and then delve into the wonderful novel of suspense, thrills and chills written by Jordyn Redwood. Eli Cayne is a US Marshall tasked with protecting a witness named Julie Galloway who is a pediatric nurse. However, Julie suffers from amnesia and can’t identify the man who attempted to kill her like other women by hanging. For me, this was one of the best Love Inspired Suspense stories as the tension never let up and there were surprises in the plot when I least expected them.
Once I began the novel, I couldn’t stop reading! The author does one amazing job not just with the plot but with the main characters, Eli and Julie. I loved the bravery Julie begins to exert in probing her memories in order to be able to solve the crimes before another victim shows up. The way the case turns out really surprised me not by identifying the “who” did it, but the why of the story.
I really enjoy Love Inspired Suspense books because they can take a reader on a quick and thrilling trip through danger, with faith and hope as the support posts that hold up the novel. Please pick up this latest addition to the many Love Inspired books and share it with those you know who love a good book!
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