Synopses & Reviews
New from the author of Color Blind
...FBI profiler Jenna Ramey has synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes perceptions of color to flash through her mind, triggered by seemingly unrelated stimuli. But she has learned to understand and interpret these associations. They help her do her job. They can help save lives
A little girl has witnessed a mass shooting. What she knows may be the key to finding the man responsible. Jenna has been tasked with drawing her out, figuring out what she saw, what she remembers, what it means.
But Molly is an unusual child. She is sweet and bright, and eager to help, but she has a quirk of her own: an intense preoccupation with numbers. It helps her notice things that others dont. It also leads Jenna into a maze of speculation that could turn into a wild goose chase while the body count continues to rise.
Jenna and Molly view the world through their own filters. In some ways, they speak different languages. Now Jenna must learn to communicate, to break Mollys code, to understand the mind of a murderer
Review
Praise for Color Blind
“[A] stellar debut…Marshalls style is clipped and spare, her main character and her powerful perceptions an intriguing hero.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“High stakes and frequent setbacks keep the action taut and demonstrate Jennas human frailties. Readers will eagerly await Jennas next adventure.”—Shelf Awareness
Praise for the novels of Colby Marshall
“Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called thriller.”—R.L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps series
“An intricate puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end!”—C.J. Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Shadows
“Colby Marshalls sterling debut may transpire over more than six or seven days, but like me youll probably finish it in a single night, racing the dawn to flip the last page. A classic concept updated to fit our politics wary world.”—Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Rain Falling
Review
“Color Blind is fast paced, suspenseful, and surprising. Forensic psychiatrist Jenna Ramey is a great heroine, whose synesthesia offers a fascinating approach to investigation. Colby Marshall has written a top-notch debut novel.” —Meg Gardiner, author of Phantom Instinct
“Readers will look forward to seeing more of this appealing heroine.”—Publishers Weekly
“[A] stellar debut… Marshall's style is clipped and spare, her main character and her powerful perceptions an intriguing hero.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“High stakes and frequent setbacks keep the action taut and demonstrate Jenna's human frailties. Readers will eagerly await Jenna's next adventure, and with an imminent sequel, their wishes will quickly come true.”—Shelf Awareness
Praise for the novels of Colby Marshall
“Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called THRILLER.”—R.L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps series
“An intricate puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end!”—C.J. Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Broken
“Colby Marshalls sterling debut may transpire over more than six or seven days, but like me you'll probably finish it in a single night, racing the dawn to flip the last page. A classic concept updated to fit our politics wary world.”—Jon Land, bestselling author of The Tenth Circle
Synopsis
SYNESTHESIA: A neurological condition characterized by automatic, involuntary sensory perceptions triggered by seemingly unrelated stimuli.
There is something unusual about Dr. Jenna Rameys brain, a rare perceptual quirk that punctuates her experiences with flashes of color. They are hard to explain: red can mean anger, or love, or strength. But she can use these spontaneous mental associations, understand and interpret them enough to help her read people and situations in ways others cannot. As an FBI forensic psychiatrist, she used it to profile and catch criminals. Years ago, she used it to save her own family from her charming, sociopathic mother.
Now, the FBI has detained a mass murderer and called for Jennas help. Upon interrogation she learns that, behind bars or not, he holds the power to harm more innocentsand is obsessed with gaining power over Jenna herself. He has a partner still on the loose. And Jennas unique mind, with its strange and subtle perceptions, may be all that can prevent a terrifying reality
About the Author
Colby Marshall is also the author of
Color Blind, the first Dr. Jenna Ramey novel. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. She is especially qualified to write about grapheme-color synesthesia, as she has this rare condition.