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The Faces of Doctor Richards

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Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book. This book was so much more than what I expected. The storyline was great, the characters were relatable, and the whole premise of a serum that allows for changing your structure as well as practically reversing the aging process was so much fun to read! The unraveling of Dr. Richards, as well as the hold that he had over others, was remarkable. I would love to see a sequel!

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Dr. Richards has 5 women who desire their youth and will do anything for it - but at what cost - an aborted fetus? A magical liquid shot to keep them young? And with this he has discovered a way to change his identity. But then women are found murdered - What is happening? And why are they all connected to Dr. Richards?
Will they catch him before he escapes forever

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What a crazy and wild medical sci-fi rollercoaster I just rode! Although the "science" is way out there, "this entire case is one step away from the Twilight Zone and bordering on X-Files..."

Dr. Todd Richards has discovered and perfected a secret serum that allows him the ability to transform himself into anyone else. The only problem is that his research protocols require him to use fetal stem cells and that means he needs a steady supply of pregnant women willing to undergo abortion. In Richards' world, the USA has overturned Roe v Wade and abortion is now illegal. He needs to find subjects, however, and has managed to do so by securing 5 women who desire keeping their youthful faces and bodies. The price is their fetus. Meanwhile, the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, and every other agency wants a piece of Dr. Richards. In fact, the President has decided that experiments using this serum should go forward to protect the security of the United States. Wouldn't it be amazing if the military operatives could infiltrate any terrorist cell or other enemy camp by using this incredible ability? Dr. Richards, unfortunately, doesn't want to play this game and he has his own special plans. NO SPOILERS.

This book was fast and fun even though it really required a huge leap to suspend disbelief. There was a huge cast of characters and it was hard at times to keep everyone slotted into their places but the usual variety of good guys and bad guys. I would have enjoyed this thriller so much more had the ARC I was reading been edited. The errors were quite distracting, but I pushed past and couldn't help but imagine this as a blockbuster movie. I read it over several hours as I found it totally kept my attention wondering what would happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend to fans of this genre.

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I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and author Steve Jaffe for providing me with an ARC of The Faces of Doctor Richards!

This was such an enjoyable and twisted read! I was able to fully immerse myself in the story line and believe everything that was happening. This kept me seriously guessing until the very end. Anything relating to the medical field is a yes from me, so to have it be enjoyable as well is the icing on the cake!

Thank you again for allowed me to read and review this ARC!

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Thankyou to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and the author, Steve Jaffe, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Faces of Doctor Richards in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Such a good read, one I really enjoyed The storyline was well thought out and written. The characters are well drawn and intriguing. It grabs you right from the start. I can't wait for more from this author. 3.5 stars.
Well worth a read.

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Oh, this was a fun book. A twisty thriller that is actually believable, I've been reading more and more thrillers recently, and some (many?) take a few too many twists and leave the reader thinking about how this could just NEVER happen. There is just enough out of the world craziness to this one without jumping the shark. Kept me guessing until the end! I could easily see this made in to a tv series. Dr. Richards os the perfect antihero. It sort of reminded me of Dexter, where we find ourselves cheering for the villain. Will most likely look for another title from this author.

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