Spies, espionage, The Manhattan Project, and murder with a paranormal twist: what more can you ask for in a book?

Former Chicago Detective Jordan Pierce put
his life on hold in order to protect America’s secret weapon against the
Nazis; The Manhattan Project. But he can’t protect himself against the
disease eating away at his humanity. Jordan discovers how much of his
soul this infection has devoured when he falls in love with the woman
who could destroy America. Choosing her, means choosing the monster he’s
becoming, making him the most powerful man he’s ever known.

Every now and then you read a book that totally takes you by surprise; Chain Reaction
was one of those books.  I have to honestly say that when I read the
blurb I wasn’t sure if this was the book for me, but I am so glad I gave
it a chance.

Archer did a fantastic job of combining true history and the
paranormal element.  In Chicago, during World War II, the United States
is racing to develop the first A-bomb.  When a scientist is murdered,
ex-Chicago P.D. detective and current night security, Jordan Pierce, is
put in charge of the investigation.  Pierce is harboring a secret: eight
months ago he was attacked by a woman, and now he needs blood to
survive.

I found the character of Pierce to be touching. He is a patriotic
American, and believes in doing the right thing.  He is also a man
confused about what has happened to him, and he seeks the one who
attacked him in the hopes that he will once again return to normal.  Dr.
Gladys Nichols becomes the focus of his investigation when he suspects
her of selling secrets to the Germans.  The only problem is she is the
first woman he has been drawn to since his change.  The author conveyed
really well Pierce’s turmoil between duty and love.

This was such a well written book, and you can tell a lot of research
was done to make sure historical parts were accurate.  Spies,
espionage, The Manhattan Project, and murder with a paranormal twist:
what more can you ask for in a book? Chain reaction is the first book in
the Phenom League series. I am glad to see this book continue on into a
series, because I want to follow Jordan Pierce as he learns more about
his new existence.Vampire Romance Books.