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Adam and Grace #4
Griffin's Cure
A scientist discovers the source of an important new drug. One humanity desperately needs. Who would want him dead?
Dr. Taras Petrenko was a brilliant scientist seeking new ways to heal the sick and save the dying. Now he's lying dead in his laboratory, but there's no direct evidence of foul play: no bullet hole, no stab wound, no blunt force trauma.
Yet Sgt. Adam Davis and his constable are positive he was murdered. So is Jay Griffin.
Cured repeatedly during childhood by his mother’s potions, Jay asked his professor to evaluate one of her remedies — a unique, strange little fungus. Fascinated, Taras immediately began to investigate its powers.
But why would someone want to kill a man determined to save thousands of lives? The answers lie in greed, passion and power. Adam won’t stop until he finds the truth . . . and the killer.
Griffin's Cure is the fourth book in the Adam and Grace mystery series. Pick up this timely and compelling novel today.
Dr. Taras Petrenko was a brilliant scientist seeking new ways to heal the sick and save the dying. Now he's lying dead in his laboratory, but there's no direct evidence of foul play: no bullet hole, no stab wound, no blunt force trauma.
Yet Sgt. Adam Davis and his constable are positive he was murdered. So is Jay Griffin.
Cured repeatedly during childhood by his mother’s potions, Jay asked his professor to evaluate one of her remedies — a unique, strange little fungus. Fascinated, Taras immediately began to investigate its powers.
But why would someone want to kill a man determined to save thousands of lives? The answers lie in greed, passion and power. Adam won’t stop until he finds the truth . . . and the killer.
Griffin's Cure is the fourth book in the Adam and Grace mystery series. Pick up this timely and compelling novel today.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2020
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About the author
J.C. Paulson
10 books197 followersJ.C. Paulson thinks a mystery can, and perhaps should, also be a love story.
Switching from fact (journalism) into fiction (novels, mostly) later in life, it seemed a natural thing to combine the two. Evil versus good. Hate versus love. Think Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane, and a host of cozy mystery couples — not that her novels are very cozy.
Changing the world would be nice, too. Fiction allows us to swallow the bitter pills of social injustice and still (hopefully) be entranced, entertained and entangled in their solutions.
A rabid reader of mystery novels, J.C. Paulson has long admired the works of Dorothy Sayers, P.D. James, Louise Penny and Ann Cleeves.
She lives in a rambling bungalow on a quiet street in Saskatoon, Canada with her husband, Ken, a goldsmith. She therefore wears a tiny golden replica of her first murder weapon around her neck.
Switching from fact (journalism) into fiction (novels, mostly) later in life, it seemed a natural thing to combine the two. Evil versus good. Hate versus love. Think Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane, and a host of cozy mystery couples — not that her novels are very cozy.
Changing the world would be nice, too. Fiction allows us to swallow the bitter pills of social injustice and still (hopefully) be entranced, entertained and entangled in their solutions.
A rabid reader of mystery novels, J.C. Paulson has long admired the works of Dorothy Sayers, P.D. James, Louise Penny and Ann Cleeves.
She lives in a rambling bungalow on a quiet street in Saskatoon, Canada with her husband, Ken, a goldsmith. She therefore wears a tiny golden replica of her first murder weapon around her neck.
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April 9, 2021
Intense Mystery and Sweet Love
Author J.C. Paulson’s fourth book in her Adam and Grace series, “Griffin’s Cure,” grabbed my attention and never let go. It presents a humdinger of a murder mystery and introduces a sparkling new character to the series, Jay Griffin. Paulson’s narrative style is straightforward and fun to read, yet her plots are complex and page-turning. “Griffin’s Cure” is a mystery well-told that is colored with Paulson’s light touch at sweet romance. She does a marvelous job of tying up all the loose plot and character ends, which I appreciate. I throughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to mystery lovers, anyone who’s looking for a satisfying read.
Author J.C. Paulson’s fourth book in her Adam and Grace series, “Griffin’s Cure,” grabbed my attention and never let go. It presents a humdinger of a murder mystery and introduces a sparkling new character to the series, Jay Griffin. Paulson’s narrative style is straightforward and fun to read, yet her plots are complex and page-turning. “Griffin’s Cure” is a mystery well-told that is colored with Paulson’s light touch at sweet romance. She does a marvelous job of tying up all the loose plot and character ends, which I appreciate. I throughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to mystery lovers, anyone who’s looking for a satisfying read.
July 27, 2020
Adam And Grace always get their man.
This particular case has an international flavor for Adam and Grace. It provides lots of high adventure and drama. It's a hold on to your hats, too roaring good time. Very fast paced and an extremely good read.
This particular case has an international flavor for Adam and Grace. It provides lots of high adventure and drama. It's a hold on to your hats, too roaring good time. Very fast paced and an extremely good read.
January 29, 2021
What a wonderful series this has been! Not quit halfway through had me rushing forward, anxious to see what happened next. The book brought out the feels, that's for sure! Fell in love with Hope and Jay. Highly recommend this book, along with all that came before!
October 17, 2020
JCP just keeps getting better and better with each successive book. A top flight sexy who-done-it.
May 7, 2021
Griffin's Cure is another winner of a mystery. The book was difficult to put down--even when I had to go to work the next day. As with the first ones, the characters draw you in. The author introduces us to some secondary characters and we learn more about some we've already met. She also brings in a new character that I wouldn't mind having as a younger brother myself.
Grabe this keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat mystery and settle in because you're not going to want to stop until The End.
Grabe this keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat mystery and settle in because you're not going to want to stop until The End.
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May 6, 2022Another great Adam and Grace novel. An intriguing, pacey plot, more twists and turns than the South Saskatchewan River, and lots of steamy romance. And as (once upon a time) an agricultural scientist, it was nice to see that academic discipline highlighted, even if I never did anything quite so potentially important. I thoroughly enjoyed Griffin's Cure.
August 13, 2020
Griffin’s cure is a mystery-crime story featuring Sergeant Adam Davis and his reporter girlfriend Grace Rampling. It’s the 4th in the series and the first I’ve read. Despite lots of backstory, that’s clearly been covered in the earlier books, it didn’t impact much enjoyment of this cleverly crafted tale of a murder relating to a potential miracle mushroom - the Gryphon.
I wasn’t surprised to discover that JC Paulson is a journalist. The writing is tight and error free. There has clearly been significant research into the Canadian Light Source institute, agriculture and poisons. This knowledge is shown rather than told, making me feel that the author is very knowledgeable on the subjects without being overwhelmed by it.
The author has included “romance” as a genre. This might put off many readers and would have deterred me, if it hadn't been recommended to me. I was relieved to discover that there were no soppy romantic interludes that jumped out and offended me. The story builds with attention to characters and their interactions which works extremely well. If this is "romance", then I've been misguided all my life. However I think it is just "life" and so the story is both character and plot driven. It picks up pace to a great climax as Adam realises the motive and perpetrator of the crimes.
The author has included “romance” as a genre. This might put off many readers and would have deterred me, if it hadn't been recommended to me. I was relieved to discover that there were no soppy romantic interludes that jumped out and offended me. The story builds with attention to characters and their interactions which works extremely well. If this is "romance", then I've been misguided all my life. However I think it is just "life" and so the story is both character and plot driven. It picks up pace to a great climax as Adam realises the motive and perpetrator of the crimes.
This story deserves 5 black daggers from me.
I wouldn’t have read this excellent book if not for the recommendation. I’m glad I did and will equally recommend it, especially if you enjoy the likes of “Death in Paradise” and “Midsomer Murders” where character development is as important as a murder-mystery.
I wasn’t surprised to discover that JC Paulson is a journalist. The writing is tight and error free. There has clearly been significant research into the Canadian Light Source institute, agriculture and poisons. This knowledge is shown rather than told, making me feel that the author is very knowledgeable on the subjects without being overwhelmed by it.
The author has included “romance” as a genre. This might put off many readers and would have deterred me, if it hadn't been recommended to me. I was relieved to discover that there were no soppy romantic interludes that jumped out and offended me. The story builds with attention to characters and their interactions which works extremely well. If this is "romance", then I've been misguided all my life. However I think it is just "life" and so the story is both character and plot driven. It picks up pace to a great climax as Adam realises the motive and perpetrator of the crimes.
The author has included “romance” as a genre. This might put off many readers and would have deterred me, if it hadn't been recommended to me. I was relieved to discover that there were no soppy romantic interludes that jumped out and offended me. The story builds with attention to characters and their interactions which works extremely well. If this is "romance", then I've been misguided all my life. However I think it is just "life" and so the story is both character and plot driven. It picks up pace to a great climax as Adam realises the motive and perpetrator of the crimes.
This story deserves 5 black daggers from me.
I wouldn’t have read this excellent book if not for the recommendation. I’m glad I did and will equally recommend it, especially if you enjoy the likes of “Death in Paradise” and “Midsomer Murders” where character development is as important as a murder-mystery.
May 30, 2020
Griffin’s Cure is book 4 of a series that focuses on two main characters, Adam and Grace. I didn’t know this when I first picked it from the Kindle list, but it didn’t matter. The book is complete in itself with no need for the reader to have the foundation of the previous three.
I love crime mysteries but will rarely read a love story (sorry). The author, J. C. Paulson, combines the two successfully, making the mystery enticing enough that I can ignore the romances (yes, there are more than one). In this mystery, a university professor/scientist who is looking into the healing properties of a rare fungus is killed. Was it a jealous coworker? One of the grad students? A female student who was in love with him? Sgt. Adam Davis is the chief investigator; Grace, his significant other, is a journalist covering the story. Together, with the grad student who first brought the fungus to the professor, they seek to find the person killed and why.
Paulson doesn’t put all her efforts in only the main characters, She fully develops other likeable “co-stars,” including Constable James and his significant other, Brian; Jay, the grad student, and his family; and Hope, Grace’s sister. I found them all charming.
My next stop: the first book of the series, Adam’s Witness. I’m looking forward to it.
I love crime mysteries but will rarely read a love story (sorry). The author, J. C. Paulson, combines the two successfully, making the mystery enticing enough that I can ignore the romances (yes, there are more than one). In this mystery, a university professor/scientist who is looking into the healing properties of a rare fungus is killed. Was it a jealous coworker? One of the grad students? A female student who was in love with him? Sgt. Adam Davis is the chief investigator; Grace, his significant other, is a journalist covering the story. Together, with the grad student who first brought the fungus to the professor, they seek to find the person killed and why.
Paulson doesn’t put all her efforts in only the main characters, She fully develops other likeable “co-stars,” including Constable James and his significant other, Brian; Jay, the grad student, and his family; and Hope, Grace’s sister. I found them all charming.
My next stop: the first book of the series, Adam’s Witness. I’m looking forward to it.
May 22, 2020
This book was wonderful: it had romance, mystery, murder, and a great amount of tension :) I tend to accidentally pick up the Adam and Grace books out of sequence, but it works out because each book has its own self-contained mystery. In this book, a scientist is found dead, which is suspicious once it's discovered that he and his grad students were seeking to exploit the healing properties of a fungus. Of course, everyone wants to control this asset, so chaos ensues to a thrilling level. To add to the fun, there's a new romance blooming and a couple taking the next step toward bliss.
On a personal note, I really appreciated the mention of a Ukrainian Baba foraging. That part of the book brought up memories of my own ancestors.
On a personal note, I really appreciated the mention of a Ukrainian Baba foraging. That part of the book brought up memories of my own ancestors.
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September 22, 2020Delighted to receive this lovely professional review from Michelle Shaw/SaskBooks.
Link: https://www.jcpaulsonwriter.com/post/...
Griffin’s Cure
by J.C. Paulson
Published by Joanne Paulson
Review by Michelle Shaw
$20 ISBN 9780995975668
A brilliant scientist lies dead in his laboratory at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan. There is no bullet wound, no stab wound, no sign of blunt force trauma. In fact, no obvious cause of death. Yet he was clearly murdered.
This is the fourth book in J.C. Paulson’s Adam and Grace romantic suspense series and Paulson really does get better with each book. The plot in Griffin’s Cure revolves around a unique mushroom with unusual healing powers and a brilliant young University of Saskatchewan student Jay Griffin. There’s lots of action (romantic and otherwise) as Detective Sergeant Adam Davis of the Saskatoon Police and StarPhoenix reporter Grace Rampling desperately try to figure out who killed Dr Taras Petrenko before more people are murdered.
Once again Paulson sets her story in Saskatoon, this time primarily at the University of Saskatchewan. The Departments of Agriculture and Dentistry feature prominently, a police officer goes undercover as a student and there’s lots of intrigue among academic staff and students. For a little international flair, there’s even a Prague connection.
Timewise this book occurs shortly after the previous one, Fire Lake, and I enjoyed seeing how the characters and their relationships develop.
As a resident of Saskatoon, I love the fact that the books are set in familiar surroundings. In Griffin’s Cure, when Paulson describes the young man sitting on a park bench, perched on the hill overlooking the South Saskatchewan River I can see it so clearly in my imagination. Her description of the Thorvaldson Building: “built to resemble a small castle, the old building’s stone exterior loomed with sturdy elegance over the students rushing in and out of its heavy doors” conjures up a vivid picture in my mind. Even the mention of the Esso on the corner of Clarence and Eighth made me smile in recognition.
Although the Adam and Grace series was originally meant to be a trilogy, clearly this is no longer the case. Apparently, there is now a fifth book on its way next year and I am delighted.
J.C. Paulson has been a journalist for many years. She made the leap from fact to fiction several years ago when her characters would not allow her to sleep at night. Her previous books include Adam’s Witness, Broken Through and Fire Lake.
THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM WWW.SKBOOKS.COM
Link: https://www.jcpaulsonwriter.com/post/...
Griffin’s Cure
by J.C. Paulson
Published by Joanne Paulson
Review by Michelle Shaw
$20 ISBN 9780995975668
A brilliant scientist lies dead in his laboratory at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan. There is no bullet wound, no stab wound, no sign of blunt force trauma. In fact, no obvious cause of death. Yet he was clearly murdered.
This is the fourth book in J.C. Paulson’s Adam and Grace romantic suspense series and Paulson really does get better with each book. The plot in Griffin’s Cure revolves around a unique mushroom with unusual healing powers and a brilliant young University of Saskatchewan student Jay Griffin. There’s lots of action (romantic and otherwise) as Detective Sergeant Adam Davis of the Saskatoon Police and StarPhoenix reporter Grace Rampling desperately try to figure out who killed Dr Taras Petrenko before more people are murdered.
Once again Paulson sets her story in Saskatoon, this time primarily at the University of Saskatchewan. The Departments of Agriculture and Dentistry feature prominently, a police officer goes undercover as a student and there’s lots of intrigue among academic staff and students. For a little international flair, there’s even a Prague connection.
Timewise this book occurs shortly after the previous one, Fire Lake, and I enjoyed seeing how the characters and their relationships develop.
As a resident of Saskatoon, I love the fact that the books are set in familiar surroundings. In Griffin’s Cure, when Paulson describes the young man sitting on a park bench, perched on the hill overlooking the South Saskatchewan River I can see it so clearly in my imagination. Her description of the Thorvaldson Building: “built to resemble a small castle, the old building’s stone exterior loomed with sturdy elegance over the students rushing in and out of its heavy doors” conjures up a vivid picture in my mind. Even the mention of the Esso on the corner of Clarence and Eighth made me smile in recognition.
Although the Adam and Grace series was originally meant to be a trilogy, clearly this is no longer the case. Apparently, there is now a fifth book on its way next year and I am delighted.
J.C. Paulson has been a journalist for many years. She made the leap from fact to fiction several years ago when her characters would not allow her to sleep at night. Her previous books include Adam’s Witness, Broken Through and Fire Lake.
THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM WWW.SKBOOKS.COM
November 30, 2020
Griffin's Cure delves into themes of industrial espionage, big pharma and some interesting results arise as Adam (Paulson's main male character in the series) and his team at Saskatoon Police take on a case with far-reaching ramifications. A murder has been committed and it takes all their ingenuity, their bravery and their quick-thinking to solve this one before more people die. At the centre of it all is the charming, genius-level Jay Griffin and a mushroom so important it's worth killing for.
What I liked: The author's research is second to none. Highly believable and well imagined, the use of drugs, the side-effects and the way the police unravel the multi-layered mystery is excellent. The action scenes are tense and realistic and utterly absorbing.
What I disliked: I found a level of repetition I wasn't comfortable with weaving through the story. It is complex, so I understand the need for it. Even so, it made the middle of the story sag a bit for me. I didn't get the budding romance (NO SPOILERS, so identities withheld). It felt a tad contrived - My personal interpretation/sense of the characters and story around them.
Overall a solid effort by Paulson. Readers who have read her other books will love this book for bringing the Adam and Grace story to a satisfying conclusion that leaves it open enough to continue in future. This is a good read for anyone who enjoys mystery romance, murder mysteries, urban mysteries and thrillers with spies and undercover elements.
What I liked: The author's research is second to none. Highly believable and well imagined, the use of drugs, the side-effects and the way the police unravel the multi-layered mystery is excellent. The action scenes are tense and realistic and utterly absorbing.
What I disliked: I found a level of repetition I wasn't comfortable with weaving through the story. It is complex, so I understand the need for it. Even so, it made the middle of the story sag a bit for me. I didn't get the budding romance (NO SPOILERS, so identities withheld). It felt a tad contrived - My personal interpretation/sense of the characters and story around them.
Overall a solid effort by Paulson. Readers who have read her other books will love this book for bringing the Adam and Grace story to a satisfying conclusion that leaves it open enough to continue in future. This is a good read for anyone who enjoys mystery romance, murder mysteries, urban mysteries and thrillers with spies and undercover elements.
September 27, 2022
Molecules and murder?
Science, molecules, and mushrooms. What sort of a combination for a murder mystery is this? I am a fan of author Paulson's writing but this time I wondered if I would make it through the first molecular connection to the story. Mushrooms, I understand, science, not so much. But this talented writer did not disappoint and led me on a mind boggling journey of intrigue and imaginative healing. This book can be read as a stand alone but I have read them in order to date and found that it flows nicely with not an overwhelming amount of backstory bogging the book down. My favorite scene was Jay explaining Mom's healing concoctions. I hope we see more of Jay and his family in future stories. He and his family, including Hope have much to add. This is not an easy mystery to solve. For once, I did find a clue. Watch carefully, it is cleverly hidden. This book would certainly be enjoyed by the science nerds as well as the mystery buffs. The research was impeccable.
Science, molecules, and mushrooms. What sort of a combination for a murder mystery is this? I am a fan of author Paulson's writing but this time I wondered if I would make it through the first molecular connection to the story. Mushrooms, I understand, science, not so much. But this talented writer did not disappoint and led me on a mind boggling journey of intrigue and imaginative healing. This book can be read as a stand alone but I have read them in order to date and found that it flows nicely with not an overwhelming amount of backstory bogging the book down. My favorite scene was Jay explaining Mom's healing concoctions. I hope we see more of Jay and his family in future stories. He and his family, including Hope have much to add. This is not an easy mystery to solve. For once, I did find a clue. Watch carefully, it is cleverly hidden. This book would certainly be enjoyed by the science nerds as well as the mystery buffs. The research was impeccable.
April 14, 2020
Thank you Hidden Gems for the free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This was a great read!!
Perfect police procedural type book, with lots of tension and had me guessing right until the end who was the murderer.
Well researched, and brilliant plot, touching on a few real life elements of what goes on regarding the pharmaceutical industry.
Really loved the characters in the book, the author did well to get me invested in them, holding thumbs that all turns out well ... even had be saying at one point ... "you had better not let (don't want to include spoilers) die!!"
Just enough romance in to break up the tension, and some really cute and quirky moments that made me smile.
If you like the whodunit type book, with a very subtle, not overly 'rammed down your throat' bigger message, then you will definitely enjoy this book.
This was a great read!!
Perfect police procedural type book, with lots of tension and had me guessing right until the end who was the murderer.
Well researched, and brilliant plot, touching on a few real life elements of what goes on regarding the pharmaceutical industry.
Really loved the characters in the book, the author did well to get me invested in them, holding thumbs that all turns out well ... even had be saying at one point ... "you had better not let (don't want to include spoilers) die!!"
Just enough romance in to break up the tension, and some really cute and quirky moments that made me smile.
If you like the whodunit type book, with a very subtle, not overly 'rammed down your throat' bigger message, then you will definitely enjoy this book.
May 17, 2022
As seems to be the case with Paulson's books I am reaching for my six stars AGAIN. Paulson's journalist skills are evident in her research and in her ability to understand what makes a great story. JC knows how to write page turners that I, for one, can't put down. She has me rooting for characters so much I was rooting for a minor character who wasn't even all that likeable.
Each of these books can stand alone, the information you need to know is contained within each book so, in theory, you can just read any one and not get lost as to what's going on. However, you don't want to do that - in fact I strongly advise against it. Read them all, from the beginning, in order. This is so far, for me a six star series and I can't see that changing no matter how many books there are.
Each of these books can stand alone, the information you need to know is contained within each book so, in theory, you can just read any one and not get lost as to what's going on. However, you don't want to do that - in fact I strongly advise against it. Read them all, from the beginning, in order. This is so far, for me a six star series and I can't see that changing no matter how many books there are.
October 31, 2020
Good to the very last page!
Of the 4 books so far in this series, this is my favorite! Ms. Paulson has a knack for storytelling. Intelligent, believable characters combined with her ability to set the scene keeps you entranced till the end.
Of the 4 books so far in this series, this is my favorite! Ms. Paulson has a knack for storytelling. Intelligent, believable characters combined with her ability to set the scene keeps you entranced till the end.
November 16, 2021
4th book of the trilogy
I was so pleased to see Adam and Grace again after what seems like years and I was not disappointed with book 4. Now looking forward to the 5th and 6th books in this excellent series.The stories are always original and exciting the returning characters feel like old friends that I am always pleased to meet again. What more could I want?
I was so pleased to see Adam and Grace again after what seems like years and I was not disappointed with book 4. Now looking forward to the 5th and 6th books in this excellent series.The stories are always original and exciting the returning characters feel like old friends that I am always pleased to meet again. What more could I want?
August 28, 2021
I'm still on review-hiatus but I just have to say this is my favorite book in the series so far. Keep them coming, please!
October 31, 2025
J.C. Paulson has done it again! Griffin's Cure, the fourth instalment in the Adam and Grace Series, is excellent. Dr. Taras Petrenko, a brilliant scientist on the verge of potentially discovering a new drug that could help countless people, is found dead in his lab. Professor to Jay Griffin and admired by everyone, both Jay and Adam are convinced he’s been murdered – yet there’s no obvious cause of death. Despite the mystery, Adam is determined to uncover what really happened.
Once again, the story is full of twists, turns, and tension, all balanced beautifully with emotional depth and, of course, the compelling and electric relationship between Adam and Grace. I also loved how this book is thought provoking, exploring themes of greed and power that so often accompany scientific discovery. As always, the characters feel completely authentic, and the writing is vivid and beautiful. The balance between thriller, mystery, and emotional intensity is perfect, and the pacing keeps you gripped from start to finish. For me, this is storytelling at its finest, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Nor can I wait to read book five!
Once again, the story is full of twists, turns, and tension, all balanced beautifully with emotional depth and, of course, the compelling and electric relationship between Adam and Grace. I also loved how this book is thought provoking, exploring themes of greed and power that so often accompany scientific discovery. As always, the characters feel completely authentic, and the writing is vivid and beautiful. The balance between thriller, mystery, and emotional intensity is perfect, and the pacing keeps you gripped from start to finish. For me, this is storytelling at its finest, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Nor can I wait to read book five!
September 12, 2023
This novel by Ms. Paulson is the one that I have found most intriguing. Perhaps because I have worked in the medical community and my husband worked in pharmaceuticals.
The premise of Griffin's Cure is not without precedence. Over the decades, the search for cures for many diseases and conditions that ravage humanity has been ongoing. Ms. Paulson presents it in a fashion that demonstrates what often hampers discoveries from becoming available because of corporate greed and hubris.
But the forefront of all this is what lengths some might go to sabotage such research, including the murder of the leading researcher.
At this point, Ms. Paulson excels in melding the scientific with the horrific on an international scale, as crime after crime is committed to hamper the continued research into the Gryphon cure.
Adam and Grace are also facing a crossroads in their future as they realise all that marriage entails, from the decision to have children to Adam accepting a promotion that would take him out of the fieldwork.
The tension in this novel is ramped up by the many potential suspects and the overhanging feeling that time is running out.
If you love crime Dramas, this one is a must-read.
The premise of Griffin's Cure is not without precedence. Over the decades, the search for cures for many diseases and conditions that ravage humanity has been ongoing. Ms. Paulson presents it in a fashion that demonstrates what often hampers discoveries from becoming available because of corporate greed and hubris.
But the forefront of all this is what lengths some might go to sabotage such research, including the murder of the leading researcher.
At this point, Ms. Paulson excels in melding the scientific with the horrific on an international scale, as crime after crime is committed to hamper the continued research into the Gryphon cure.
Adam and Grace are also facing a crossroads in their future as they realise all that marriage entails, from the decision to have children to Adam accepting a promotion that would take him out of the fieldwork.
The tension in this novel is ramped up by the many potential suspects and the overhanging feeling that time is running out.
If you love crime Dramas, this one is a must-read.
April 9, 2020
Growing up Jay's mother would always use some type of homemade tonics and poultices to cure his scrapes, injuries or illnesses.
Sergeant Adam and Detective Constable James investigate the death of a well known and liked university professor. With no murder weapon only a gut instinct they believe it was murder. The suspects are piling up.
Evil is lurking around the corner as Jay's life is put in danger. More murders.
Little did Adam or James know that a mushroom would lead them on a journey to unravel an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug.
Griffin's Cure will keep you intrigued as the author spins a web of mystery, suspense, betrayal, murder with a dose of romance.
Thank you Hidden Gems and the author for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Sergeant Adam and Detective Constable James investigate the death of a well known and liked university professor. With no murder weapon only a gut instinct they believe it was murder. The suspects are piling up.
Evil is lurking around the corner as Jay's life is put in danger. More murders.
Little did Adam or James know that a mushroom would lead them on a journey to unravel an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug.
Griffin's Cure will keep you intrigued as the author spins a web of mystery, suspense, betrayal, murder with a dose of romance.
Thank you Hidden Gems and the author for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 9, 2020
Growing up Jay's mother would always use some type of homemade tonics and poultices to cure his scrapes, injuries or illnesses.
Sergeant Adam and Detective Constable James investigate the death of a well known and liked university professor. With no murder weapon only a gut instinct they believe it was murder. The suspects are piling up.
Evil is lurking around the corner as Jay's life is put in danger. More murders.
Little did Adam or James know that a mushroom would lead them on a journey to unravel an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug.
Griffin's Cure will keep you intrigued as the author spins a web of mystery, suspense, betrayal, murder with a dose of romance.
Thank you Hidden Gems and the author for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Sergeant Adam and Detective Constable James investigate the death of a well known and liked university professor. With no murder weapon only a gut instinct they believe it was murder. The suspects are piling up.
Evil is lurking around the corner as Jay's life is put in danger. More murders.
Little did Adam or James know that a mushroom would lead them on a journey to unravel an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug.
Griffin's Cure will keep you intrigued as the author spins a web of mystery, suspense, betrayal, murder with a dose of romance.
Thank you Hidden Gems and the author for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
April 14, 2020
I quite enjoyed this book. It took me back to the things I liked the best about the first in the series: a complex and detailed mystery where the romance was a little more secondary to the plot. Though there were still a few “too stupid to live” moments that left me wanting to test if my reader could fly. I like that we continue to see Adam and Grace grow as characters, and that we also get to see several of their supporting cast evolving as well. I’m so glad that this series is continuing because I’ve become quite the fan. I’m already looking forward to seeing what their next case will bring.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
April 10, 2020
A Romantic Suspense you can’t put down! I was up all night reading. Sleep....who needs it! I fell in love with Adam and Grace from the beginning. Each book gets better and better. I also love reading books set in other parts of the world. This series is based in Saskatoon, Canada. And with each book I learn a little more about that area. That being said, you could read this a a stand-alone. But I recommend reading all 4 books in this series. I can’t wait for the next book!
I did receive an advance copy for my honest review.
I did receive an advance copy for my honest review.
April 28, 2020
I received a free ARC of this novel via Hidden Gems in exchange for an honest review. My opinion is my own.
When I saw that this series did not end up stopping after the last book I was SO excited. The story is solid and intriguing as always. There were places a couple places where the plot felt rushed which is why I only gave it four stars instead of five. However, I was NOT disappointed with this book. As usual, a solid read.
When I saw that this series did not end up stopping after the last book I was SO excited. The story is solid and intriguing as always. There were places a couple places where the plot felt rushed which is why I only gave it four stars instead of five. However, I was NOT disappointed with this book. As usual, a solid read.
April 7, 2020
True love, twists, turns, and homeopathic medicine
Grace and Adam are back, and their romance burns as hot as ever. Adam investigates the murder of a university professor and uncovers an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug. Grace’s sister returns from Thailand with her adopted daughter and finds the romance bug has bitten her too. Recommend.
Grace and Adam are back, and their romance burns as hot as ever. Adam investigates the murder of a university professor and uncovers an international plot that could endanger a new miracle drug. Grace’s sister returns from Thailand with her adopted daughter and finds the romance bug has bitten her too. Recommend.
December 6, 2024
Another superb book!
I adore the Adam and Grace books and am keeping my fingers crossed for more. The characters, the dialogue, the plots, the narration all combine to create magic. Jay Griffin is something special, even within this wonderful series and the trouble he faces in this novel comes from him being exactly who he is.
I adore the Adam and Grace books and am keeping my fingers crossed for more. The characters, the dialogue, the plots, the narration all combine to create magic. Jay Griffin is something special, even within this wonderful series and the trouble he faces in this novel comes from him being exactly who he is.
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