Color Blind

(Paperback)

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SYNESTHESIA- A neurological condition characterized by automatic, involuntary sensory perceptions triggered by seemingly unrelated stimuli. There is something unusual about Dr. Jenna Ramey's 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 Jenna's help. Upon interrogation she learns that, behind bars or not, he holds the power to harm more innocents-and is obsessed with gaining power over Jenna herself. He has a partner still on the loose. And Jenna's unique mind, with its strange and subtle perceptions, may be all that can prevent a terrifying reality...

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Color Blindis 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 ofPhantom 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

One of the most original heroines to grace the pages of thriller fiction in years...[A]rivetingly effective tale that will stoke memories of early James Patterson at his best.Providence Journal

Praise for the novels ofColby Marshall

Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called THRILLER.R.L. Stine,New York Timesbestselling author of the Goosebumps series

An intricate puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end!C.J. Lyons,New York Timesbestselling author ofBroken

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 ofThe Tenth Circle

Author Bio

Colby Marshall is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. She is especially qualified to write about synesthesia, as she has this rare condition.