The Fatal Mind
***Signed copy of The Fatal Mind, exclusive bookmark (laminated so you can read in the tub without fear and also to give my wife a reason to use the laminator she impulse bought at Aldi), plus 2 special spooky stickers
Dr. Aldea Absinthe's experimental chip-implant procedure inhibits the migraine pain of her patients, releasing them from debilitating chronic pain. When she performs her new procedure on Shawn Gilbert, a former NBA superstar whose career was cut short by headaches, he becomes her biggest advocate, launching the brilliant and beautiful neurologist to national stardom. But when Shawn's wife Rachel sees his personality become darker by the day, it becomes a race against time to uncover the deadly secret behind Dr. Absinthe's miracle cure in this Black Mirror meets Frankenstein medical horror thriller.
"Once again, Dr. Gallegos takes you to dark places in The Fatal Mind. A surgically implanted chip to cure migraine headaches sounds like a miracle cure where all other treatments have failed. The chip works great, but the side effects are terrifying. Personality changes lead to erratic behavior, setting off a series of tragic events. Dr. Gallegos’ medical expertise is on full display as she takes you on a journey through a mind spiraling into madness, and the shocking ending will leave you questioning every character in the book. If you’re looking for a psychological thriller with a touch of horror, look no further." -- Gary Gerlacher, author of Last Patient of the Night and Faulty Bloodline
"N.J. Gallegos has established herself as the Queen of medical horror. THE FATAL MIND is fast-paced and gory with stakes that get higher with the turn of every page. With layered characters and a wicked premise, y’all are gonna have a helluva good time reading.”--Laurel Hightower, author of CROSSROADS and THE DAY OF THE DOOR
"This is the horror that resides deep inside of us, in the recesses of our brains. If you've ever wished for a miracle cure--no you haven't. Gallegos seriously knows what she's doing!" -- Ruth Anna Evans, author of Against Medical Advice and OH FUCK OH FUCK IT HURTS
"N.J. Gallegos (aka Dr. Spooky) strikes again with her new novel, The Fatal Mind. Tapping into reader angst during a time of rapidly developing diseases and cures, this medical horror thriller combines realistic medical advances, engaging characters, and breakneck suspense, enthralling readers from first page to last. I loved Shawn, Rachel, and Doctor Absinthe, all-too-human characters faced with tough choices with grave consequences." -- Michele W. Miller, author of The Lower Power and The Thirteenth Step: Zombie Recovery
"Move over, Robin Cook! We have a new physician-author in the house, and she's brought her A-game! The Fatal Mind is fast-paced, gritty, horrifying, and totally on point. Gallegos' medical thriller asks the question...how far are you willing to go to rid your body of chronic pain? The answer, in true N.J. Gallegos style, is explosive. --Bridgett Nelson, Splatterpunk Award-winning author of Red Inside and A Bouquet of Viscera
"THE FATAL MIND is a wry, propulsive medical thriller - entertaining and fun as hell. I was in from page one." —Keith Rosson, author of Fever House and The Devil by Name