It’s been over 2 years since I last entered anything on this blog. With “retirement” due to the COVID pandemic, I went back to working on fiction — a trilogy — that I’d been intermittently working on for 20 years, ever since the publication of UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD. That trilogy — THE BRAINBOW CHRONICLES — is now in the final stages of production. That is, the first book was published in May 2021, the second in May 2022, and the third book will be released February 2023. (I will continue to devote half my time to breast cancer, serving in three consulting roles: 1) Breast MRI, 2) blood test for early detection, and 3) a new breast center in OKC, offering unique options.)

I’ve been asked how I could possibly crank out 3 novels, one per year. But the truth is, I wrote 3 books “at the same time, more or less,” completing my first draft of the trilogy about 15 years ago. Many changes have been made since the original version, but I’ve had the BRAINBOW CHRONICLES in my hands for a long time as I looked for a literary agent and/or a publisher. Black Rose Writing (Castroville, TX) was willing to take on the trilogy, understanding that the 3 books are closely intertwined, preventing anyone from offering a fair review unless the entire trilogy has been read. I’m pasting below a summary of the external, independent reviews to date. If you’re not familiar with this process of collecting “blurbs” for future book covers, keep in mind that Kirkus Reviews is one of the most well-established and respected services available for book reviews:

Praise for The Brainbow Chronicles:

THE BRAINBOW CHRONICLES (trilogy)

…a genre-bending series that is sure to keep readers hooked until the very end…an intriguing and enthralling trilogy…unprecedented insight… readers will become hooked on Chase’s story… The touch of supernatural sets the book and series apart from other medical fiction stories, keeping readers interested and engaged until the final page. (Entrada Reviews)

           

NUTSHELL

…a thought-provoking, emotionally rattling and gut-wrenching book (IndieReader — 5.0 starts)

…a fascinating story with all of the elements necessary to create great medical fiction (Entrada Reviews)

An in-depth, engaging look at the making of a physician. (Kirkus Reviews)

…the award-winning novelist writes with a deft hand, weaving together a myriad of storylines into a unified narrative – one that will leave readers guessing until the very last page. Add to that Albedo’s tempered prose and clear mastery over the subtleties of suspense and you have yourself a truly though-provoking page-turner.  (Vine Voice)                               

                                                                                                                               

CANNIBAL CLUB

…an enthralling story…Anyone who wants a glimpse into the life of a medical professional, including all of their flaws will enjoy spending some time with Chase in the second book of the Brainbow Chronicles. (Entrada Reviews)                                        

…when it becomes clear that Dr. Callaway has a “lethal rage” growing inside him, twists are afoot… A finely written character study of a multifaceted doctor. (Kirkus Reviews)

     

HEAVENLY BLUES

…once the work gains steam, it doesn’t let up. Unexpected, interesting topics abound…The final chapters do not disappoint.  (Kirkus Reviews)

The touch of supernatural sets the book and series apart from other medical fiction stories, keeping readers interested and engaged until the final page…readers will become hooked on Chase’s story…  (Entrada Reviews)                                                                                                 

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