155 dogs rescued from kill shelter

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Biscuit, Rosie, Wilbur, Hoggy, Jack, Rickenbacker, Takoda, pregnant Lucy, Gretchen, Boomer, Snow, Tawny, Logan, bonded siblings cookie & honey, Jody, Stella, Gunther, Lola, Jasper, Clancy, Lindsey, Brownie, Gabby, Joceyln, Harry, Eddie, Skippy, Sandy, Sinclair, Teddy Bear, Phoebe, Mickey, Titus, Lonnie, Sofie, Stoic, Bryce, Charlie, Gidget, Kensey, Henry, Sadie, Andorra, Trevor, Praline, Drake, Einstein, Ruger, Lovey & Alfie (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 155 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

AMAZON U.S.

Trebonius Octavianus

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Great Historical Fiction

March 27, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Well written, Paulette Mahurin pens a terrific historical fiction about a Woman’s heroic journey to America. A Different Kind of Angel: A Novel, sure opened my eyes to a not so ancient past., and sometimes I can’t believe the world in which we live. 5 stars!

Book Lover 222

5.0 out of 5 stars*****The Courage and the Spirit to Survive

March 13, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

A Different Kind of Angel by Paulette Mahurin is the incredible story of Klara Gelfman, a Russian Jew fleeing to America after her family life is destroyed in 1881 by soldiers massacring Jews. Klara flees to America with her father for safety. Her father dies on the way over. Alone and speaking no English, she gets mugged and everything she had was stolen. From here, her story takes a drastic turn for the worse. Well written and well researched, at times this story is very hard to read. It speaks to the courage and spirit of an individual to survive horrific conditions.

AMAZON U.K.

Joey

5.0 out of 5 stars*5/5

15 March 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I have always loved Mahurin’s books and this one did not disappoint. While based on a true story, it is heartbreakingly told. Klara confined to a mental institute on an island in New York simply for not speaking English. The story splits between Klara’s early life and into the future towards her final escape. I loved the way it was told and found it to be beautifully written. A chilling story of prejudice and the lengths some people will go to to get what they want. An amazing book and one I highly recommend!

GOODREADS

Mar 26, 2019 Brian Bigelow rated it it was amazing*****  ·  review of another edition

Excellent book! It’s amazing the experiences written about.
I couldn’t imagine being sentenced to an insane asylum as they existed at the time. I’m glad that system was eliminated.

A Different Kind of Angel: A Novel
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

Herman‘s review

Mar 07, 2019

really liked it****

bookshelves: book-club-recommendations, excellent-history-books, little-known-books-that-are-great, women-who-kick-ass-and-take-names

I saw this on one of my reading friends book lists and I thought I would give it a try, it was a good little novel about a life filled with personal trauma, and soul-crushing debasement and tortures, but Klara Gelfman survives she meets others who help her and as she says in the book; “Beneath the differences you meet another’s heart, that’s where the light of love never dims the light where the power of healing and forgiveness lives. They were all unique. All different kinds of angels.” This is a good book club recommendation or a good book for anyone wanting to know about what strength it takes to survive during bad times.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

Margaret Keathley

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A story that needs to be told and remembered

March 12, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I bought this book a few weeks ago. I picked it up yesterday to read on work break and I couldn’t put it down. I read the book last night. It is a hard story to get through but so real. The Germans did terrible things and the fact that it happened within the last 100 years, is frightening. There are many books written about the Holocaust—but this is one of the best ones I have ever read. Most touch on the horror but Helen’s story delves deep into the evil that people do out of hatred and fear. It was hard reading the rape scenes—but things like that happened all too frequently.

ronjon

5.0 out of 5 stars*****The bestt holocaust story I have ever read.

March 3, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I love the way the story was told. I finished reading it in 3 days, do hard to put down.

Sara Rowland

5.0 out of 5 stars*****This book holds your interest much better than most.

March 22, 2019

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

It’s a compelling book and I finished it in two days. Some of the non-historic scenes are usually not included in books on this subject. Each person has to decide if they should be there. I didn’t need them. Otherwise, the characters are very real and the story flows beautifully. I’m so glad I read it.

AMAZON U.K.

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Heartwarming

18 March 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I’ve read a lot of concentration camp survival books and this is a very good one. A tale of endurance, love and the complete will to survive. I can thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in that blackest of historic period, the Holocaust.

Amazon Customer

4.0 out of 5 stars****Fact that was incorporated and beautifully written book

7 March 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Although its a fiction book based on fact
I couldnt stop reading this sad and endearing book..What 1 piece of material can hold such memories and the horror they lived through.
And to come out of the horror and to be able to live freely again. Its must read.

GOODREADS

The Seven Year Dress
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

Laura Valbuena‘s review

Mar 09, 2019

really liked it****

Very good read.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN

AMAZON U.S.

Brianna York

4.0 out of 5 stars****Sweet, Sad and Loving

March 3, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

A story about finding joy amongst the ashes of one’s life, this tale asks the reader to envision what they would do if they had just a few weeks left. Poignant and heartfelt, this book leaves the reader with all the right questions and a new perspective about love, loss and hope.

GOODREADS

His Name Was Ben
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

Dean‘s review

Mar 20, 2019

really liked it****

 

Sara and Ben’s story is a dramatic love story!!
The dynamic, power and dramatic impact in Mahurins tale, is based on the fact that both of them have no time left to lose!!
They are caught within a very narrow and limited time frame..Ben is a young lawyer having only months lo live due to a terminal cancer raging havoc in his body, and Sara is a survivor from breast cancer still struggling with it..”Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”
Lao_TzuPaulette Mahurin has delivered a powerful story and captured the eternal spirit of an all-surpassing love!!
Even death is no match, and must surrender like an helpless hostage to the the eternal and regenerating power of love..At the end of the day I can say that reading Sara and Bens story has uplifted and inspired me!!!Although you will be confronted with sufferings and pain, let me say it clearly that this is not the main message carried out in this bitter- sweet love story!!Mahurins novel, gives and delivers powerful to the reader the preciousness of life itself..
And in spite of sufferings, pain and even death, the prevailing force behind the universum is love inhibited in eternal souls..

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Biscuit’s been rescued

Biscuit’s freedom photo

Rosie has been rescued

 

Rosie rescued with bonded sibling Lily

 

 

Wilbur has been rescued

 

Wilbur’s freedom photo

 

Hoggy’s been rescued

 

Hoggy’s freedom photo

 

Jack’s has been rescued. This is is kennel photo.

 

Jack’s kennel information

Jack’s freedom photo

 

Rickenbacker has been rescued

Rickenbacker’s shelter info

Rickenbacker’s freedom photo

 

Takoda (named by rescue) has been rescued

Takoda’s freedom ride

Takoda’s freedom photo

 

Lucy, pregnant, has been rescued

Lucy’s freedom photo

Lucy comfy and waiting to give birth

Gretchen has been rescued

Gretchen’s freedom photo

Boomer’s been rescued

Boomer’s freedom photo

 

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Snow has been rescued

Snow’s freedom photo

Tawny has been rescued

 

Tawny’s freedom

 

Logan has been rescued

Logan’s freedom photo

 

Cookie has been rescued with bonded sibling Honey

Cookie’s freedom photo

 

Honey has been rescued with bonded sibling Cookie

 

 

Honey’s freedom photo

 

Jody has been rescued

 

Jody’s freedom photo with new sibling

 

Stella has been rescued

Stella’s freedom photo

 

Gunther has been rescued

Gunther’s freedom photo

 

Lola has been rescued

Lola’s freedom photo

 

Jasper has been rescued

Jasper’s freedom photo

 

Clancy has been rescued

Clancy’s freedom photo

 

Lindsey has been rescued

Lindsey’s freedom photo

 

Brownie has been rescued

 

Brownie’s freedom photo

 

Gabby’s been rescued

 

Gabby’s freedom photo

 

Jocelyn has been rescued

 

Jocelyn’s freedom photo

 

Harry has been rescued

 

Harry’s freedom photo

 

Eddie has been rescued

Eddie’s freedom photo

 

Skippy has been rescued

 

Skippy’s freedom photo

 

Sandy has been rescued

Sandy’s freedom photo

 

Sinclair has been rescued

 

Sinclair’s freedom photo

 

Teddy Bear has been rescued

 

Teddy Bear’s freedom photo

 

 

Phoebe (named by rescue) has been rescued

 

Phoebe’s freedom photo.

Mickey has been rescued

Mickey’s freedom ride

 

Mickey’s freedom photo.

 

Titus has been rescued

Titus’ freedom photo

Lonnie’s been rescued

Lonnie’s freedom photo

Sofie has been rescued

Sofie’s freedom photo

 

Stoic has been rescued

Stoic’s freedom photo

 

Bryce’s been rescued

 

Bryce’s freedom photo

 

Charlie has been rescued

Charlie’s freedom photo

 

Gidget (named by rescue) has been rescued

Gidget’s freedom photo

 

Kensey has been rescued

Kensey’s freedom photo

 

Henry has been rescued

 

Henry’s freedom photo

 

Sadie has been rescued

Sadie’s shelter information

Sadie’s freedom video. Apologies as I’m unable to download the vid. Right after this shot, she was giving a nice big hamburger patty. She’s on her way to the vet.

 

Andorra’s been rescued

Andorra’s freedom ride

Andorra’s freedom photo

 

Trevor has been rescued

Trevor’s freedom photo

 

Praline’s been rescued

 

Praline’s freedom photo

 

Drake has been rescued

Drake’s shelter information

Drake’s freedom photo

Einstein has been rescued.

Einstein’s freedom photo

 

Ruger has been rescued

Ruger’s freedom photo

Lovey has been rescued

 

Lovey’s freedom photo

 

Alfie has been rescued

Alfie’s freedom photo

360 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like  Pantera, Rocky, Olympia, Loki, Boyfriend, Walden, Rocky, Timber, Patches, Mugsy, Jasmine, Silvia, Remi, Cupcake, and Betsy (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 360 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

RECENT REVIEW FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

Helen Hollick

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Discovered Diamond – shortlisted for Book of the Month

September 18, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This book has received a Discovering Diamonds Review:
Helen Hollick
founder #DDRevs“This is a very powerful and emotional book … Ms Mahurin has created totally believable characters and even the evil Prescott is not, you feel, a mere stereotype.”

 

 

Kayla Krantz

5.0 out of 5 stars*****This is a Must Read!

August 30, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Beautiful in the haunting writing, this story documents the life that Oscar faced in slavery. At the hands of a cruel owner, young Oscar was forced to face many injustices and overtime they filled him with a general loathing for mankind. Oscar’s mother did what she could to teach him things to expand the world around him and to keep him from being overrun with hate. At the time of her death though, she encouraged him to do what she hadn’t been able to—to escape.

The harrowing journey sees Oscar through the Underground Railroad and expresses the hope, frustration, and loss that he felt on his way to freedom.

The author certainly has a way of making the emotions of her characters vivid. Reading through this book makes it all too easy to put yourself in Oscar’s place, to feel his fear, anguish, and determination.

That being said, this is a very hard book to get through for some of the things that Oscar endures, but it is a must read.

 

GOODREADS

Sep 08, 2019Shannon rated it it was amazing

I read this book in one sitting, which was almost impossible because it was while I was at work. But thank goodness for 12 hour over night shifts, I guess. This book was absolutely incredible. It was the first book that I had ever read by Paulette Mahurin but it will not be my last. The imagery and detail was so vivid and the characters were so life-like.

This will definitely be rated among my favorite books of all time. I cannot recommend it enough!

 

 

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP

 

Book Squirrel

5.0 out of 5 starsA powerful story.

September 7, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This is a really thought-provoking story about the consequences of prejudice, hatred and gossip in the lives of those who suffer the judgement and contempt of others. It is well-written and easy to read, although the nature of the story is both serious and discomforting.

Set in 1895 in a small rural community in Nevada, ’The Persecution of Midlred Dunlap’ is one of those stories that takes a slice of time, brings it to life, and makes one thankful that things have changed since then. On reflection, though, the reader is confronted by the fact that some things haven’t changed that much at all. People still discriminate against and make fun of those who are different, or who live in ways of which they do not approve. We may have laws to deal with those issues now, and legal means of both protection and redress, but those can not actually change human nature or the tendency of some people toward the behaviours that made those laws necessary in the first place.

Through clever crafting of characters and story, the author demonstrates that there are all sorts of hatred and prejudice that people suffer, ranging between racism, religious persecution, discrimination on the basis of looks, sexuality or lifestyle, to peer pressure and bullying. The treatment of those who are different in various ways by those with the position and power to persecute them is abhorrent, emphasising the narrow-mindedness and hatred that motivates such abuse. The fact that. even though we live 120+ years later, one does not have to travel far or look too hard to see that some things never change, is an indictment that can be neither escaped nor explained away.

In contrast, Mildred is a character who demonstrates kindness, resilience, thoughtfulness and generosity. Like her, Edra, Charley and Gus are positive characters who stand against the horrid behaviour of their neighbours.

Those characters who show kindness, acceptance, and respect bring light and relief to the darker undertones of the story and return balance to the portrait of humanity that is painted in these pages. Through them, the story reminds us that love does indeed drive out both fear and hate, and that a true friend is a gift of immeasurable worth.

There is so much power and weight in this story, and also much that is hopeful and encouraging. It is a work of historical fiction well worth reading.

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

MB

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Moving WWII novel

September 15, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This book demonstrates a person’s unbelievable ability to persevere and survive under the most horrific conditions in a concentration camp during WWII

Carol R. Johnstone

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A HAUGHTING READ

September 6, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

HAVING READ MANY NOVELS SET DURING WORLD WAR II IN THE LAST YEAR, THIS BOOK STANDS OUT AS EXCEPTIONAL IN ITS PORTRAYAL OF A WOMAN WHO EXPERIENCED THE HORRENDOUS EVENTS OF THE TIME. MAHURIN IS A GENIUS WITH DETAIL; I FELT AS IF SHE KNEW THE MAIN CHARACTER PERSONALLY. THANK YOU PAULETTE FOR SUCH A HEARTFELT STORY!

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR IRMA’S ENDGAME

AMAZON U.S.

Dorothy Angel

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Captivating story!

September 24, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This was a captivating story about Irma, a lawyer whose life changed while getting a cup of coffee one day.
Noticing a headline in newspaper that someone was reading, she realized that it was about someone from her past and made it her mission to help him.
The story takes you on all sorts of page turning twists. As I neared the end, the story had my eyes bulging out of my head lol. Let’s just say that it was a satisfying lead up to who did it and why.
The author has a medical background and you can see that reflected in the details of the story. Very well done.

 

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

 

Pantera has been rescued

Pantera’s shelter information

Pantera’s freedom photo

Rocky’s been rescued

Rocky’s freedom photo

 

Olympia’s been rescued

 

Olympia’s freedom photo

 

Loki has been rescued

Loki’s freedom photo

 

Boyfriend has been rescued

 

Boyfriend’s freedom photo

 

Walden has been rescued

 

Walden’s freedom photo

Rocky’s been rescued

Rocky’s freedom photo

 

Timber (named by the rescue) has been rescued

 

Timber’s freedom photo

Patches has been rescued

 

Patches’ freedom photo

 

Mugsy’s been rescued

 

Mugsy’s freedom photo

Jasmine has been rescued

Jasmine’s freedom photo with new family

 

Silvia has been rescued

 

Silvia’s freedom photo

 

Remi has been rescued

Remi’s freedom photo

 

Cupcake has been rescued

Cupcake’s shelter information

Cupcake’s freedom photo

 

Betsy has been rescued

Betsy’s freedom photo

345 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Casper, Penny, Spikey, Pippin, Scooter, Zeppelin, Duke, Wendy, Jasmine, Fiona, Zeus, Captain, Uggy, bonded siblings Poncho, Russell, Missy & Lucky, Denny, Li Chi, Sparky, Enano, Pom, Flower, Edna, Rufus, & Grace (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 345 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

RECENT REVIEWS FOR IRMA’S ENDGAME

AMAZON U.S.

Mtngrl

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Great book – An exciting mystery that’s hard to put down

August 29, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This book was my first Paulette Mahurin novel, and I can’t wait to read her other books. It is always nice to find another author to add to my favorites list.

Between her blurb and other reviews, there is plenty of information that summarizes the story and so I will express my views on her writing.

I found that, at its heart, Irma’s Endgame was a good story with a solid plot line. Her characters were deep and enjoyable, and they became more real to me as the story unfolded. The situation that the characters found themselves in was believable, and the way that they worked through it was interesting and very enjoyable. Her writing style made for an easy read and I had no difficulty following the action.

Weaving the mystery of a legal case with the subtlety of a second chance romance, this book kept me involved with the story from start to finish.

Lisa alleva

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Excellent Read! Highly recommended

August 19, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

For anyone who has been skeptical about reading an indie author this is a great book to start with and proof that indie publishing can produce high quality content equal to if not better than traditionally published novels. The book is a fast paced medical mystery that separates itself from the norm with in depth character and plot development with riveting prose that include so many enticing one liners I just had to keep reading. At the end of every chapter I just had to continue reading, not wanting to put the book down as the story unfolded. My favorite one liner “If only thoughts created reality.” Excellent read and a job very well done.

AMAZON U.K.

Lucy Alice

5.0 out of 5 stars*****a book you can escape into

14 August 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I don’t normally read this genre, but was intrigued by the cover blurb. As I normally read romance I kept waiting for the love story to happen, and was pleased when the characters found their way to each other, but in the meantime the suspense of the story and the unraveling of the mystery was gripping and engaging. I found myself completely engrossed in the story and had various ‘aha!’ moments before the true story came to light. All in all an engaging read, on a topic that has made me want to find out a little more too, to see how real the idea of transference through organ donation actually is too! A well written, engaging, fabulous read!

GOODREADS:

Aug 19, 2019 Chuck***** rated it it was amazing

Interesting from the very start, Irma’s Endgame is the novel to read. I like the writing, the way it captured my attention from start to finish. The characters are bold and seem like actual people. I congratulate Paulette Mahurin on a book well-done.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

Lola 48

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Really enjoyed this book.

August 13, 2019

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I bought this book to read on a long flight and I am very happy that I did. Wonderfully written, heartbreaking, haunting yet filled with hope. I recommend this book.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP

GOODREADS

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

 

Meredith‘s review

Aug 07, 2019

really liked it****

 

This author’s first novel, set in the late 1800s with Oscar Wilde’s arrest for sodomy as a backdrop to the story of what was once considered “forbidden love”. I liked the contrast of love vs hate and friendship vs enemies throughout the book. A fairly quick read with an interesting story that reminded me how glad I am that we are more and more getting to a point where people can love who they love without judgment. It is worth noting that profits from this author’s books go to help to keep rescue dogs from kill shelters.

 

 

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

 

Lisa Reynolds‘s review

Jul 31, 2019

it was amazing *****

 

The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap (2012) by Paulette Mahurin is an intriguing and thought-provoking book which is written excellently by the author.

Set in the 1800s in a small town in Nevada, the story follows the love story of Mildred Dunlap and her cousin Edra. Following Oscar Wilde’s conviction in Britain, we see how the various people in the town react to the news and how their reactions affect the lives of Mildred and Edra. It’s a beautiful yet often sad story that shows just terrible human rights were back then and shows just how far we’ve come. Some of it would pull your heart to pieces. Reading the stress and fear these women are going through in the novel shows the kind of high levels of persecution people who weren’t straight faced in those days. Being pansexual, I felt angry at parts at how utterly cruel and prejudiced some of the characters were and I was glad that even though things are still not perfect today that I and many, many other people don’t have to live with those high levels of persecution and be feeling pretty powerless against it.

There is very rounded characters. Each with their own personality and journey in the book. Mildred and Edra are a wonderful couple who show so much strength in the face of adversity. They show that two ordinary women when pushed to do so will fight together to weather the storm. But it’s always nice to have people who care about you and thankfully in this book, there is Gus and Charley. Both of these chaps go on very different journeys in the book but are both very kind, non-prejudiced people.

The writer got the claustrophobic feeling of a small town spot-on with her descriptions of life in Red River Pass. The gossiping, the running down of anyone perceived to be ‘different’ in some way. And the absolute glee the people gossiping, especially Josie, feel in running another down and trying to make their life harder.

I have to admit, it threw me a little bit that Mildred and Edra were cousins. I think in modern times we tend to be thrown a bit by cousins falling in love with each other but putting things in context, back in the time this book was set, it probably wouldn’t have been uncommon. When you take out of the equation the fact they are cousins, they actually make a very beautiful, loving couple and you find yourself as a reader rooting for them, their love and their future.

This is a wonderful book, gorgeously written and it also has a wonderful cause that the profits from it’s sales are going to. All profits from the book are going to the Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center in Ventura County, CA which is the first and only no-kill animal shelter in Ventura County.

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

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Paula

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Wonderful historical fiction

August 4, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

Heart tugging. Hard to put down. Tear jerking. Great read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction!

Tamboslice

4.0 out of 5 stars****Riveting.

August 2, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I didn’t expect to devour this book so quickly, but I read over 90% of it in just a couple of hours. It is essentially another account of the Jewish persecution, enslavement, and the rise and fall of Hitler’s reign of terror over Germany, etc. Page turner, would recommend.

AMAZON U.K.

anna welch

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Gripping story

15 August 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Excellent writing I could not wait for some free time to carry on reading it! Brilliant all the way to the end.

 

AMAZON CANADA

Cover63

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Heartwrenching

August 16, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I cried, laughed, smiled, cheered and had so emotions go through my mind and body. I would recommend this book to anyone. How one man could accomplish all of this against others is beyond me. He died a cowardly way for someone who cowardly hid behind his SS to commit such an horrific crime.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

 

Casper’s been rescued

 

Casper’s freedom photo

 

Penny’s been rescued

 

Penny’s freedom photo

 

Spikey has been rescued

Spikey’s freedom photos

 

Pippin’s been rescued

 

 

Pippin’s freedom photo

 

 

Scooter has been rescued

Scooter’s freedom photo

 

Zeppelin has been rescued

Zeppelin’s freedom photo post amputation he’s doing exceptionally well.

 

Duke has been rescued

Duke’s freedom photo

 

Wendy has been rescued

Wendy’s freedom photo

Jasmine has been rescued

Jasmine’s freedom photo

Jasmine’s stopping for water on her freedom walk.

Fiona has been rescued

Fiona’s freedom photo

 

Zeus’ has been rescued

 

Zeus’ freedom photo

Captain has been rescued

Captain’s freedom photo

Uggy’s been rescued

Uggy’s freedom photo

 

Russell has been rescued

Poncho’s been rescued

 

Missy and Lucky have been rescued

Missy and Lucky’s freedom walk

Russel, Poncho, Missy & Lucky’s freedom photo (the last kennel has two dogs)

 

Denny’s been rescued

Denny’s freedom photo

Li Chi the elder has been rescued

Li Chi the elder’s freedom photo

 

Sparky (named by rescue) has been rescued

Sparky’s freedom photo

 

 

Enano the senior has been rescued

 

Senior Enano’s freedom photo

Pom has been rescued

Pom’s freedom photo

Elderly blind Flower has been rescued

 

Flower’s shelter information

Flower’s freedom photo

 

Edna (named by rescue) has been rescued

 

Edna’s freedom photo

 

Rufus has been rescued

Rufus’ freedom photo

 

Elderly Grace has been rescued

 

Elderly Grace’s freedom photo

319 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Rambo, Tonya, Metcalf, Georgia, Bobby, Denver, Petey, Tammy, Aspen, Crash, elderly siblings Akeem & Aires, Booko, Serenity, bonded siblings Snow White & Rexy, Sammy, Zimba, Bella, Fluffy, Cookie, Victoria, Bane, Kody, Bart, Bola, and Choco, (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 319 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

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AMAZON AUSTRALIA

Reader Review

5.0 out of 5 stars*****From heartache to love

28 July 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This is a riveting story about the heartache of cancer and we follow the story of Sara, and her journey to stay alive and how she met a man named Ben.
Read this story and see if you can do so without shedding a tear. I loved reading this book, the characters and storyline, and I would recommend it. Download a copy today you will not be disappointed.

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AMAZON U.S.

MapleLeafAussie

4.0 out of 5 stars****An enjoyable and interesting read.

July 11, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

It is a well-crafted mystery story that goes beyond the “whodunnit” aspect to touch on ideas or issues that are both fascinating and thought-provoking at the same time.

‘Irma’s Endgame’ is just such a book. A compelling mystery novel on one hand, and a powerful “What if?’ premise on the other, ensures that the reader will be fully engaged in the intricacies of this story. It demonstrates the best and worst of human nature, and explores the vulnerability of even the closest of relationships to a range of external forces.

The story is well-paced and carefully constructed. The characters are varied and interesting, and quite realistic.

An enjoyable and interesting read.

R3

5.0 out of 5 starsIrma’s Endgame

July 7, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

When I first started reading this I thought the story was verging on a bit of the paranormal. I had never heard of personality transference. Before I finished reading, I looked up the particular case that was mentioned, and there it was. Knowing that cases like this exist made it all the more fascinating. The author brings her fiction to life with a look at characters from multiple perspectives besides their own. You can see how past events have molded them into the people they are in the story. I’ve loved her literary and historical fiction, and now I’m definitely a fan of her crime fiction.

ohsmellthe_roses

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Loved it!

June 30, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Once again, Paulette has written a book that made me question and analyze certain topics. The issue of transference was most interesting. As a nurse myself, I enjoyed Paulette’ s expertise in the medical aspects of the storyline. Most of all, reading about Tazzie and Bella made me smile the most! 😉

alice and richard

5.0 out of 5 stars*****This book will keep you turning the pages to find out how it ends.

June 29, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Irma’s Endgame is the kind of book you don’t want to put down. It is a mystery that entwines the lives of several individuals in fascinating ways. All the characters are interesting people … a book could be written about each of them. Besides being a mystery, it is very informative and colorfully written. Paulette Mahurin has done it again …. written a very readable book.

Becky

4.0 out of 5 stars****Fantastic plot! Very deep dive into the characters.

June 30, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I really loved the creativity of the story. The plot kept me intrigued and wanting to find out what happened next. The characters were all very vivid and their motive resonant. The focus of the mystery is less on who and more on why and how, which I enjoyed.
There is a lot of exploration of what’s going on in their heads, both in terms of past and present. Relationships are paramount and explored very deeply. There is a lot of detail in that area that is beautifully, almost lyrically, written. This is not the type of book I generally read a lot of, I do love psychology of characters, but with more focus on a single one and balanced with action. This book did have action and suspense, but the main focus for me was the relationship and character building.
If you like books that really examine the intricate workings of relationships and minds, particularly in the context of investigative suspense, then I highly recommend reading this novel.

Debra Nasser

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A very thought provoking and enjoyable read

June 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

I began reading this book with the intention of finding out exactly what was Irma’s endgame. I also read it with the intention of picking apart the medical information as well as the mystery aspects. i was thoroughly delighted as I became enveloped in the intricate and dysfunctional lives of the characters as well as the mystery webs that were woven. Mystery and cozy mystery were not my typical genre of choice to pick up and read. But this one kept me up, reading it until i reached the end. it was hard for me to set it down. i intimately related myself with each character and even with quite a few of the elements that were portrayed through some of the scenes. i found myself telling the character what they should be doing and what their next move should be, if I were in their shoes.
I enjoyed the characters’ true to life flaws and the current events that filled the backdrops helped the story to be so much more timely and true.
I found the ending to be surprising, yet exactly as it should be. And her endgame? Yes, Irma had her endgame on point. Thanks to Paulette Mahurin for making me now thirst for more cozy mysteries!

AMAZON CANADA

Author Elizabeth Eckert

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A definite must read!

June 28, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Irma’s endgame is an engaging, descriptive and complex tale of lives that will become intertwined in ways you would not expect. The mystery is captivating, edgy and keeps you turning pages! The solid editing, great characters, and suspense make this a must read book for those who love medical mysteries. The lost-love theme is so well done as well. All around a great novel to enjoy!!

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AMAZON U.S.

Kayla Krantz

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Powerful!

July 14, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Full of heartbreaking moments, this beautiful story by Miss Mahurin explores the tragedies of the concentration camps of World War II.

In this story, we follow the account of a young woman named Helen who, after surviving some unfortunate circumstances, was eventually found and taken into a concentration camp. Although she is one of the few who survive the camp, reading her story from little to young woman is hard.

The account of the way in which Germany affected Jewish families in this time is both realistic and powerful making it emotionally difficult at some points. It’s that realism though that makes this book all the better. To think that this was the reality for millions of people makes it all the more striking.

AMAZON CANADA

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Excellent read

July 21, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This is a compelling story from start to finish. This book was a quick but meaningful read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

granny4

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Good read

June 28, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

It is a good read for anyone interested in WWII!

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Rambo has been rescued

Rambo’s freedom photo

Tonya’s been rescued

Tonya’s freedom photo

Metcalf has been rescued

Metcalf’s freedom photo

Georgia has been rescued

Georgia’s freedom photo

Bobby’s been rescued

 

Bobby’s freedom photos

 

Denver’s been rescued

 

Denver’s freedom photo

 

Petey has been rescued

Petey’s freedom photo

Tammy has been rescued

Tammy’s freedom photo

 

 

Aspen has been rescued

 

Aspen’s freedom photo

 

Crash has been rescued

Crash’s freedom photo

 

Elderly siblings Akeem & Aires have been rescued

 

Akeem & Aires kennel photos

 

 

Akeem’s freedom photo

 

Aires’ freedom photo.

 

Booko’s been rescued

 

Booko’s freedom photo

Serenity has been rescued

Serenity’s freedom photo with new sibling.

 

Snow White has been rescued with bonded sibling Rexy

 

 

Rexy has been rescued with bonded sibling Snow White

Snow White & Rexy’s freedom photo

 

Sammy has been rescued

Sammy’s shelter info

 

Sammy’s freedom photo

 

Zimba has been rescued

 

Zimba’s freedom photo

 

Bella’s been rescued

Bella’s freedom photo

 

 

Fluffy has been rescued

Fluffy’s shelter information

 

Fluffy’s freedom photo

 

 

 

Cookie’s (named by rescue) been rescued

 

Cookie’s freedom photo

 

Victoria has been rescued

Victoria’s freedom photo

 

Bane has been rescued

Bane’s freedom photo

Bane’s freedom ride

Kody the elder has been rescued

Kody’s freedom photo

 

Bart’s been rescued

Bart’s freedom photo

 

Bola’s been rescued

 

 

Bola’s freedom photo

🌟 Choco is 8, blind, and the companion he came in with has been adopted. As if that weren’t bad enough, he was surrendered in JANUARY! He’s also hidden in medical, out of public view. How bad could things get for this poor blind guy? Blind dogs are resilient & can live wonderful fulfilling lives, they just need a kind hand to guide them while they learn their new environment. Choco deserves a real home. Let’s get him out of here. San Pedro, CA

NOTE: This dog is not in our care, we are not affiliated with the shelter in any way. We post updates as we receive them, for questions/concerns please contact the shelter directly.

 

 

Choco’s been rescued

 

Choco’s freedom photo

292 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Rusty, Bunny, Gallagher, Fiesta, Stella, bonded siblings Pebbles & Sophie, Wilbur, Tiana, Clancy, Gonzo, Scruffy, Champion, Cali, bonded siblings Grover & Jessie, Samson, Callaway, Noelle, Kliff, Rumba, Marvel, Franklin, Shy, Apollo, Nina, Wally, Eleanor, Isabella, Katie, Buzz and Fiona (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 292 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR IRMA’S ENDGAME

AMAZON U.S.

The Everward Family

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Just read it!

June 21, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

What an incredible story. The suspense, the incredibly complex characters, the fact that it was so easy to relate to them and the fact that the story was so realistic, after all, it could happen, all of these made this story – un-put-downable (yes I invented a word, sue me). Irma’s strength and conviction make you root for her all the way. This story is thought-provoking and highly suspenseful. Just go read it.

 

 

Kayla Krantz

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Beautiful Murder Mystery

June 14, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I’ve come to love the way that Miss Mahurin tackles real subjects in her novel. I first became a fan of this author after reading her historical fiction so when I saw that she had a murder mystery available, I was quick to scoop that up since it’s one of my favorite genres. She did not disappoint.

Irma is stunned that her old college friend, a renowned heart surgeon, has been accused of murder. She vows to get to the bottom of the mystery because she knows that he can’t be the one responsible.

I loved how well-written both Irma and Peter were. They were complex with their own flaws and strengths. Especially Irma. For all her confidence as a lawyer, she still had moments where she struggled to believe in herself, especially when it came to helping Peter.

The medical world introduced in the story is very real, and a fantastic foundation for the story.

 

Amy B

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Lifetime Prepares Her For This Moment

June 3, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Never in her wildest dreams would Irma have guessed that all of her experiences in life would be leading to this one moment in time. This story is uniquely written as it chronicles the events in several people’s lives as they come together to work on solving a murder mystery. The overarching theme of the book is what love drives people to do; whether it’s love of money, position, or relationships.

I enjoyed the twists and turns of the story. Irma, Ben, and Peter have almost become like friends because of the way the storyline is presented. The motivations of the characters are pure, they want to help one another in life. What makes this story feel so believable is that true-life events are happening in the background, while the characters go about their lives. I especially liked the ending, which I won’t give away, because I don’t think that’s fair. Suffice it to say, I think you should read this book; you’ll really enjoy it!

 

M. J. C. K.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Wow!

June 1, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

When Irma learns that her old flame has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligence, which she knows he would never do, she takes it upon herself to investigate for information to exonerate him. What she didn’t expect was where that would take her…

Wow, this book is amazing! It’s as much character driven as it is psychological thriller, and characters feel like they jump off the pages! The author vividly portrays them and the mystery in such a way that you will keep reading long after your bed time!

 

StoryLover

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Mysterious and Satisfying

May 29, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

This intriguing novel is what I call a “wild card” thriller because it doesn’t fit neatly into any one category. It’s part murder mystery, part exploration of life’s enigmas, and part love story, and the author weaves these different threads into a complex and compelling tapestry. The underlying premise – which I won’t reveal – is quite fascinating and combines real world experiences with science, metaphysics and mysticism.

The main character, Irma, is someone we can relate to, and she’s easy to root for as she tries to vindicate her ex-boyfriend, who’s a heart transplant surgeon, from a murder charge involving one of his patients. The legal and medical environments and issues feel authentic, and the California setting adds appealing flavor.

Unique. Timely. Provocative.

 

PeaceLoveHope

4.0 out of 5 stars****Good read

June 5, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I first discovered Paulette Mauhrin’s work when I stumbled across The Day I Saw The Hummingbird (if you have not read this – buy now! – it is fantastic) and knew this would be an author to watch. Irma’s Endgame, while in a different genre, is also full of beautiful prose. The characters are all well described and Mauhrin does a great job of putting you inside their heads. I was most drawn to Peter, Amelia, and Jeffery. I liked how current events were weaved into the story; I think it always makes it more interesting and easier to identify with. For me, there wasn’t a great deal of suspense because of the amount of exposition and at times I found myself skimming past parts to get back to dialogue or action. But for readers who want lots of wonderful description and internal thought, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this story. 3.75/5 Stars

 

AMAZON U.K.

Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Very original mystery!

11 June 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I’m a big fan of this author and this is another great book, which I have finished reading in just two sittings. At the heart of the story is love and an original and thought provoking idea about what makes us human. I can’t say much as I don’t do spoilers but let me say this is a good mystery with plenty of suspense that makes you want to keep turning the pages. As with all the author’s books, the writing is excellent and the characters jump off the pages. Highly recommended!

1D82 Many

5.0 out of 5 stars*****An Absolutely Brilliant Read!

10 June 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

What a mind bender! Apart from the actual story itself the thought of personality transfer after organ donation is quite mind boggling. I really liked the concept and the story intrigued me from the outset. The characters are well developed and the descriptions riveting. The author has a great writing style and keeps the tension up throughout the story. Really enjoyed the whole experience.

 

Dab Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars****Complex Characters

16 June 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

An interesting array of complexities addressed in this fictional account involving the lives of five individuals. It made for uncomfortable reading in places but was a well-woven piece of literary fiction. Irma, a lawyer is drawn into a case involving her first love who is accused of involuntary manslaughter following the death of one of his patients. The other characters include the recipient of a heart transplant whose wife is confused by his behaviour post-surgery and the author delves into the cases of personality transference following transplant surgery. It’s left to Irma, or more importantly, her journalist friend to solve the mystery and to determine whether her ex is in fact guilty or innocent. All in all, an interesting read.

 

 

AMAZON AUSTRALIA

Reader Review

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Two hearts find their way back to one another.

31 May 2019

Verified Purchase

I enjoyed reading Irma’s Endgame. An eye opener in the area of organ donation and what can happen.
The love and bond two people share manages to continue even after death.

AMAZON CANADA

mel

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A rekindled flame during a frame up

June 11, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Irma’s end game is a interesting read. Never to late to find something with the one that got away. The wealthy elite cardiac surgeon learns who his true friends are when he is framed for murdering one of his patients. It is a who Dunn it with only the barest of threads to follow

 

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

 

AMAZON U.K.

Ally

4.0 out of 5 stars****Gripping

2 June 2019

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I did not think I was going to like this at first, as so many depressing incidents occurred to the protagonist. I’m glad I continued reading however, as I was gripped from about the third chapter onwards. Based around the actual case of journalist Nellie Bly who inlitrated an infamous New York assylum in 1887. Sadly, there are echoes in recent cases of mistreatment of vulnerable people in care homes.

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

 

AMAZON U.K.

Jun 24, 2019 Susan Lowe***** rated it it was amazing

Positive Mental Attitude

I’ve read a lot around “The Final Solution” and how the great “super powers” failed the Jewish people. How America and Britain closed their doors and limited the number of refugees they would accept because they didn’t believe the stories of what was going on inside Germany. This is a poignant demonstration of the cliche “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. I can’t say I “enjoyed” the book in the common understanding of the word but I’m glad I read it nonetheless.

 

 

 

 

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Rusty’s been rescued

Rusty’s freedom photo

Bunny’s been rescued

Bunny’s freedom photo

Gallagher has been rescued

Gallagher’s freedom photo

Fiesta has been rescued

Fiesta’s freedom photo

Stella has been rescued

Stella’s freedom photo

Pebbles has been rescued with bonded sibling Sophie

Sophie has been rescued with bonded sibling Pebbles

Pebbles & Sophie’s freedom photo

Senior Wilbur’s been rescued

Wilbur’s freedom photo

Tiana has been rescued

Tiana’s freedom photo

Clancy has been rescued

Clancy’s freedom photo

Gonzo has been rescued

Gonzo’s freedom photo

Scruffy has been rescued

Scruffy’s freedom photo

Champion rescued

Champion’s freedom photo

Cali has been rescued

Cali’s freedom photo

Grover has been rescued with bonded sibling Jessie

Grover’s freedom photo

Jessie has been rescued with bonded sibling Grover

Jessie’s freedom photo

Samson has been rescued

Samson’s  freedom photo

Callaway’s been rescued

Callaway’s freedom photo

Callaway enjoying freedom

Noelle has been rescued

Noelle’s freedom photo

Kliff’s been rescued

Kliff’s freedom photo

Rumba has been rescued

Rumba’s freedom photo

Marvel (named by rescue) has been rescued

Marvel’s freedom photo

Franklin’s been rescued

Franklin’s freedom photo

Shy has been rescued

Shy’s freedom photo

Apollo has been rescued

Apollo’s freedom photo

Nina has been rescued

Nina’s shelter information

Nina’s freedom photo

Wally the senior has been rescued

Wally the senior freedom photo

Eleanor has been rescued

Eleanor’s freedom photo

Isabella has been rescued

Isabella’s freedom photo

Katie’s been rescued

Katie’s freedom photo

Buzz has been rescued

Buzz’ freedom photo off to the right.

Fiona (named by rescue) has been rescued

Fiona’s freedom photo

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Sunday Interview – Human in Every Sense of the Word with Paulette Mahurin.

Thank you so much, Sally Cronin, for having me over to your great site. ❤️

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine

Welcome to the first of the new series of the Sunday Interview- Human in every sense of the word.

As humans there are five main senses that we rely on to navigate through this world.  And there is one that we all possess but do not necessarily use all the time…

Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell….Sixth Sense.

I would like you to write from 300 to 600 words about one or more of these senses.

We often associate significant events with our senses… the first time we heard a certain piece of music, touched an object or someone that had a profound effect on us, the first sight of a newborn baby or an event unfolding before our eyes, smelling a flower or eating a new food for the first time that was amazing.

You can choose to write about one sense or all of them, including that elusive sixth…

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260 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Blackie, Gumdrop, Rusty, Gretzky, Kylee, Allie, Addi, Evie, Buck, Morty, Shadow, bonded siblings Silas & Sebastian, bonded siblings Lady & Layla, Milo, Fergie, Princess,  Bonded siblings Thelma & Louise, Bella, Humphrey, bonded siblings Bam Bam & Pebbles, McKenna, Anne, King, Atlas, Rigo, Zora, Cora, Jessie, Maisie, bonded elderly siblings Tito & Jessa, Rocky, Little Boy, Maggie, Sasha Pierce, Stannis, Priscilla, Levi, Ginger, Bruno, Abby, Bronson, Cesar, Sunny, bonded siblings Bella & Lala (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 260 dogs have been rescued. In 2018 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

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AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

RECENT REVIEWS FOR IRMA’S ENDGAME

AMAZON U.S.

Tobin B. Crenshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Smart Work

May 28, 2019

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I enjoy smart novels, the kind where you learn specialized work like medical terms and procedures. For that I was drawn to this work. The author has done their homework and mixed it with a passion for story, and the end result is wonderful.

Rea

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Wonderful Departure From Mahurin’s Usual Genre

May 27, 2019

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As a fan of this author, I am always keen to read her latest work and I was thrilled and surprised to see she had departed from her usual historical fiction for this modern-day unrequited love story that spanned half-a-lifetime. Irma and Peter found and lost each other at College but when Peter’s career and future is being destroyed by charges of culpable homicide, it is Irma who knows she must help him. This is a rich, warm, fast-paced story that just highlights the talents this writer has, across all genres. I can highly recommend this read that covers the whole gamut of human emotions.

Nicholas A Reichert

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Love, Mystery and Suspense – Irma’s Endgame Really Delivers!

May 26, 2019

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Irma’s Endgame is truly an emotional rollercoaster ride! It’s a page turner from beginning to end. The author has obviously done a lot of detailed research for this book and pours much of her life experience as a nurse into her writing. The character development is excellent; the reader can’t help but feel something for hero and villain alike. What runs through this story, in addition to a good dose of mystery and suspense, is the power of love through the years, how it ebbs and flows and influences the direction our lives take. A must read – highly recommend!

L.A.

5.0 out of 5 stars****Thoroughly Enjoyable!

May 24, 2019

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I rarely finish reading a book within three days and Irma’s Endgame broke my record. Not only I couldn’t put it down but also thought about it when I wasn’t reading it. I have so many good things to say about it. First of all, the writing is superb and it’s full of vivid imageries and metaphors. I can easily picture all the characters, feel their dilemmas, and even smell them. The author explores each character’s emotional journey and psychological development, and I sympathize with them. Peter is an accomplished heart surgeon but is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Amelia is a wealthy housewife but also tormented by her childhood trauma. Irma has her success and loss but she strives to help others. Ben is a loyal friend. The writer’s confident writing style drew me in right from the first paragraph. The mystery part is less important to me, but it certainly helps speed up the reading. There are many fascinating issues being touched upon in the story including the personality change resulting in organ transplant. It’s also a multi-genre literary work that has elements of romance, mystery, and thriller. I highly recommend it!

Oscar A Wiggy

5.0 out of 5 stars*****I had to postpone dinner to find out what really happened

May 24, 2019

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Another great novel from Paulette Mahurin, “Irma’s Endgame” is something you won’t be able to put down. The story revolves around a medical mystery with a doctor who has prescribed incorrect medication for his patients. When it came to the last five or six chapters, I had to postpone dinner to find out what really happened.
I have read other novels from Ms. Mahurin and this one stacks up well against the others. She has the unique ability to describe characters, locations, emotions and actions with such intricate descriptions, it makes you feel as if you are right inside the story, elbow to elbow with the characters. In my opinion, this book is well worth the time.

Kell Frillman

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Thrilling Roller Coaster of Science and Morality

May 22, 2019

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AH! Where do I begin? I really loved this book, as it reminded me a lot of a mix between James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark. Medical mysteries are fascinating, but when they include complex characters, and many layers of uncertainty and moral confusion, it’s the perfect combination of a book that I can’t put down. I read this in a day and a half. The scare-factor of a drama like this is that you can absolutely imagine this happening in our world today, right now, as it deals with things very real in our lives rather than abstract concepts.
The main character, Irma, is complex and passionate, which instantly had me personally invested in the fate of the characters, and of the mystery that she was trying to solve. As Jeff Goldbloom said over twenty years ago, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not you could that you didn’t stop to think if you should!” That’s a quote that echoes throughout this novel in conjunction with the mystery itself.
Then, enter Peter, a heart surgeon at the crux of a murder investigation… although my skeptical mind wanted to assume that he was guilty, I also hoped that he wasn’t, he was written in a sense that you feel invested in his general motivations and the struggle of who he really is deep down is always just scratching at the surface. I don’t want to give away the twists or the ending, but this is definitely a fast-paced, well-developed page turner and I absolutely plan to check out more of Paulette’s work!

reader2010

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Great read.

May 21, 2019

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This is a great read with lots of stuff in it and I totally recommend it to anyone wanting a thriller without all the gore. This one makes you think. I don’t often re-read books, but this one will stay in my tablet. I may have missed something and will pick it up again.

Maria Catalina Egan

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Thought Provoking Contemporary Story

May 19, 2019

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 This book delivers at so many levels. The prose entices with a harmony that is both beautiful and unique to this writer’s voice; ‘The door to her closed heart had been kicked open.’ I could share many powerful phrases like that one, and thus Irma’s Endgame Kicks open the reader’s curiosity and anticipation.
I don’t like to review with spoilers and that is a hard thing to do with this multifaceted story-line in which one explores dynamics in unique relationships. The kind of encounters that fate thrust upon people with no warning or expectation.
As the characters suffer, as a reader I felt their pain. When they found light, I did as well. I cannot stop thinking of so many aspects in the story-line.
I took a four-hour train ride after I finished the book and found myself talking to a fellow traveler, a stranger, about cellular memory as explored in this storyline. He wrote down the book’s title. I know in the next few weeks I will Google it often!
The story takes place during the course of several years. This was written with a clever backdrop of global events, as a reader it placed me right there.
The type of brilliant book that is thought provoking and lingers on long after one reads the last page.

Bruce

5.0 out of 5 stars*****More depth than your run-of-the-mill thriller.

May 18, 2019

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This thriller is most interesting because of the realistic and well drawn characters. Many current thrillers are just something you read to get to the end where there will be the inevitable twist and the final reveal of whodunnit. This one makes you actually care for the characters and their situations.
I particularly felt for Peter, his outward appearance and inner reality were so much at odds. His complexities are well described and you are left wondering if you dislike him, or feel sorry for him. Either way, I found myself hoping he would be vindicated.
I would recommend this book for people who are looking for something a bit more than a way to waste a few hours in a book. You will need to think and feel to fully enjoy the story.

M. Decker

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Lives Ripped Apart and Woven Together in a Great Murder Mystery

May 14, 2019

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Irma’s Endgame explores the unique intertwining of lives that occurs when Randol