A Novel with Thoughts and Ponderings

BORN TO DARKNESS

Author: Suzanne Brockmann ISBN: 9780345521279 3/2012 PARANORMAL SUSPENSE Publisher: BALLANTINE

Born to Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann
In the not-too-distant future, the Obermeyer Institute (OI) has made a revolutionary discovery: With special training, humans can tap into the brain's hidden powers (think telepathy, telekinetic powers, super strength, and more). The training is strenuous, though, and it works only for those with natural potential. Tough girl Mac has that potential, and she's a devoted member of the OI. But there's one rule she can't help but bend. Her boss thinks celibacy is key to their work. Mac's learned differently—an active sexual life enhances her powers. And when she meets Shane, a sexy former Navy SEAL, the sparks are instant. But after the two spend an amazing night together, Mac finds out that Shane's a new recruit at the institute. How can she mix business and pleasure?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:Top Pick

Suzanne Brockmann does it again. BORN TO DARKNESS is the Seal team of the future.  In Brockmann's future version of the world, people will do anything for money and to make ends meet. Shane Laughlin is an ex-Navy Seal in a future that doesn’t take kindly to those with a negative history, blackballed for going against orders and saving the woman his team was sent to kill.  Now jobless, he has a chance to participate in a scientific study to make some extra cash.  Mac Mackenzie is an operative with the Obermeyer Institute, a group of elite soldiers that can access the part of the brain that allows for psychic activity. 

This series looks to be one that will soon have readers just as invested in the characters as the Seal suspense novels the author is known for.  While the creation of Brockmann’s world was a little awkward in the beginning, it wasn’t hard to put together what was going on and how the world was envisioned in BORN TO DARKNESS.  Her characters, as always, were richly developed with trademark Brockmann humor and traits that make them come alive for readers.

Christina Baker

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