Blameless - by B A Shapiro (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A Boston psychologist fights for her life--and her unborn child--in this "compelling" thriller from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Art Forger (Boston Herald).

In Blameless, a psychological thriller set in Boston's Back Bay, psychologist Diana Marcus must fight to save her good name, career, and marriage when a patient, James Hutchins--who suffers from borderline personality disorder--commits suicide, and his family files charges of malpractice, sexual abuse, and wrongful death against her. Although she is far from blameless, Diana clears her name by proving that James did not commit suicide--a revelation that throws her into a battle for her life, as well as that of her unborn child, when she becomes the prime suspect in James's murder--and perhaps the real murderer's next victim.

Review Quotes

"Shapiro is a master at depicting complex emotions. . . . It is impossible to take Blameless at a leisurely pace. The compelling story will grab you by the neck and propel you to read with increasing speed, getting to the shocking conclusion all too soon." --Boston Herald

"Barbara Shapiro has crafted a cautionary tale, sticking for its thoughtfulness and juxtaposition of many issues, yet never flagging as it relentlessly builds to its dramatic and surprising conclusion. 'Riveting' is my best word to describe it." --Kate's Mystery Newsletter

"Author Barbara Shapiro hits a home run with this absorbing and disturbing suspense tale of a twisted obsession and revenge. Blameless is a first-rate chilling suspense tale that will without a doubt keep you riveted until the very last page." --Romantic Times

"Blameless has more twists and turns than the streets of Boston. It was fantastic. I love it and I'm still shivering for the chilling climax." --Mystery Lovers Ink

About the Author

B. A. Shapiro is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Art Forger, five additional novels, four screenplays, and a nonfiction book. She is the recipient of the 2013 New England Book Award for Fiction, a 2013 Massachusetts Must-Read Book award, and a 2012 Boston Globe Best Crime Book award. Shapiro was also nominated for a 2013 Massachusetts Book Award. She lives in Boston and is working on her next novel.