When newspaper headlines screamed in large bold print that one of the world’s leading heart-transplant surgeons, Peter Dayton, was arrested for the death of one of his transplant patients, shock waves were felt around the world. Particularly impacted was an attorney, Irma Mullins, who found it inconceivable that the man she once loved could have committed the heinous act for which he had been … arrested. Determined to find out what happened, she embarks on a course of action to uncover the truth. But when all paths lead to one dead-end after another, and Dayton continues to maintain his innocence, she detours. Through desperation, frustration, fear, and determination she grasps at thin threads for anything that might uncover facts to help exonerate Dayton. What she ultimately discovers is both shocking and unbelievable. Written by the award-winning, international best-selling author, Paulette Mahurin, Irma’s Endgame is a story of friendship and loyalty, of betrayal and revenge, of mystery and discovery, of enmity and love. It is a narrative that shakes the very core of the scientific ground we all walk on and proves that what we think is real is not always solid terrain. This is a novel that will be remembered long after the last page is finished.
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A love so strong can remain decades later when a woman reads in her local newspaper – her old flame is being charged for murder and what she can do to save the man she had once loved.
Irma is determined she can save her old collage boyfriend Dayton.
In the process Irma discovers what can happen in the process of being or becoming an organ donor. A heart felt story of all the people involved in the life of death.
A great read. I enjoyed reading Irma’s Endgame. An eye opener in the area of organ donation and what can happen.
Another insightful read by one of my favorite Indie Authors, Paulette Mahurin. Is there anything to the notion of personality transference in heart transplant patients? In this contemporary page turner, Irma and her friend and crack journalistic investigator follow her instinct and a very thin thread of a clue to the heart of the matter. Mahurin skillfully leads us through twists and turn that frankly had me guessing until the very end. Great plotting and in-depth characterization makes this one stand out as one of her best!
A mysterious death and sensational headlines sends two families into chaos in this well- crafted, well-written fast-paced medical/legal mystery. What starts out as an ordinary day for an attorney, Irma, is anything but that when she sees the front page of the Los Angeles Times screaming that her ex has been charged with murder. Her ex is an international heart-transplant surgeon, Peter Dayton, with an unblemished record. When Irma sets out to help exonerate Peter, she elicits the help of two of her best friends: another attorney and a Pulitzer prize winning journalist. Through a road that leads to one dead end after another, Irma refuses to give up when Peter espouses his innocence. But when no other suspects show up on the horizon and Irma’s team starts to doubt Peter’s veracity, she is not deterred. Refusing to give up, it is in Irma’s search for the truth that she discovers that reality isn’t always what we “think” or “believe” it is. And in constructing solid data that would stand up in court, Irma discovers that sometimes you have to start with the unseen, an intuition and follow your gut despite all temptation not to. It is her faith in this unknown element of existence that Irma, along with her two friends, walk the path against resistance to find that the road to truth is filled with decoys and detours. And the answer she finds is not what she anticipated. Right to the end we don’t know if Dayton did it. Were Irma’s efforts all in vain? Was she a puppet to some insane manipulation? Or was she onto something incredible? No spoilers here. This was a compelling, hard-to-put down read. Entertaining and educating for I learned some amazing things about modern day medicine regarding heart-transplant patients. Great read!
Mysterious and Satisfying
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.
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.
I always love books by this author, although I have to admit this one is not my favourite – I’m still thinking about ‘The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap’ and then there’s ‘The seven Year Dress’. Any author would be hard to top those two. That’s not to say this book is not a great read. The story was good, though a sharp reader may be ahead of the characters in jumping to the correct conclusion and I kept wanting to hurry Irma, Ben and Terrance to reach the same conclusion. I liked that the story had several strands woven together, Jeffrey and Amelia, Randolf and Lexi, and Dr Peter Dayton. And I also liked that part of the story came from their points of view. While the characters were believable, and the story flowed nicely I found it a little repetitive in places, but it still deserves 5 stars from me. How could I not for this author whose books I admire?
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. When I first started reading this I thought the story was verging on a bit of the paranormal. I had never heard 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.
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.
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.
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 story line 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!
Irma’s Endgame explores the unique intertwining of lives that occurs when Randolf’s wife’s, Lexi’s, heart is transplanted into Jeffrey Kincaide’s disease weakened body by surgeon Peter Dayton. How this heroic act results in a murder is a mystery that pulls Dayton’s first love into a cast of dis-functional characters and unresolved questions. The ins and outs of the story and fascinating characters kept me turning the pages long past my bedtime. Pretenses abound in this modern day tale set against the backdrop of California’s complex politics and conflicting strata of society. A narrator’s point of view weaves the intricate plot lines and backstories together in a way that’s captivating and curious, heartbreaking and homey. I highly admire the author’s ability to make this mystery – love story compelling and authentic. The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end. Highly recommended.