Reviews

Literary Titan

04/28/2023

Doris Pariso's new thriller novel, Run! Katie! is a gripping paranormal mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Peter is a psychic who is discovering he has some new abilities, the ability to hear voices from the dead. When he starts hearing voices and messages from a woman named Sharon, he realizes he needs to find her family and save a young woman in apparent danger. Katie has been having nightmares and feeling like something is after her. Then, an unexpected guest arrives at her birthday luncheon with family, shocking them all. Peter brings a message from her mother, who disappeared without a trace twelve years earlier. The message brings the family closure, but Peter continues to receive messages from Sharon. She is trying to warn her daughter that she is in danger of facing the same fate she did. With Peter's help, Katie and her family must piece together the clues to find out who, what, when, and where the danger is coming from. Pariso's skillful storytelling creates an air of mystery and suspense from the beginning of this captivating book. The plot is complex, and the author does a great job of keeping the reader engaged and guessing what the danger is until the reveal. Pariso provides readers with a series of unexpected events and plot twists that will immerse them in the characters' lives and the story until they reach the last page. What truly stands out in Run! Katie! is the depth of a mother's love. Sharon's love for her daughter transcends time and space as she communicates with Peter from beyond the grave to keep Katie safe. It is a testament to the lengths a mother will go to protect her child and adds a heart-wrenching element to the story. Run! Katie! is a phenomenal psychic mystery novel that will appeal to readers who love paranormal suspense and thrillers. It is a fascinating read that will leave readers wanting more and waiting to see what Doris Pariso writes next.  

 Readers' Favorite Book Review -  Pikasho Deka

03/29/2023

Doris Pariso has created a captivating yarn filled with mystery, suspense, and thrills. Run! Katie! is a thriller with just a hint of the supernatural to make it all the more intriguing. Pariso's smooth prose and easygoing narrative make the story a breeze; you can read it in one sitting. The characters have well-defined personalities that differ, but this is primarily a plot-driven story. A couple of well-placed twists take you by surprise and keep you glued to the pages. Grab a copy if you're in the mood for a fast-paced mystery thriller.

Dianne C. Braley, Author of The Silence in the Sound, Winner of the 2022 NYC Big Book Award and Pencraft Award for Women's Fiction

04/28/2023

A bold and daring new voice in the thriller genre, Doris Pariso's debut is one readers will not want to end. Run Katie is filled with twists and turns, leaving you feeling as if you are living the protagonist Katie's every thought and action and anticipating what's coming while on the edge of your seat. This book is a thrilling must-read mystery woven with the beautiful story of everlasting love between mother and daughter. 

Nicholas Harvey - USA Today Bestselling Author

04/19/2023

 "A fine first novel with a fascinating theme." 

Nichole Inthanongsak

“ As a former suspect in a small-town scandal comes back to town, we jump in to an intense, all-too-relatable mystery about a young woman who doesn’t realize she is being watched. At a point in her life when she’s finally adjusting to her mother’s disappearance, Katie now unknowingly finds herself caught back in the web of danger. Can she be saved? Or will Katie suffer the same fate as her mother? With the help of a medium, we see that a mother’s love knows no bounds, as she conspires with some unlikely help to save Katie and reveal the truth. This story takes you on an adrenaline[-fueled] roller coaster as you feel just as vulnerable as Katie. Pariso may be new to the novel scene, but with plot twists like this, watch out; [this] won’t be her last!”

Louise Levasseur

“ I give five stars to this well-told story from this new author! Settle in and enjoy it from the captivating beginning to its happy ending. . . . [W]ith richly developed characters . . . this book leaves me wanting more. I have no doubt that you will be fascinated by Doris Pariso’s book. This author is definitely one to watch!”

Karen Whitman

“ Doris Pariso’s first foray has nailed the thriller [genre], and fans of this genre will be immediately drawn into this book by the intrigue and mystery surrounding the characters. The plot twists and turns that hinge on the visions of a psychic provide suspense while giving the reader an urgency to learn the outcome. A definite must-read!”

Linda Maloney

“ I loved this book. I did not want to put it down. It was a real page-turner. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family.”