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Fatal Flashback: A Legal Courtroom Thriller Kindle Edition

by Tom Berreman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 135 ratings

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When those profiting from a new migraine medication silence a whistleblower after he discovers an undisclosed side effect causing enhanced, spontaneous PTSD flashbacks, Blake Lawrence must rely on his courtroom skills to uncover how and why the FDA approved the drug.

The answer is not what anyone in the courtroom expects.

Andrew Hayden III is on the verge of vaulting the corporation bearing his name to pharmaceutical industry prominence pending FDA approval of Xyprotaine, a revolutionary migraine medication. That is until Darnell Young, Hayden Labs' vice president of research and development, discovers clinical trial notes summarizing potentially catastrophic side effects withheld from the FDA. These notes, suggesting enhanced PTSD flashbacks in patients taking both Xyprotaine and antidepressants, were written by Dr. Reginald Cosgrove, who is pending Senate confirmation as the next Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

Struggling with the loss of significant wealth his stock options could provide, Young takes the high road and vows to keep the drug off the market pending additional clinical trials to address the undisclosed side effects. After sending a whistleblower letter to the FDA he joins forces with Blake Lawrence, his college roommate and a lawyer with Sterling Atwater, to fight powerful forces from both inside and outside the company with significant wealth hinging on Xyprotaine's approval. These forces will resort to any method necessary, including blackmail, intimidation and murder, to stop anyone standing in the way of its approval.

Hayden succeeds in obtaining FDA approval.

But how? And at what cost?

Tight, focused writing and shocking twists along the way. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys high-stakes drama/thriller with an intelligent and unpredictable plot that feels very authentic and true-to-life, and explores the darkest parts of human greed and corruption. Karen Matthews - Indie Book Reviewers

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When does risk outweigh reward, and vice-versa? I thought "Fatal Flashback" to be very complex and well-written ---- darker and more character-driven than action driven, and definitely eye-opening. You can tell the author has amazing knowledge of the whole 'big pharma' angle and shines light on areas we might not usually think of, like shady testing or going for money over known safety risks. Some similar themes and motifs present, but Berreman does a fantastic job of putting his own unique and unusual spin on them. The writing is great - very fast paced, great building tension, and flows well and the ending is perfect. An intriguing, original story that definitely entertained and made my eyes widen several times (especially the end) and seems to wrap up but also leaves possibility for more...maybe??? Recommend for fans of suspense and legal drama. Stephan Beacher - Indie Book Reviewers

"Fatal Flashback" has a great setup that covers many aspects of the story - with the crime set up/fallout and high-stakes circumstances in the first part, then has the courtroom drama, then the shocking ending. And the author does a great job of bringing us up to speed on all the various characters, with their backstories and roles. The main characters are so well done, and even the 'bad' guys had some level of sympathy. I was happy with the overall story line and the ending was a total shocker... like what the whole book was leading up to. Recommend to fans of thriller,suspense, drama. Essie Harmon - IndieBook Reviewers

I'm not sure exactly how to describe this book by Tom Berreman, other than being well-written and researched on several levels (from the pharma side,to the legal and psychological sides), fun, unpredictable and easy to read. I was genuinely impressed with not only the descriptive and detailed world building and his strong writing, but it was also the way the characters interacted with one another in a way that really made me feel something. I always felt like I was really part of the story. Berreman has comprehensive and first-hand knowledge of all different aspects of this story, and he pulls you right into the believable world where we feel we know just as much as he does(which is hard to do), and doesn't hold back any punches. A great read, and one I enjoyed. Hope to read more from Tom Berreman soon. Cale Owens - Indie Book Reviewers

When I heard Tom Berreman had another novel out, I was excited to read it because I'd read and enjoyed his first one, "Succession of Power". But much to my dismay, as much as I wanted to make it last longer, I gobbled up "Fatal Flashback" in two nights! Berreman just paints scenes and characters so well we are in their lives and invested before we know what hits us. The real drama lies with the characters in the book, some who are really unscrupulous and are crafting a world of dishonesty and deceit - and then has violent - fatal results. This whole book reads like areal-life nightmare, but it is interesting to see events unfold from the 'behind the action' perspective. And if you like corrupt characters and surprising, dark twists, then this book is just what the doctor ordered (pun intended). A compelling and enjoyable journey that delivers an entertaining and memorable experience. Sam Ryan - Indie BookReviewers

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071DNKMVL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas A. Berreman (April 24, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6782 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,629,404 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,809 in Medical Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #2,843 in Legal Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #2,862 in Medical Thrillers (Books)

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After spending countless hours in cubicles, offices and conference rooms over the last thirty plus years Tom purchased a small house near the water in Panama City Beach, Florida and shifted his focus to his passion for writing thriller and suspense novels.

Tom was born and raised in the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. When he was young he was moved by a quote from Mark Twain, and it soon became his mantra:

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed

by the things that you didn’t do than the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the wind in your sails. Explore, dream, discover.”

At 18 he paid $300 for an old International Harvester Metro Delivery van, installed bunks and a heater and lived in it for a winter ski bumming in the Rockies. He spent another winter as a lift operator in Vail, Colorado, a third ski bumming in a slightly newer Dodge van and his summers sailing Minnesota lakes on his Hobie Cat catamaran, all before turning 22. He squeezed in some college coursework at the University of Minnesota as his schedule permitted, driving school bus and tending bar to support himself. But when his mother learned he was a fourth year freshman he succumbed to her “subtle” pressure, set aside his wanderlust and focused on his studies.

Tom earned a BSB in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, he joined the audit staff of an international public accounting firm and was awarded his Certified Public Accountant certificate. After seven years in accounting and finance he entered law school in a part-time, evening program while continuing his professional career, earning his JD, magna cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul. He spent the next twenty five years in private practice and as corporate counsel for a national Minneapolis bank.

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Fatal Flashback

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022

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You cannot ask for more excitement than what happens in this book. It just keeps surprising you with each chapter. I had to finish this book in one sitting!

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Krystal Bella

Politics, Science, Medicine, a bit of Romance, Lawyers, Courtrooms and Corporate Greed.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018

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What more could you ask for?
Definitely My kind of novel!

And, for those of you who live 'Cleaner lives' than I ever have or will, there are no curse words or explicit sex scenes; despite not having Any religious Affiliations! Remarkable in this day and age.

Tom Berreman sure knows how to write a captivating modern novel and draw you in to the state of anticipation of "what's next?" as each chapter evolves.

Talented in his great development of the main characters and very little fluff added to simply lengthen a novel.

This is a story of a research scientist who will not acquiesce and lower his value of "First, do no harm" over his company's profits and his potential personal financial gains.

He becomes trapped in a life and death battle with his employer, a small pharmaceutical company.

Other characters who evolve in the novel all fill a place in the storyline, no superfluous semi-strangers just passing through a chapter or two just to distract or confuse the reader.

For me, this would have been a 5 Star book except for 2 things.

First, I found 9 editorial errors:
1 very long run on sentence, a couple of spelling errors and several wrong word choices (i.e. sever instead of severe, aid instead of aide). If the novel had been proofread just one more time it would have been perfect.

And second, the ending. I remain baffled as to: Did that really end the way it did with a major event occurring in the last paragraph and absolutely no epilogue intentionally as one of those Cliffhanger endings to get a reader to purchase a subsequent novel as a continuation of this novel?

Or, did it end the way it did simply to end it in a fairly brutal "The End way?

I really don't know because there is no mention at the end of the (free copy via FREEBOOKSY) Kindle version that I read of a Book 2 in a saga; but either way, I found the ending very weak, like learning a friend had a limb amputated, but not knowing how they are doing navigating life afterwards.

If this is Book 1 in a saga, I would probably purchase Book 2, if only I knew!

Thank you Mr. Berreman for a very enjoyable read and if you want a copy of the 9 editing errors I found, just send me a note via Amazon.

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mj stringer

Sub plots come together for a totally unexpected ending

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020

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At first I wondered why so many characters. However, as plot developed, storylines made it impossible to do anything else. I was filled with anticipation as the courtroom drama played out. I did not predict the last event. I would like to see the author start with that event and develop another book for there could be many avenues to develop based on this conclusion with great courtroom action. Keep it up, Mr. Berreman.

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020

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I did not like the way it ended leaving the reader up in the air. Also too many characters ended up dead.

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020

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Shows how devious some people in power can be. Money, truly drives more than the economy. Big business has no soul, just look at Washington DC.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020

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I found the book to be a very good read. It kept my interest. I wasn't thrilled with the ending. It left some questions unanswered. Overall I would recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020

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This is totally engrossing and very well written. A really great read. You will get caught up in it and will hate to see it end.

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Enid Flores

A captivated thriller, well written and narrated

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018

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I loved this book. I am in law and finance, so I was captivated by the narrative and descriptive scenes. A must read. I am glad to find a new author in this area to read.

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