Looking for a new pyschological thriller to get your brain juices flowing ? After reading a special written by MJ Rose called "In Session" which featured what would happen if characters like Jack Reacher (Lee Child ) and John Rain ( Barry Eisler) were to stumble upon Dr. Morgan Snow's couch , for those who don't know - Dr. Morgan Snow is a Sex Therapist and works for the Butterfield Institute, they are the best in their profession. You come to them, not the other way around. After reading In Ses...

Typical me, I read The Delilah Complex, the second in this series, first. Fortunately, other than a little more background on Dr. Morgan Snow's (the heroine) relationship with Det. Noah Jordain (the hero), there really wasn’t a need to read them in order. And, as I found out, I enjoyed the second more.Both are well written- 1st person from Morgan’s POV. Both have engaging side characters and a plot reminiscent of the tv show Law and Order SVU, (I love that show!). However, TDC's central theme I

A re-read. I've forgotten much of it since reading it in 2018 however I remembered I enjoyed it a lot and have been wanting to re-read it again. I was not disappointing. It's a dark murder case yet so readable and keep you on the edge of your seat. I have the next book on hand and I don't think I'll wait long until devouring it as well!

This was a mostly enjoyable read, the first book in a thriller series, although M. J. Rose's voice is always problematic for me. In some books it grates so much that I have to stop reading, but I was able to get through this one. The heroine/narrator spends an awful lot of time in early chapters explaining herself to the reader—and not all of it is relevant to the story. The heroine also does some rather stupid things which mostly seem to be more for the author's convenience in moving the plot a...

I really liked this book. I was introduced to the series from a Kindle freebie and it was a great investment. I like how we see inside Morgan's thoughts and fears and learning about her background. It definitely helps the later book since I read them out of order. I also liked how it is different than most murder mysteries b/c it's not your typical "police procedural". As a psych major and teacher/counselor (at one time) I like hearing about her therapy sessions and how she is interacting with a...

3.5/5 StarsGreat read by Ms. Rose, but I have to be honest and say that I prefer her historical fiction novels more than her contemporary literature. This book had more sexual overtones/undertones and every kind of "tone" to it, so I had to adjust to that (wasn't that difficult), but I must admit that I find her Historical Fiction books to be "deeper and more soulful"

Well written and different - review date 5 June 2014Format: Kindle EditionI was very unsure before starting this book. The synopsis looked promising, but the tagline - Erotic Psychological Thriller? Very off-putting, as i feared a writer who would be aiming for Erotic at the expense of Thriller. I'm pleased I took a chance. This is not an Erotic Psychological Thriller at all. It is a Psychological Thriller which happens to feature prostitutes and sex therapists.So if you are expecting, or hoping...

I like The Halo Effect.*****The Halo Effect was the sore thumb among the Butterfield Institute series. This is the first book and Rose was just building Morgan’s story, so maybe that’s why i didn’t enjoy it as much as i would’ve? Because i love The Delilah Complex and The Venus Fix; imagine my suprise when this one fell short for me. The serial killings were elaborate and grisly, but the killer’s motive to do the acts were rather… plain? It was too simple for me to warrant that kind ofdeviant be...

Morgan Snow is a professional therapist specializing in sexual issues. When her client (an expensive call girl who is writing a book about her lifestyle) disappears, it seems possible that one of her clients is involved. Also, that it may be connected to a series of ritualistic murders of prostitutes. Morgan feels her only way to help Cleo is to investigate herself because she can't legally or ethically violate her patient's confidences.This book is interesting in many ways. The first is how it

I felt like the main character of this book was the least convincing sex therapist, ever. The main sex scene was incredibly unsexy and the doctor went from fine with a sexless/boring marriage to being permanently hot for every guy she met. The detective was one massive walking cliche and pretty much every other character was one dimensional. The plot made pretty much zero sense and I saw who the murderer was from space. Having said all that it wasn't dreadful, it was just a bit like reading fan

The reveal at the end was quite good but the rest was awful, and I didn't like any of the characters.

Excellent story! Serial killer, graphic scenes, well developed characters. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

Flawed charcters always make for the most engrossing stories do they not? At least they do when they're in the hands of a skilled author..in the world of thrillers it's easy to trod on well established ground...psycho serial killer, psychologist helping the cops to make a profile to stop the brutal killings...this has some elements of that..but with a twist..Dr. Morgan Snow is a therapist..a sex therapist at the Butterfield Institute..she spends her professional life helping people deal with the...

What a GREAT book! This was a recommendation to me from a great friend of mine and I am SO pleased she told me to read this. M.J. Rose is a phenomenal story teller. This was a great crime/action/thriller novel that at the end had me racing through the pages to find out what was going to happen next!Morgan Snow is a sex therapist who sees many patients but one has held her attention for quite awhile and she has a special bond with. That would be Cleo. Cleo is a prostitute. But not just any prosti...

The Halo Effect (The Butterfield Institute) by M.J. Rose is a real surprise for me. I have been looking for a well written suspense thriller and I have finally found one. At first glimpse the book appears to be the typical serial killer type book. But the plot is not the only thing I found so intriguing about the book, as good as it is. Ms. Rose pulls the reader into the story. Her ability to make you feel, hear and see what you are reading. It is a rare ability to be able to write with an eye f...