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Happy Sun Farm: Behind the Facade
Berry comes home from college carrying fresh knowledge and heavy grief. Her father has died, and while mourning, she clings to the belief that her degree in agricultural economics might help turn the struggling family farm into a success. That confidence shatters quickly. The land she expected to inherit has already been sold; her mother signed it away to a corporate behemoth called Sunny Happy Farm. Even more unsettling, Berry discovers that her father had been resisting their advances, a battle he didn’t live to win. Determined to uncover the truth, she begins investigating the company, only to find that every new discovery points to something darker, something calculated. The question isn’t just what Sunny Happy Farm wants, but how far it’s willing to go to get it.
Happy Sunny Farm: Behind the Façade by Deven Greene is a genre-bending tale that wears many disguises. At times, it feels like a Stephen King narrative rooted in small-town unease; at others, it channels John Grisham’s legal-tinged suspense. Instead of feeling scattered, the shifting tones enhance the novel’s energy. Thriller mechanics mix with black comedy, while undercurrents of romance soften the edges. The result is unpredictable; just when you settle into one rhythm, the story pivots, demanding fresh attention.
At the center stands Berry, a heroine both wounded and formidable. Her grief never feels forced; instead, Greene peels back layers of her relationship with her father, making her pain not just visible but palpable. That emotional foundation fuels her fury at a faceless corporation that grows more ruthless with every revelation. Berry’s fight becomes personal for the reader, too, as Sunny Happy Farm emerges less as a caricature of corporate greed and more as a disturbingly believable machine.
Perhaps the novel’s greatest strength lies in that believability. Greene treads into territory that, in lesser hands, might feel exaggerated. Here, it lands with chilling plausibility. The cynicism woven through the plot isn’t sensational; it’s sobering. Readers may want to dismiss some of the book’s implications as extreme, yet Greene makes it impossible. The scenarios echo too closely with reality to ignore.
This is, in every sense, a page-turner. Deven Greene delivers a sharp, multifaceted story, both entertaining and unsettling, carried by a strong feminist voice and anchored by a protagonist worth rooting for. Happy Sunny Farm: Behind the Façade is a bold achievement, one that refuses to be easily categorized, and one that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Pages: 356 | ASIN : B0FGKQ2HSL
The Organ Broker
Deven Greene’s The Organ Broker weaves an electrifying tale of corruption, morality, and personal conflict, set against the backdrop of a controversial organ procurement program tied to capital punishment. The story follows Crystal, a passionate activist, and her charismatic but flawed husband, Derek, as they navigate the complexities of their anti-death penalty organization, STOP, and uncover unsettling truths about a sinister organ harvesting conspiracy.
What gripped me most was the story’s daring concept. The idea of condemned prisoners’ organs being prioritized for the politically connected is as chilling as it is thought-provoking. Greene doesn’t shy away from exploring the murky moral waters—do the ends ever justify the means? This debate becomes real and visceral as Crystal, often overshadowed by her husband’s public persona, struggles to find her voice in a cause that consumes her. For instance, her confrontation with the journalist Britt about corruption in organ allocation left me questioning my own moral boundaries.
The writing is compelling. Derek’s arrogance and charm are described so vividly that I felt genuine disdain for him, especially during moments like his dismissive attitude toward Crystal’s contributions to STOP. However, I sometimes found myself impatient with the dialogue-heavy scenes, such as their marital disputes, which were slow but integral to character development. Still, these moments gave me insight into Crystal’s inner turmoil, which deepened my empathy for her.
One of the standout aspects of the book is Greene’s ability to balance suspense with intimate, human moments. The protests described in Chapter 1 were electric. By contrast, Crystal’s quiet decision to secretly plan for her independence—starting with a hidden bank account—was a subtle but powerful moment of rebellion that had me cheering for her. These contrasts make the story not just about systemic injustice but also about personal survival and growth.
The Organ Broker is a thought-provoking thriller that I think is perfect for fans of stories that merge activism with personal stakes, like The Hate U Give but with a darker and grittier tone. If you enjoy moral dilemmas, complex characters, and a plot that feels uncomfortably plausible, this book will leave you thinking long after the ending.
Pages: 321 | ASIN : B0DSKRWKWD
More Realistic
Unwitting follows Dr. Rosen who discovers an autistic man with information on a terrorist who is bombing public places. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
I wanted to write a story about an autistic individual—not the high-functioning type usually portrayed in movies and TV. I wanted my character to be more realistic, representative of those who are severely impaired in terms of communication and social interactions.
Dr. Rosen is an intriguing and well developed character. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
Being a physician myself, I think she represents the ideals most physicians hold to be important. The large majority of those who go into the field have a strong moral compass and want to help others, so her behaviour wasn’t a stretch.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
I wanted to show a realistic view of the difficulties faced by autistic individuals, and those who care for them.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
I am working on the third book in the Erica Rosen MD Trilogy. This book will be called Unforeseen and deals with the pharmaceutical industry. I’m hoping it will be available mid-2022.
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Erica becomes involved after a teacher of young autistic men calls her. The teacher believes her students are involved in the bombing but is afraid to contact law enforcement. She reaches out to Erica, who has experience with special needs children.
Erica arrives at the school but finds the police already there and a young autistic man doing a jigsaw puzzle, oblivious to his murdered teacher on the floor. The young man has information about the mastermind behind the bombing but has limited ability to speak. Erica is determined to protect him, prevent further bombings, and find his missing classmates.
Unwitting
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Unwitting is a Medical Thriller and just like Book 1 Unnatural, it is full of suspense and intriguing murders.
Our main character, Dr. Erica Rosen, is just settling into her new life with Lim, when a suicide bombing occurs in the Oracle Park near Dr. Rosen’s home. Such an incident alone would make people feel queasy and anxious, and Erica is in the same boat. Picking herself up, she goes to work where she finds out from a strange call that someone had trained autistic teenagers to be bombers. I loved this take on the story. Unnatural was all about DNA and gene editing, but with Unwitting the author had taken a psychological approach. The harrowing idea that the innocents, that too autistic would make such good suicide bombers really makes the readers think how dangerous a weapon they can become. But at the same time, Zaron, an autistic student went out of his way to help Dr. Rosen solve the case.
This book explores the difficulties and complications that occurs when a person is autistic, yet at the same time they are very intelligent as well. Reading through the book, it kept reminding me of the TV series The Good Doctor in its ability to portray humanity and deep intrigue in genuine human interaction.
While I enjoyed the story I felt that it had a slow start. There was a lot of information from book one to absorb, which helps readers familiarize themselves with the first book, but it felt like a lot up front. After this section though, the book begins to build up that thrilling level of intrigue fans have come to expect.
Unwitting is an action packed medical thriller that effortlessly combines drama with science to create a suspenseful story that will appeal to readers looking for a unique setup to a crime thriller.
Pages: 314 | ASIN: B09CFHJDBR
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