Published Work
The Bone Curse, A Supernatural Medical Thriller
“The Bone Curse is a strong medical thriller—inclusive, skillfully written, and inviting.”—Foreword Reviews
“The novel’s strength lies in the author’s sensitive commentary on adult responsibilities and mental illness.”—Publishers Weekly
Medicine has no cure for evil…
Western medicine clashes with Haitian Vodou when Ben, a skeptical med student, must use the occult to protect his loved ones from a centuries-old curse. But first, he must battle a mysterious priest who’s bent on vengeance and determined to have Ben’s blood as his own.
Publisher: ScienceThrillers Media
Cover artist: Envelup Design
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Recommended by BookBub: 13 Books for Stephen King Fans Coming Out Spring 2018
Interview in The Big Thrill Magazine: The Bone Curse by Carrie Rubin
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AWARDS
2018 Best Book Awards Winner in the Thriller/Adventure and Cross Genre categories
PRAISE FOR THE BONE CURSE:
“Realistic details of Ben’s hospital clerkship as he and other med students diagnose patients help ground the story’s paranormal elements. … The novel’s strength lies in the author’s sensitive commentary on adult responsibilities and mental illness.”—Publishers Weekly
“A tense, perceptive tale of an investigation into a terrifying threat.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The Bone Curse is a strong medical thriller—inclusive, skillfully written, and inviting.”—Foreword Reviews
“A teeth-grinding story of ancient curses and mystical remedies … The Bone Curse will keep even the most skeptical reader awake long past midnight.”—Andra Watkins, New York Times bestselling author of Not Without My Father and author of the Nowhere Series
“From the first page to the last, the tensions never let up … Bravo to Rubin for creating another fast-paced medical thriller that both keeps you turning pages and opens a window into a world most of us have never considered.”—Audrey Kalman, author of What Remains Unsaid and Dance of Souls
“A sizzling slice of Vodou served alongside methodical medical science. What’s not to love? Unique characters, a plot that galloped along, and some damn fine writing, too.”—G. M. Barlean, author of The Rosewood Series
“A cursed medical student… a vengeful Vodou priest… a vast subterranean Parisian catacomb with more secrets than the bones that rest there… what could go wrong? Take note medical thriller fans, the genre has a new contender, and her name is Carrie Rubin.”—Larry Brooks, USA Today bestselling author
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EATING BULL, A MEDICAL THRILLER
“A deftly crafted novel of suspense and a compelling read from beginning to end…Very highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
Jeremy, a lonely and obese teenager, shoots into the limelight when a headstrong public health nurse persuades him to sue the food industry. Tossed into a storm of media buzz and bullying, the teen draws the attention of a serial killer who’s targeting the obese. Soon the boy, the nurse, and their loved ones take center stage in a delusional man’s drama.
In this novel of suspense, Eating Bull explores the real-life issues of bullying, fat-shaming, food addiction, and the food industry’s role in obesity.
Publisher: ScienceThrillers Media
Cover artist: Envelup Design
An interview with me by Story Engineering master and writing coach, Larry Brooks, on the origin of EATING BULL and the craft of writing.
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AWARDS
2016 Silver IPPY Award winner, Best Regional Fiction (Great Lakes)
Gold Star for Cover Design on The Book Designer
PRAISE FOR EATING BULL
“A solid thriller that manages to infuse one boy’s coming-of-age with a whole lot of murder.” —Kirkus Reviews
“… bought the book, read the book, loved the book …”—Larry Brooks, USA Today bestselling author
“Each of Rubin’s characters is carefully developed and believable.”—Akron Beacon Journal
“4 out of 4 stars…all the right elements for an enjoyable read: great writing, great plot, and great characters.” —OnlineBookClub.org
“Rubin is a masterful storyteller who weaves her medical knowledge into a gripping thriller, diving head-first into a meaty subject that has been ignored for far too long.” —Dianne Gray, award-winning Australian author of Soul’s Child and The Everything Theory
“The one-of-a-kind plot is accompanied by beautiful character depth and background writing.” —Samantha Coville for Readers’ Favorite
“Carrie Rubin tackles obesity, fat-shaming, and bullying in this unique and original psychological thriller certain to keep you thinking long after you’ve finished reading.” —Maddie Cochere, author of the Susan Hunter and Two Sisters and a Journalist cozy mystery series.
“A fast-paced thriller with a climax that nails it.”—Frederick Anderson, author of I Am Cara, The Butterfly Man, and Hallbury Summer
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THE SENECA SCOURGE, A MEDICAL THRILLER
Dr. Sydney McKnight, a young physician caught up in a deadly influenza pandemic, joins forces with a mysterious new research virologist whose arrival coincides with the virus’s advent and whose presence raises more questions than answers.
As Sydney’s distrust of the man grows, she’s determined to learn the truth. But what she finds will plunge her into danger and change her life forever…
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press/Start Publishing
Cover artist: Harris Channing
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AWARDS
‘Best New E-book: Fiction’ 2012 USA Best Book Awards
PRAISE FOR THE SENECA SCOURGE
“. . . fun, fast, original, and won’t strain your emotions.”–sciencethrillers.com
“‘The Seneca Scourge’ by Carrie Rubin was impossible to put down.”—Trudi LoPreto for Readers Favorite
“I love, love, love, LOVED this book. 4 out of 4 stars…well written, well thought out, well planned, and just a great book altogether.”—Online Book Club
“Rubin masterfully blends medical thriller, mystery, and sci-fi into a thoroughly enjoyable read.”—Audrey Kalman, author of Dance of Souls
“This fast-paced, beautifully written medical thriller glues you between its covers and will not set you free until the final page!”—Frederick Anderson, author of I Am Cara, The Butterfly Man, and Hallbury Summer
“The Seneca Scourge grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the last page.”—Elizabeth Hein, author of How to Climb the Eiffel Tower and Overlook
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