Susann Camus
Susann
Camus
Author. Writer. Editor.
About the Novel
Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller
A pharmaceutical giant has teamed up with the Pitt County, North Carolina public health department to test a drug that could help millions improve their health. But someone is sabotaging the research. Healthcare researcher Jeannie Johal is sent to Greenville, NC on special assignment to find out why. Little does she know that even before she begins, plans are underway to persuade her to leave the project.
On her first day, her new boss is murdered. The beautiful Arboretum, next door, contains many poisonous plants and at least one master gardener who threatened Jeannie’s boss. The nearby correctional facility harbors dangerous criminals who will trade invaluable information for a price.
Plunged into the close-knit community of Greenville and the larger Pitt County, Jeannie must decide who she can trust, and decode what people say and mean before she herself falls victim.
Can she find out who’s sabotaging the data? And can she fix the problems before more people die?
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Praise for Bless Your Heart
A heartfelt gem. Camus masterfully blends humor, wit, and raw emotion to craft a story that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. The characters are so richly developed that they leap off the page, and the Southern charm woven throughout adds a unique flavor to the narrative.
What struck me most was Camus's ability to tackle profound themes—love, loss, and resilience—with such a light and deft touch. It's a book that will have you laughing on one page and reflecting deeply on the next. The prose is sharp, yet tender, and leaves a lasting impression long after the final chapter.
Sheldon N.,
OnlineBookClub reviewer
Praise for See Me
See Me is a realistic glimpse into the complexity of health system error fraught with conflict, hidden agendas, and unanticipated consequences. Camus is a masterful story teller, interweaving fact and science into an engrossing tale of intrigue, courage and human frailty. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. I hope this is not the last we hear from intrepid improver Jeannie Johal.
Dr. John Hwang,
Quality Improvement Healthcare Leader,
British Columbia, Canada
Masterful Storyteller...Highly Recommend
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I started reading See Me last night and could not put it down. I was so intrigued. Camus is a wonderful storyteller. Her plot had so many twists and turns that I couldn't wait to turn to the next page. Intertwining the medical profession, multi-cultures, and personal struggles in healthcare was masterful. Thank you...it has been a long time since I enjoyed a book so much. I can't wait to read Camus's next book.
The City of Greenville shines in Camus's second novel. As a local resident, I feel the author represents my city and surrounding communities well. Bless her heart.
K.D.
Greenville, NC​
The author, in Bless Your Heart, not only beautifully portrays the life of an immigrant woman but also delves into the fabric of Southern American society with depth and sensitivity.​
Sanjay V.,
OnlineBookClub reviewer
Five stars. The strength of this book lies in the multidimensional characters, the dilemmas they face, and the choices they make. This is a very well-written novel that features a provocative plot, passionate characters, well-crafted dialogue, and detailed settings depicting communities in transition.
Elisabeth S.,
Raleigh, NC
Couldn't put it down....Filled with twists and turns and a very satisfying ending, this thriller makes me want to visit Greenville, NC.
D. Camille,
Largo, FL
Loved the novel. Well-written, interesting, and beautifully descriptive. The story flows and it feels as though the reader intimately knows each character. Camus' mastery of story-telling and of the written word shines through the novel. Once I began to read, I had to finish. Highly recommended.
Anne C.,
Burnaby, BC
Cindy C.,
Winterville, NC
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Five stars. A fast-paced thriller that I read in one sitting. I am looking forward to Jeannie's next adventure.
D.C.,
Ottawa, ON​
Susann Camus's first thriller paints an accurate and compelling picture of what happens behind the scenes in a large Canadian health region. Where maintaining quality of care is a must, her novel illustrates how difficult this can be when a cast of colourful characters and personalities all with their own agendas cross paths during the investigation of the murder of a prominent physician. Three intriguing subplots bring the reader in touch with different cultures and their motivational effects on Jeannie, the compelling protagonist, and two other main characters. Camus deftly weaves the very real life issues of racial and gender prejudice into her story to build even more conflict and tension. Stacey Stelcoe and Jaspreet Gill, the officers brought into investigate the murder, move the story along with an easy rapport and bring romantic interest as well. "See Me" kept the lights on late as I was eager to keep reading the fast paced plot and find out how our heroine, Jeannie, resolves the conflict at the centre of her life. I highly recommend Ms. Camus's thriller. It will keep the reader absorbed from beginning to end!
Sue L.C.,
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Beach reading at its best. This is the kind of book best enjoyed while sitting on a chair on the beach looking out at the water and sipping iced tea.​
K.L.,
Dallas, TX
Mesmerizing. I couldn't put it down. I stayed up until I finished it.​
Parmendra P.,
New Westminster, BC