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Another book in the Donaghue and Stainer series by Michael J. McCann, The Fregoli Delusion provides another good mystery along with information about a rare condition:

The Fregoli delusion, or the delusion of doubles, is a rare disorder in which a person holds a delusional belief that different people are in fact a single person who changes appearance or is in disguise. The syndrome may be related to a brain lesion[citation needed] and is often of a paranoid nature, with the delusional person believing themselves persecuted by the person they believe is in disguise. (Wikipedia)

Never having heard of this disorder, I found a mystery centered on a character's strange disability compelling. Having a witness to a crime, but one that is subject to compulsive misidentification, presents a unique problem for Donaghue and Stainer.

The reason I liked Blood Passage so much was because of the way the crime revolved around the idea of children and past lives, and McCann's research into the studies concerning this phenomenon. The twist that The Fregoli Delusion presents makes this murder investigation much more interesting. It isn't that difficult to figure out (at least for the reader), but proving it is a conundrum.

Once again, although part of a series, each book works perfectly as a stand-alone.


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The Fregoli Delusion Michael J McCann 9780987708748 Books Reviews

You will follow Donahue and Stainer into the lives of the privileged and the minds of the delusional. Praise goes to McCann for weaving another spellbinding murder mystery.
I'm now obsessed with McCann. In a totally acceptable, non-creepy way that is. He crams some incredible, heart-thumping entertainment in just 259 pages. All without making the story seem rushed or lacking.

This is the third novel featuring the main two characters but the first I've read. Still, I wasn't left feeling like I'd missed out so much I didn't know anything about them. AND...I'll be sure to catch up on the other two asap.
McCann's writing style is clean making the pages turn quickly. This is my first of the Donaghue and Stainer series and I am surprised at how much character development McCann was able to build while keeping the story moving at this fast pace. I love the differences of style and personality of the two main detectives. It was almost humorous at times.

I knew nothing of the Fregoli delusion before I read this book. This was an interesting and unique aspect of the story. I am always happy when I am introduced to new things.

I look forward to more of the Stainer and Donaghue series.

*I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. A free book does not equal a favorable review.
Another book in the Donaghue and Stainer series by Michael J. McCann, The Fregoli Delusion provides another good mystery along with information about a rare condition

The Fregoli delusion, or the delusion of doubles, is a rare disorder in which a person holds a delusional belief that different people are in fact a single person who changes appearance or is in disguise. The syndrome may be related to a brain lesion[citation needed] and is often of a paranoid nature, with the delusional person believing themselves persecuted by the person they believe is in disguise. (Wikipedia)

Never having heard of this disorder, I found a mystery centered on a character's strange disability compelling. Having a witness to a crime, but one that is subject to compulsive misidentification, presents a unique problem for Donaghue and Stainer.

The reason I liked Blood Passage so much was because of the way the crime revolved around the idea of children and past lives, and McCann's research into the studies concerning this phenomenon. The twist that The Fregoli Delusion presents makes this murder investigation much more interesting. It isn't that difficult to figure out (at least for the reader), but proving it is a conundrum.

Once again, although part of a series, each book works perfectly as a stand-alone.