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Author Susann Camus discusses her novel that intertwines medical research and murder in a Southern setting.

What happens when a routine healthcare research assignment turns into a murder investigation? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , author Susann Camus discusses her gripping novel, Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller , a suspense-filled story that blends medical research, pharmaceutical intrigue, murder, and Southern charm into an unforgettable page-turner. Healthcare researcher Dr. Jeannie Johal arrives in Greenville, North Carolina, expecting to assist with an important public health study involving a promising new pharmaceutical treatment. Instead, on her very first day, her new boss is murdered, and Jeannie finds herself caught in a dangerous web of sabotage, deception, and hidden agendas. As she searches for the truth, she discovers that everyone has something to hide—and trusting the wrong person could be deadly. Drawing on her background in healthcare and her experience as a Master Gardener, Susann Camus creates an authentic, richly detailed mystery set against the unique backdrop of Greenville and the Pitt County Arboretum. The novel combines compelling characters, realistic medical details, and nonstop suspense that keeps readers guessing…

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