Books published by Joanne MacGregor

Garnet McGee, who died and came back with psychic abilities, hunts the Button Man serial killer. Quirky humor, an offbeat heroine and an elusive killer add up to a fast-paced, thrilling read.

Living on the edge can be murder.Garnet McGee returns to her small Vermont hometown, all set to finish her master's thesis in psychology, and convinced that the paranormal experiences of recent months are now behind her. Then she stumbles across a body in the strangest of places, and starts getting unsettling visions of the woman's life and death. Local police assume it was suicide, but Garnet is sure it was murder. Egged on by her eccentric mother, Garnet starts investigating. Police Chief Ryan Jackson is intrigued by the "readings" she gets about the case, but others are determined to stop her amateur sleuthing. Meanwhile some inexplicably strange things are happening at home. Garnet is determined to find out who killed the beautiful woman loved by so many, but that will mean taking the leap into trusting not only others, but also her own growing psychic abilities. Yet every vision puts her in greater danger. As she gets close to discovering the truth, Garnet realizes that the killer will do whatever it takes to keep the truth hidden. Even if that means killing again.Gripping and unpredictable, The First Time I Fell is a suspenseful and haunting murder mystery with a psychic twist.Great reading for fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware and Liane Moriarty. This is the second book in the Garnet McGee series that started with The First Time I Died, but can be read as a standalone novel.

The first time I died, I didn't come back alone.When Garnet McGee returns to her small Vermont hometown for the holidays, she vows to solve the mystery of the murder which shattered her life ten years ago. But then the unexpected happens - she dies in an accident and gets brought back to life by paramedics. Now she's hearing words, seeing visions and experiencing strange sensations. Are these merely symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and an over-active imagination, or is she getting messages from a paranormal presence? Garnet has always prided herself on being logical and rational, but trying to catch a killer without embracing her shadow self is getting increasingly difficult. And dangerous, because in a town full of secrets, it seems like everybody has a motive for murder. Fast-paced and riveting, The First Time I Died is a suspenseful and haunting crime story with a supernatural twist. Great reading for fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Tana French and Shalini Boland.

Want to change your life, but don't know where to begin? This collection of powerful therapeutic stories will help, heal, motivate and inspire your journey to self-improvement and greater happiness. The human brain is hardwired for story, not facts. Allegories, parables, metaphors, anecdotes and fables - the way we learn best is to find the nuggets of wisdom, truth and inspiration tucked inside an unforgettable story. The powerful therapeutic tales in this collection will guide, heal, and motivate your journey to self-improvement and personal growth. Baboons, pumpkins, red kettles, elephants, dandelions, scorpions, sinking ships, rebel planets, and toddlers at the wheel - these fun fables and fascinating tales contain profound lessons to help you lead a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. More than just a collection of inspirational anecdotes, each short chapter comes with: • Questions to challenge and stimulate your thinking about the topic; • A short story with a clear message; • A simple analysis so that you can understand the relevance for your life; • A set of practical action steps and tips which you can follow to make constructive changes in the way you think, feel, behave and relate to others; • A short and sharp takeaway to help you remember the lesson. Reading the stories, absorbing the messages, and implementing the recommended action steps will help you to: • Change your negative, "stinking thinking" to more positive, helpful, constructive ways of thinking; • Learn ways of processing difficult and destructive emotions; • Increase your self-respect and assertiveness; • Boost your motivation to improve your life; • Deal with and let go of bad experiences in the past that still negatively impact on your present; • Cultivate a happier and more positive attitude; • Improve your self-concept and increase your self-esteem; • Understand the debilitating impact of anxiety and depression on your life, and begin tackling these problems; • Find the personal blind spots that prevent you from seeing yourself and your relationships clearly; • Address bad habits; • Steer your life actively and effectively; • Identify and prioritize your life goals, and start taking practical action to achieve them, and • Understand why changing yourself can be difficult, and how to minimize the resistance you'll experience from others when you embark on your process of self-improvement. Joanne Macgregor is a Counselling Psychologist with over twenty years' experience in therapy and training. In her psychology practice, she uses these compelling, relatable stories as metaphors to help her clients grasp challenging truths and inspirational messages. Written in plain, simple language without confusing jargon, the stories and their lessons pull no punches. If you are a therapist, you will find this book an invaluable aid in treating your patients. These bite-sized stories offer no-nonsense advice, simple steps and practical suggestions. If you want to improve yourself and enrich your life, you'll want to dive into these entertaining yet powerful stories today.

Can you win a war without losing yourself? Sixteen year-old online gamer Jinxy James has been trained as an expert sniper in the war against a terrorist-spread plague which has decimated the USA. Now she's a wanted fugitive, on the run with a rebel splinter group, risking everything to save and protect her loved ones.Jinxy has never wanted to hurt or kill, but the rebels are determined to uncover the truth about The Game, the government, and ASTA's sinister activities, whatever the cost. She will need all her courage, skill and strength if she hopes to help liberate the nation from the second war, without betraying herself, or her love.Rebel is the third book in the Recoil Trilogy (young adult dystopian romance) and follows on from Recoil and Refuse. It begins immediately after the exciting ending of Refuse. Buy it now to continue the compelling story of Jinxy, Quinn and the forces determined to bring them down and tear them apart.

Everyone wants Jinxy, except the one she loves. In a near-future USA decimated by an incurable plague and tightly controlled by a repressive government, teenagers with special skills are recruited and trained to fight in the war against terror. Now a rebellion is brewing...All sixteen year-old expert sniper Jinxy James wanted was a little freedom, but now she's trapped between the government and the rebels, unsure of who the real enemy is. When she uncovers appalling secrets and twisted motivations, Jinxy begins to question her allegiances. Soon she will need to choose between love and freedom, as she struggles to do the right thing in a world gone horribly wrong.Refuse is the second book in the Young Adult dystopian romance trilogy that began with Recoil. This much anticipated sequel is filled with romance and heartache, shocking twists, and a thought-provoking examination of freedom, fear, loyalty and identity. Refuse begins immediately after the cliffhanger ending of Recoil.Great reading for fans of The 5th Wave, Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies.

What if the one thing you're really good at … is hurting others?When an expert gamer gets recruited as a sniper in the war against a terrorist-spread plague, she discovers there's more than one enemy and more than one war. The Game is real, and love is in the crosshairs. Three years after a series of terrorist attacks flooded the US with a lethal plague, society has changed radically. Sixteen year-old Jinxy James spends her days trapped at home - immersed in virtual reality, worrying about the plague and longing for freedom. Then she wins a war simulation game and is recruited into a top-secret organization where talented teenagers are trained to become agents in the war on terror. Eager to escape her mother's over-protectiveness and to serve her country, Jinxy enlists and becomes an expert sniper. She immediately falls for Quinn O'Riley, a charming and subversive intelligence analyst who knows more about the new order of government and society than he is telling. Then a shocking revelation forces Jinxy to make an impossible decision, and she risks losing everything. Recoil is the first book in a fast-paced, compelling Young Adult dystopian romance trilogy, and makes great reading for fans of the Hunger Games, Divergent and 5th Wave trilogies. BONUS CONTENT! Chapter one of Refuse (book 2 in the Recoil series) included in this version!

When you really stand out, can you ever fit in?Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it's the only thing most people notice about her. On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of very tall boys.Number one on the list is Jay Young - the new guy that Peyton already likes way more than she should. Because not only is Jay already taken, he's also breaking her Law of Tall Girls, and he's determined to discover the awful secret she's been hiding for most of her life.Funny and romantic, The Law of Tall Girls is a feel-good, heart-warming read for anyone who's ever felt different, or like they just don't belong. If you like sparkling dialogue, heart-wrenching romance, and a good twist of humor, then you'll love this young adult contemporary romance. Great reading for fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Julie Buxbaum and Morgan Matson.