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Welcome and thank you for visiting the Charles Atkins web site. Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and author of both fiction and non-fiction.
Vultures At Twilight "...a
too-hot-to-handle thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their
seats." --Booklist "...will
keep readers turning the pages until the dramatic conclusion."--Publisher's
Weekly
Something
wicked has come to Grenville Connecticut, a town famous for antiques and the
systematic fleecing of its well-heeled elders as they down-size, sicken and
die. Clearly, someone is unhappy
with the status quo as high-end antique dealers are being murdered in
gruesome--yet fitting--ways.
When a
severed finger shows up at the Friday night auction, unlikely heroines Lil
Campbell and Ada Strauss have to wonder--where's the rest of the body?
A question that leads to festering small-town secrets, and the
unraveling of a mystery that shows all is not well in a town famed for its
postcard perfect New England charm.
For Lil
and Ada, long-time friends and
neighbors, the murders take a personal turn as unspeakable accusations are
raised against Lil's dead husband and she becomes the focus of the killer's
rage. And to make things
worse--or better--the two friends are forced to confront powerful feelings for
one another that threaten their idyllic lives.
Order today through your local book seller or on-line at amazon.com. A fun Interview with Nate Klarfeld on StoneWall Live chatting about VULTURES AT TWILIGHT and the revolution in the publishing industry: Click Here
Mother's Milk Forensic psychiatrist Barrett Conyors is Back...
As a doctor, Barrett thought she was used to death. But finding two dead teens--an apparent overdose--hit her hard; these are somebody's kids. And so starts a gritty tale of drug addiction, corruption, seduction and murder. To read more about MOTHER'S MILK or to order a first-edition hard-cover click here.
"Taut, mind-blowing suspense, a thoroughly evil protagonist, and unexpected twists throughout make this a genuinely gripping thriller" --Booklist "Nobody
who starts this clever, maximum-velocity nail-biter will leave it unfinished."
The Prodigy, released in January 2008 by Llewellyn Worldwide/Midnight Ink, introduces Dr. Barrett Conyors, a forensic psychiatrist who matches wits with a murderous and talented sociopath who has more than duets on his mind. To read more about The Prodigy click on the book jacket. From the author, "If you'd like to see a musical spoof of The Prodigy I made for my agent's birthday party, starring me, my sister and my cat--click below".
I'm also pleased that two of my earlier novels--THE PORTRAIT and RISK FACTOR are back in print. THE PORTRAIT was my first published thriller and is something of a political statement--a mainstream book, which has a hero with serious mental illness (Bipolar Disorder). It was released in paperback in July 2008 and is available on line and through your local booksellers, as well as through Dorchester Publishing at dorchesterbub.com. It can also be purchased online through amazon.com BarnesandNoble.com. Both of these books are also available on Kindle.
My second novel, RISK FACTOR explores the question of whether a child can be born pure evil.
Released
November 2007 was my first non-fiction book,
The
Bipolar Disorder Answer Book (Sourcebooks, Inc.)
This is a comprehensive and up-to-date question-and-answer book geared for people
with Bipolar Disorder, their families and their loved ones. It's available
at book stores everywhere and can be ordered at a discount through
Amazon.com
The Alzheimer's Answer Book--Professional Answers to More than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia, was released December 2008. This is a rubber-meets-the-road practical guide for families, and people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementing illnesses. It takes you through the basics in plain-speak English. It covers the terrain including such topics as:
The Alzheimer's Answer Book is available at all major bookstores and through amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and other online booksellers. To read more about The Alzheimer's Answer Book, and for important resources click here.
I've served as a consultant for the "Reader's Digest" Medical Breakthrough series, and was a regular contributor to the American Medical Association's American Medical News. I have been featured in Newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times and The Hartford Courant. Talks and Presentations: As a speaker and consultant my areas of expertise include:
Talks and seminars are tailored to the needs of each organization. With advance notification, books can be sold at events with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the charity of choice.
To read more about my books, click on their covers.
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In addition to
books, I've had short stories,
articles and essays published in newspapers, professional journals and
magazines. Check out a recent piece in 
