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Make it Right (A Donovan Montgomery Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Willie Mae Jackson MD MA (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 242 ratings
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"Jackson's debut novel blends elements of suspense and legal drama to create an action-packed, fast-paced crime thriller."--Publishers Weekly


What Lurks Inside Is about to Crawl Out...

Donovan Montgomery is Chicago’s top forensic psychiatrist, an expert on behavioral deviance whose belief in law and order and convincing testimony has locked up the city’s worst criminals.

With her latest case, the stakes have never been higher. Violence and racial tensions are boiling over in the Windy City. A neo-Nazi is running for congress, while a white supremacist is being tried for a triple murder. It will be Donovan’s job to derail the candidate and convict the killer. But things are about to go horribly wrong with the city, the campaign, the trial, and with Donovan herself.

What nobody could have foreseen is that Donovan harbors a terrifying secret that has long been suppressed, buried so deep inside her even she’s not aware of it. But with a mind of its own, this thing has been clawing its way out. Unleashed, it is a frightening side of Donovan she never knew existed.

Her life quickly takes a dizzying twist; her pursuit of truth spins into a personal vendetta. Donovan plunges into the city’s underworld, an asylum of corruption, conspiracies, and madness—just the kind of chaos for this dangerously changed–Donovan to make right with her newfound brand of justice.

Chicago and Donovan will never be the same again.

What People Are Saying About Make It Right



“Jackson’s debut novel blends elements of suspense and legal drama to create an action-packed, fast-paced crime thriller.Readers will be guessing until the end. Fans of true crime and courtroom legal dramas will delight in this tale of vigilante justice. Great for fans of: Walter Mosley, Kathy Reichs’s Temperance Brennan series.”—Publishers Weekly

“A gripping tale with more than one mystery at its core.”—Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, New York Times best-selling author.

“A malevolent, intricate tale of murder and madness.”—David Niall Wilson, USA Today best-selling author.

About the Author



Dr. Willie Mae Jackson is an adult and forensic psychiatrist in Chicago. She is a mentor at a number of medical schools and universities, and is an advocate to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

Instagram: @dr_willie_mae
Facebook: Drwilliemae
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"Jackson's debut novel blends elements of suspense and legal drama to create an action-packed, fast-paced crime thriller. Esteemed forensic psychiatrist Donovan Montgomery [gives] expert testimony at the murder trial of neo-Nazi Mason Ghetz, but to everyone's surprise Ghetz is cleared of all charges. With Ghetz on the loose and her reputation tainted, Montgomery is determined to get justice by any means necessary. As readers enter Montgomery's world, they quickly realize the good doctor isn't exactly what she appears. As the true nature of Montgomery's work unfolds, crime junkies and thrill seekers will enjoy the twists and turns she experiences in search of the truth. Racial and political conflict increase already high tension as Montgomery, who is black, takes on white supremacist organizations. Jackson excels at weaving aspects of Montgomery's life, backstory, and relationships into the narrative. The chemistry between Montgomery and [her] love interest sizzles. The author's medical experience is evident throughout. Despite there being no doubt of the lengths Montgomery will go to "make it right," readers will be guessing until the end. Great for fans of Walter Mosley, Kathy Reichs's Temperance Brennan series."
--Publishers Weekly

"Donovan Montgomery is a badass forensic psychiatrist with a versatile arsenal of weapons, both mental and physical. She's going to need all of them, because her testimony in the trial of a White Supremacist has put a target on her back. I read Make It Right in one sitting, impelled through the fast-moving plot. A gripping tale with more than one mystery at its core."
--Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER

"Donovan Montgomery is part Kinsey Millhone, part Hannibal Lecter--and all brilliant. A malevolent, intricate tale of murder and madness."
--David Niall Wilson, USA Today Bestselling Author of Deep Blue and This is My Blood

"Make It Right is thoroughly absorbing. While riddles, suspense, and mind games flavor the tale, it's the social issues which permeate the plot. The end-result is a powerful novel that will resonate with readers who like their books authentic, exciting, unpredictable, and imbued with a respectful nod to the challenges we face every day."
--Midwest Book Review

"Make It Right, has been brilliantly built as both a high-speed page-turner and a first rate Netflix or Amazon Prime movie. Topical elements are expertly connected in an exciting, suspenseful mystery-thriller: white supremacists, political corruption, a mass shooting event, and a heroine who is not strictly who she first appears to be. . . Spell-binding authenticity. . . Highly recommended."
--James H Longmore, author of the Flanagan; Tenebrion; and Pede

"In this drum-tight, uber-twisty thriller, Willie Mae Jackson has given us the scariest, sexiest heroine in Doctor Donovan Montgomery: black, brilliant, movie star-gorgeous, and a forensic psychiatrist. The plot is fresh, the dialogue is snappy, and the characters are as flawed and jagged as a jailhouse shiv."
--Lee Adams, author of 5th and Vanguard and Nighthawks (Julie Page Mystery Series)

"Willie Mae Jackson has created [an] outstanding female protagonist who is flawed, intelligent, and more than willing to step outside of the law. Make It Right delivers action, intrigue, ruthless killers, and peril as our heroine (a criminal psychiatrist) winds up unraveling a conspiracy right out of today's headlines."
-- Anneliese Khalil, author of Ascension

"Move over Jackie Brown, Cleopatra Jones, and Foxy Brown. You can add to that elite list an absolutely unique badass black woman for a new generation: the smart, brave Dr. Donovan Montgomery. A solid five stars."
--Lori Titus, author of Hunting in Closed Spaces (Marradith Ryder Series)

"Vigorous and powerful."
--Andrew Cooley, MD, Forensic Psychiatrist

"One of the year's hottest immersive thrillers. Jackson has invented a new icon for an America at a crossroads.
-- Naysha Isom, MD

"A timely, knife-edged thriller, superbly written. The protagonist is an African-American psychiatrist and criminal profiler. But Montgomery Donovan is also a true, functioning sociopath, an All-American heroine, a product of our current era."
-- Samuel L. Williams III, MD, MBA, Medical Director, Magellan Health

"Dr. Jackson is a bold, new author whose unique voice will not soon be forgotten by readers."
--Maxwell Rovner, MD, JD, Forensic Psychiatrist

About the Author

Dr. Willie Mae Jackson is an adult and forensic psychiatrist in Chicago, IL.
Born on the west side of Chicago, she had the privilege of experiencing the old-school mantra "it takes a village."
Dr. Jackson works to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, not only in underserved communities but also on college campuses in the Chicago area. Her goal is to empower people through education regarding the critical importance of good mental health. She also promotes and advocates for good mental health through her various social media sites.
Having overcome a variety of adversities, Dr. Jackson is an example of a Chicagoan truly living her dream. Her motto of "living by your own rules and maintaining one's moral compass" has served her well.
Make It Right, a suspense thriller, is her first novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08M5HS9N2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 27, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 972 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1735426202
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Willie Mae Jackson is an adult and forensic psychiatrist in Chicago, IL.

Born on the west side of Chicago, she had the privilege of experiencing the old-school mantra “it takes a village.”

Dr. Jackson attended Chicago Public Schools. She attended college at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she majored in psychology and minored in theater while simultaneously fulfilling all of her premed requirements.

After college, she worked in several social service agencies. While working at these jobs, she attended Roosevelt University and earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Upon completion, she focused on continuing to work in the nonprofit sector until she began her studies at Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Jackson had the privilege of being mentored by and co-authoring two academic articles with world-renowned community psychiatrist Dr. Carl Bell. She has published articles focusing on mental health in underserved populations in the city of Chicago.

As a medical student and later as a resident physician at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Dr. Jackson recognized the importance of understanding behavioral sciences and medicine in the African American community. She completed her forensic psychiatry fellowship training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Herself a product of an underserved environment, Dr. Jackson seeks to spread hope to those from similar communities/backgrounds, mentoring Ross University medical students and serving as an example of what is possible if people believe in themselves and in their dreams, irrespective of the odds.

Dr. Jackson works to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, not only in underserved communities but also on college campuses in the Chicago area. Her goal is to empower people through education regarding the critical importance of good mental health. She also promotes and advocates for good mental health through her various social media sites (i.e., Instagram @dr_willie_mae and Facebook Drwilliemae).

Having overcome a variety of adversities, Dr. Jackson is an example of a Chicagoan truly living her dream. Her motto of “living by your own rules and maintaining one’s moral compass” has served her well.

Make It Right, a suspense thriller, is her first novel.

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I just finished this incredible book. It's the 1st of a trilogy. Make It Right had me on the edge of my seat page after page. I haven't read fiction in awhile, so it not only was a nice change of pace, but I forgot how much I love these types of pleasure reads. If you are seeking something gritty, sexy, and twisted... get Make It Right! Plus, I love how its based in my home city of Chicago; you literally feel like you're walking the streets of Chitown when you are reading this Donavon Montgomery novel. Dr Jackson is a talented author. Can't wait for the next book!!
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Roy Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and action packed.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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I was most excited to learn this is the author’s debut novel and the first of a series, as it kept me riveted from start to finish. It is exciting and very well-paced, violent and nail-bitingly suspenseful. Part thriller, part procedural mystery, and overall a gripping story.

Doctor Donovan Montgomery is a forensic psychiatrist who specializes in criminal profiling and is a bona-fide asskicker as well. All the characters are three-dimensional and believable (sometimes frighteningly so in the case of the nefarious Ghetz), but Donovan stands out as a most engaging character. I found her intriguing, tough as nails and sexy, and she does things not by the book, but by her own book. I will look forward to reading more stories about her in the future and can’t wait for the sequel to Make It Right.

The realistic Chicago setting puts the reader right in the middle of the action and suspense, and the author paints brilliant scene after brilliant scene. The labyrinthine and crumbling justice system is presented in a way that is informative and true-to-life but never dry or preachy. Once the bullets start flying, the reader can expect to be enthralled to the last page. Don’t hesitate to pick this one up!
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Gerri Valentine
4.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue in the windy city
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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Make it Right (MiR) is a strong debut novel by Willie Mae Jackson. Rife with intrigue from wire-to-wire, this book is an ambitious effort. A captivating who-done-it with bonus conflict, MiR is a story that follows the endeavors of one smart and savvy protag, Donovan Montgomery, a criminal forensic psychiatrist from Chicago. The writing is sharp and so cinematic; and escorts you into the plot so deftly that you feel like you are living the story. Beyond the overarching plotline there are many elements that are pertinent to some of the issues going on in the world today, particularly the US. For me, these elements were handled well and added to the quality of the story and the overall experience of the read. I will definitely be watching to see what the author decides to do next. This is a solid four-star offering; recommended.
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Luna Soliel
5.0 out of 5 stars A taut, timely story with a great plot & characters
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
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Make It Right started off like a pretty good story. Donovan Montgomery, Chicago’s top forensic psychiatrist, is on her way to question a white supremacist on trial for killing three young Black men when a mass shooter kills over 30 people in Daley Plaza. I was drawn into Montgomery’s world as she realized where the mass shooter had been and who the real target might have been. I then followed her through the trial and her reaction to the outcome.
Then the story took a major turn and became something I hadn’t expected. Wow. The suspense and drama increased to the point that I was up till 4 a.m. before my eyes got too blurry to see the Kindle.
Great character development, excellent research, timely topic.
I don’t want to give any spoilers.
Other reviewers have commented on “profanity and sexually explicit scenarios,” but they fit the characters and the story. If you don’t like those parts, skip over them and enjoy a fantastic book!
By the way, it didn’t hurt that Montgomery is evidently a Cubs fan.
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joe vitucci
3.0 out of 5 stars The doctor gets revenge
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
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A neo-nazi goes to trial in Chicago for killing four black men in "self defense," Thirty-two prople were recently killed in one shooting spree.. Then the jury finds the neo-nazi not guilty. The star witness for the prosecution vows to seek justice.
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Amy L. Banas
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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I just finished this incredible book. It's the 1st of a trilogy. Make It Right had me on the edge of my seat page after page. I haven't read fiction in awhile, so it not only was a nice change of pace, but I forgot how much I love these types of pleasure reads. If you are seeking something gritty, sexy, and twisted... get Make It Right! Plus, I love how its based in my home city of Chicago; you literally feel like you're walking the streets of Chitown when you are reading this Donavon Montgomery novel. Dr Jackson is a talented author. Can't wait for the next book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
I just finished this incredible book. It's the 1st of a trilogy. Make It Right had me on the edge of my seat page after page. I haven't read fiction in awhile, so it not only was a nice change of pace, but I forgot how much I love these types of pleasure reads. If you are seeking something gritty, sexy, and twisted... get Make It Right! Plus, I love how its based in my home city of Chicago; you literally feel like you're walking the streets of Chitown when you are reading this Donavon Montgomery novel. Dr Jackson is a talented author. Can't wait for the next book!!
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Wanda
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
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I truly enjoyed the book Make it Right. Suspenseful!!! Loved the unraveling of all the characters especially Dr. Donovan. I did not expect her to be like this. Vividly describers her attributes I can see her feel her prescense right here in room. She goes from Killer to Lover. I don't want to give away too much. Excellent book can't wait for the next one.
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Gerod Mego
4.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally well-written suspense.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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This novel is truly full of suspense and drama to get a reader going. As a crime thriller, touching on various social issues, it is easily relatable as you read each character's background and development. You'd keep cheering for Donovan Montgomery to beat the bad guys. A wonderful woman who has the courage to make it right for the community and the people, not allowing white supremacists and neo-Nazis to prevail, preventing them from holding a position of power and committing more crimes.

One can hope that more people are like Donovan in real life. She's a heroine we wanted to exist to bring justice in our somewhat corrupted world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very addictive and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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Make IT Right, is the first novel (I hope there are many more) by Dr Willie Mae Jackson. It tells the captivating story of a forensic psychiatrist (Donovan Montgomery, MD) and her involvement in a high-profile criminal trial. As I read through the story, it’s profound how the events of the tale are very relatable to current events. I highly recommend this book and hope there are more from this very ambitious author.
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