Books like Final target by Iris Johansen

Jess Riley is a psychiatrist whose own experience with catastrophic catatonic trauma has made her a dedicated healer. After saving her sister Melissa from a deep mental withdrawal, she is called upon to treat Cassie, the president’s daughter, who has fallen into blankness following the murder of her nanny and Secret Service protector. Jess cannot reach Cassie’s frightened mind, but Melissa can. She knows why Cassie is terrified and uses her unique psychic gift to guide the girl toward healing. When Michael Travis—a mysterious stranger who rescued Cassie from her attacker—arrives at Jess’s Virginia estate, he offers to end the nightmares long enough for Melissa to pull Cassie back into the light. However, the price Michael demands may be beyond what Jessica, Melissa, and the president can afford. Suspense thickens as Michael’s intentions blur between ally and adversary, and Melissa’s conflicting emotions toward both him and Cassie create a tense web of love, fear, and prophecy. In this thriller, the line between protection and threat remains fragile, and every decision carries weighty consequences.

First publish date: 2001