The Reflex Series

Cara Bianca Andre has built an ordinary life around some very extraordinary secrets. A wife, mother of teenage twins, and successful professional, Cara has spent years keeping parts of herself carefully hidden—even from the people closest to her. 

But Cara isn't the only one keeping secrets. 

When a series of inexplicable events begins to disrupt the reality she thought she understood, long-buried truths start surfacing around her. Her husband, Nic, knows more than he's saying. The people she trusts have histories she never suspected. And a familiar song—Duran Duran's “The Reflex”—keeps appearing where it shouldn't. 

As Cara is pulled back toward a past she thought she'd left behind, she is forced to question not only who may be coming for her, but how much of her own life she truly understands.

A story of great psychological intrigue and character-driven suspense.” — Literary Book Reviews

“Man do I love a book that makes you think! Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you’re not even close.” — Keri M, @kerireadstomuch

“A truly amazing story. I loved every minute of the chaotic rollercoaster of Cara’s life. The twists and turns kept me up way too late reading just to find out what was going to happen next… This will be one story that will stay with me for a long time.” — Sandy J

“Maria Denison delivers a story anchored by a truly badass female lead. Cara is funny, witty, rough around the edges, and nails that dry Gen-X deadpan perfectly… sharp, flawed, and impossible not to root for.” — Stephanie P

Some secrets change everything. Others only reveal how much remains hidden.

Cara Andre and those closest to her have entered a world where the boundaries between the explainable and the impossible are no longer as clear as they once seemed.

Now that long-buried truths have surfaced, the consequences are impossible to contain. Relationships have shifted. Loyalties are being tested. And the extraordinary abilities emerging among the people Cara loves bring as many questions as answers.

As the group struggles to understand what is happening to them—and why—they are drawn deeper into a conspiracy whose reach may extend far beyond anything they imagined. The threats are changing, the stakes are rising, and knowing whom to trust is becoming increasingly difficult.

For Cara, the greatest challenge may not be surviving what comes next. It may be accepting that the life she thought she understood was only the beginning.

The Reaction is Book 2 of The Reflex Series and is not intended to be read as a standalone.

“Suspense, humor, emotion, and plenty of ‘what the actual hell?!’ moments. I flew through this one. Easy 5 stars. No notes. I just need MORE.” — Keri M, Goodreads

“The characters are brilliantly layered—intelligent, flawed, magnetic, and fiercely compelling—and their chemistry radiates through every scene. Denison’s sharp dialogue, intricate world-building, and relentless pacing make the story impossible to put down.”— LBR, Goodreads

“I truly adore your cadence, your language, and the banter—especially how effortlessly it moves between telepathy and what’s seen or heard.”— ARC Reviewer