Dear Readers, we have
another medical suspense novel from Richard L Mabry, MD.
Welcome, Richard. Do
you have a favorite genre to write? If so, what is it?
I’ve always enjoyed suspense and thrillers, and although I
started out writing straight novels, I eventually moved into writing in that genre.
Because I have almost four decades of experience in medicine, it seemed natural
to write in that sub-genre. And as for Christian fiction, I’ve been a Christian
since my mid-teens, and it just seemed natural to write from that viewpoint.
If you didn’t live in
the part of the country where you do, where would you live?
For several years, Kay and I had a timeshare condo in North Carolina for a
week in the fall, when the leaves were turning. We liked the people, and the
weather was nice when we were there—but I don’t think I’d like to live there
year-round. There are lots of other areas in the US
we enjoy visiting, but I think when all’s said and done, we’re happy staying in
north Texas .
What foreign country
would you like to visit and why?
We loved Germany ,
and would like to go back, not just because I speak the language and we enjoy
the food and the scenery, but also because we were treated well by the people
we encountered. Of course, that may have all changed since we were there last.
Actually, our whole world has changed.
Describe what you
think would be the most romantic vacation you could take.
I’d enjoy going back to the little inn on the island of Santorini
in Greece .
It was a lovely setting, and our time there was very relaxing.
Where would you like
to set a story that you haven’t done yet?
Thus far, all my novels and novellas have either been set in
the Dallas area
or in fictional towns I’ve created based on real places in the area, mainly
because I’m familiar with them. If I decided to change my setting, I’d probably
choose somewhere in the northeast—Boston or New York . Of course,
that would require a tax-deductible trip for research, and even after travel
there, I’d probably get something wrong.
What is the main theme
of this novel?
Medical Judgment is about a widowed emergency-room doctor who,
although she seems to have lost her support system, struggles to be strong and
survive despite crisis after crisis.
Tell us about the
story.
Someone is after Dr. Sarah Gordon. They’ve stalked her, then
set a fire at her home, and she has no idea what will come next. Her late
husband’s best friend and a recovering alcoholic detective are trying to solve
the mystery before it’s too late, but both appear to be vying for her affection
as well. Sarah finds herself in constant fear as the process plays out. The
questions keep mounting. Who is doing this? Why are they after her? What will
they do to her? Will it mean her death? And, meanwhile, whom can she trust?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
The smell of smoke gradually nudged Dr. Sarah Gordon from a
troubled sleep into a state of semi-wakefulness. Hours earlier she’d finally
given in and taken a sleeping pill. Now it made her feel? She eased up in bed,
resting on one elbow, and sniffed the air around her. There it was again. The
smoke was real.
Her brain, still numbed by sleep and Ambien, took a few
seconds to make the connection. Smoke meant fire. Something in her house was
burning—perhaps the whole house was about to go up in flames. She had to wake
Harry. He’d take charge. After she awakened him, they’d hurry down the hall
together and get Jenny. Then Harry would lead them to safety.
Sarah reached to her left across the king-sized bed, but
when her hand touched a bare pillow, the reality hit her,
forcing her fully awake more effectively than a bucket of ice water. Her
husband wasn’t there. He’d never be there again. He was dead. He’d been dead
for eight months now. So had Jenny, their two-year-old daughter. Sara was alone
. . . in a burning house.
But was she alone? She had a vague recollection of hearing a
noise about the same time she became aware of the smoke smell. Was someone out
there waiting for her? Or was that part of a dream as well? Should she stay
here in the bedroom until she was sure?
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
I love connecting with my readers and invite them all to
connect with me via the Internet. My website is rmabry.com.
I’m on Twitter (twitter.com/RichardMabry) and Facebook (facebook.com/rmabrybooks).
I blog twice a week at rmabry.blogspot.com.
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13 comments:
I look forward to reading Dr. Mabry's book, Medical Judgment.
Melanie Backus, TX
Suspense and thrillers happen to be my two favorite genres. His books are fun to read.
Linda in CA
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I always enjoy reading about Dr. Mabry's latest work. Thank you for sharing!
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Richard is a favorite of mine....love medical fiction and especially his books!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Jackie Smith in GA
Dee from NE loves heart-thumping suspense and intrigue! toss me in please
Thanks for the interview. This book sound fascinating. I'd love to win a copy. Winnie T from Utah
I enjoy Richard Mabry's books.
I live in Oklahoma
I really want to read this book.
Michelle
CA
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Conway SC.
Lena, thanks for this opportunity to interact with your blog readers. Hope they enjoy Medical Judgment.
I love the first page. Thank you for offering a copy of Medical Judgment.
Tennessee
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Blanch NC
Would love to win I love all of Richard's books.
Lourdes Long Island, NY
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