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October 3, 2011 By

Dr. Cathy Sewell returns to her hometown after issues in her current life brings doubt. She leaves behind her past for a fresh start and a new practice. But it seems like everywhere she turns, she runs into obstacles. Some nuisances, but some very life threatening. Yes, someone is out to get Cathy starting with car crashes and escalating from there. And that someone definitely wants her to leave Dainger at all costs.

Not only that but her professional abilities are called into question when one of her prescriptions nearly kills a patient and the patient’s wife files a malpractice suit. Fortunately, Cathy’s ex-boyfriend and attorney Will Kennedy is more than happy to help figure out who is after her, to represent her in her legal battles, and he’s also happy to resume their relationship where they’d left off so many years ago.

Code Blue is the first fiction title from Dr. Richard Mabry and as you might expect coming from a doctor it is a medical story. The book definitely falls under the suspense umbrella, but it is not a race to the finish all action type of book. There is a nice balance between suspense, the character’s internal struggles and the everyday world of a practicing physician. And as a bonus, there is a sweet romance in the story as well.

Knowing the author is a doctor, I especially enjoyed the authentic details he shared about the medical world, and have gained a new appreciation for my family doctor after reading the book. The character of Cathy was flawed and multi-dimensional and she was a doctor I would love to find in the real world. I suspect Dr. Mabry was an exceptional doctor himself. So fill your prescription for a compelling read and pick up Code Blue. Sorry, your insurance card is not accepted.

Code Blue (Prescription for Trouble, Book 1)
Code Blue (Prescription for Trouble, Book 1)
by Richard L. Mabry
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Review – Code Blue
Reviewed by Susan Sleeman
An authentic medical mystery that will keep you turning the pages.

Dr. Cathy Sewell returns to her hometown after issues in her current life brings doubt. She leaves behind her past for a fresh start and a new practice. But it seems like everywhere she turns, she runs into obstacles. Some nuisances, but some very life threatening. Yes, someone is out to get Cathy starting with car crashes and escalating from there. And that someone definitely wants her to leave Dainger at all costs.

Not only that but her professional abilities are called into question when one of her prescriptions nearly kills a patient and the patient’s wife files a malpractice suit. Fortunately, Cathy’s ex-boyfriend and attorney Will Kennedy is more than happy to help figure out who is after her, to represent her in her legal battles, and he’s also happy to resume their relationship where they’d left off so many years ago.

Code Blue is the first fiction title from Dr. Richard Mabry and as you might expect coming from a doctor it is a medical story. The book definitely falls under the suspense umbrella, but it is not a race to the finish all action type of book. There is a nice balance between suspense, the character’s internal struggles and the everyday world of a practicing physician. And as a bonus, there is a sweet romance in the story as well.

Knowing the author is a doctor, I especially enjoyed the authentic details he shared about the medical world, and have gained a new appreciation for my family doctor after reading the book. The character of Cathy was flawed and multi-dimensional and she was a doctor I would love to find in the real world. I suspect Dr. Mabry was an exceptional doctor himself. So fill your prescription for a compelling read and pick up Code Blue. Sorry, your insurance card is not accepted.
Reviewer Info

Susan Sleeman


Susan Sleeman SUSAN SLEEMAN grew up in a small Wisconsin town where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today, she channels this enthusiasm into hosting the popular internet website TheSuspenseZone.com and writing romantic suspense and mystery novels.

Much to her husband’s chagrin, Susan loves to look at everyday situations and turn them into murder and mayhem scenarios for future novels. If you’ve met Susan, she has probably figured out a plausible way to kill you and get away with it. Don’t worry, she’d never follow through on it.

Her GARDEN GATE MYSTERY series featuring landscape designer Paige Turner, debuted in October 2010 with NIPPED IN THE BUD in Barbour Books Hometown Mysteries line. The second book, READ BETWEEN THE TINES will release in e-book format in the Spyglass Lane Mystery series in February of 2012 An avid gardener, Susan has included gardening tips at the beginning of each chapter brought to you in humorous scenarios.

Her first romantic suspense novel, featuring the Morgan Brothers, released with Ryan’s story in HIGH-STAKES INHERITANCE , Russ’s story in BEHIND THE BADGE and the Reid’s story in THE CHRISTMAS WITNESS.

Coming in 2012 Susan’s latest series about five adopted siblings who leave law enforcement to form a private investigations firm called the Justice Agency will debut with DOUBLE EXPOSURE in June and in November, DEAD WRONG will release.

Susan currently lives in Florida, but has had the pleasure of living in nine states. Her husband is a church music director and they have two beautiful daughters, a very special son-in-law and an adorable grandson. In her spare time, you can find her traveling to Oregon to visit her children and grandson, reading, gardening or working on TheSuspenseZone.com. To learn more about Susan, please visit her website, or follow on Twitter and Facebook.
 
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