July 1st is always considered the most dangerous day of the year; recently graduated medical students begin their internships on this day. It’s also the first day for Dr. Lydia Fiore, the new ER attending physician. Recently transferred from Los Angeles, Fiore’s first day is met with drama & tragedy, for the chief of surgery’s son, Jonah Weiss, dies under her watch. He arrived in the ER, a victim of a car accident, no evidence of an injury.
Fiore is instantly suspended, pending an investigation. She is forced to learn the truth about Jonah’s death in order to save her career. Her “investigation” proves to be quite dangerous and her life, and the life of several others, are at risk. Jonah death wasn’t related to his car accident; his activity in a gay rights protests seem to be involved. But how many people will die before the the truth is revealed?
Lifelines isn’t your typical medical thriller. It has everything: drama, romance, crime, all tucked into a hospital setting. The author’s extremely well-developed characters really add to the storyline. Amanda is a Southern belle with medical problems she keeps hidden from everyone else; Gina is a strong-willed & minded resident. Nora is a charge nurse with a fierce & firey temper. All four women, including, Dr. Fiore, are incredibly dedicated strong women.
Lyon’s experience in the medical field as a flight physician and in numerous trama centers is portrayed well in her writing. Fans of TV medical dramas like ER and Grey’s Anatomy as well as fiction medical dramas, will enjoy this series. Stay tuned for later this week I will review the other books in the Angels of Mercy series!
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