An Arresting Story from Dr. Richard Mabry—By Linda Kozar

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Cardiologist Dr. Kirk Martin continually crosses swords with Dr. Cliff Hamilton, so he is surprised when Hamilton asks him to care for him after a heart attack. When he is ready for discharge, Hamilton is found dead in his hospital bed, and Martin is suspected of murdering him.

After another doctor is found shot to death, Martin’s girlfriend, nurse Janet Rush, reminds him to be careful because he may be next. Can he save his own life while searching for the identity of the real murderer?

ABOUT RICHARD...

DR. RICHARD MABRY

I'm a retired physician who, in addition to writing, is a husband and grandfather, plays (and enjoys) golf, and does the hundred-and-one other things that retired people do. I got into non-medical writing after the death of my first wife with my book, THE TENDER SCAR: LIFE AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE. I'm gratified that it continues to help those who have lost a loved one. Now I'm writing what I call "medical suspense with heart." My novels have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Award, Romantic Times' Best Inspirational Novel and their Reviewer's Choice Award, have won the Selah award, and been named by Christian Retailing as the best in the mystery/suspense/thriller category. My latest novel is CARDIAC EVENT, which has been given a 4-1/2 star rating and a "Top Pick" by Romantic Times. I've also published three novellas, the latest one DOCTOR'S DILEMMA.

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When did you start writing and what inspired you?

Although I’d written a number of medical textbooks, I had no thought of non-medical writing—then my first wife died. I eventually wanted to write a book about what I’d learned in the time following her death, but I had no idea how to do that. At the first Christian writers’ conference I attended, I was challenged by James Scott Bell, and Alton Gansky, to try my hand at fiction as well. After four years, writing four novels, and garnering forty rejections, I got my first contract. I’ve now published eleven novels and three novellas. Oh, and my non-fiction book, The Tender Scar, is still in print ten years after its publication.

What led you to write mystery?

Even though I don’t recall hearing, “Write what you know,” I easily settled on this genre, mainly because that was the one I’d read for many years. And, of course, I had to make my books medical mysteries, featuring doctors and nurses, because that was the world I’d inhabited for almost four decades.

Do you have a favorite mystery writer-modern or no?

I’m hesitant to start naming, because there are so many. I have to say my favorite writer is the late Robert B. Parker, whose Spenser novels have inspired me for years. And in addition to reading “new” authors, I have two bookshelves full of mystery/suspense/thriller novels that I reread regularly.

How has being published changed your life?

Despite my expectations to the contrary, no one recognizes me in the grocery store, there are no streets named in my honor, and no parades march by my house. However, it’s something to keep me busy in retirement (for which my wife is grateful).

What is your current work in progress? How many words do you typically write per day?

I’m working now on a novel I plan to publish sometime next year, tentative title Strong Medicine. It’s about a faith healer, a pastor, and a doctor who leaves medicine for the ministry. And (please don’t let Jim Bell know), I don’t keep a writing schedule. Some days I don’t write anything, others I may write 3000. But I’ve never missed a deadline.

Do you incorporate settings in your books from your real-life travels?

Although I’ve been fortunate enough to travel and teach my medical specialty worldwide, I write about this area. Most of my novels are set either in Dallas, Texas or a fictional place in North Texas that’s based variously on the town where I grew up, the city where I went to college, or the area where I now live.

Tell us about the featured book, the one you’ll be giving away to one lucky reader!

Let me give you the back-cover blurb for Cardiac Event:

How can readers find you?

I blog regularly at rmabry.blogspot.com, and have a web page at rmabry.com. I’m also on Facebook (rmabrybooks) and Twitter (RichardMabry). I have Goodreads and Pinterest accounts, although I don’t visit them quite as often as the others.