AFTERMATH
When a radical right-wing militia group executes a police officer and ambushes Maya and her team of first responders on a Pacific Northwest city street, paramedic Maya Murphy’s world is turned on end.
After this traumatic event, she seeks emotional safety in the quiet mountain town of South Lake Tahoe. But while mountain biking on a beautiful trail, Maya and her two dogs discover a dead mountain biker, and she finds herself caught up in the aftermath of a much more personal campaign of revenge.
Set in the adventurous world of mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and paddleboarding, this atmospheric mystery will have you holding your breath every time Maya ventures into the great outdoors. It’s a book about learning to live in the moment, a reminder that merely being in the wrong place at the wrong time can be enough to set off a cascade of tragic events.
When a radical right-wing militia group executes a police officer and ambushes Maya and her team of first responders on a Pacific Northwest city street, paramedic Maya Murphy’s world is turned on end.
After this traumatic event, she seeks emotional safety in the quiet mountain town of South Lake Tahoe. But while mountain biking on a beautiful trail, Maya and her two dogs discover a dead mountain biker, and she finds herself caught up in the aftermath of a much more personal campaign of revenge.
Set in the adventurous world of mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and paddleboarding, this atmospheric mystery will have you holding your breath every time Maya ventures into the great outdoors. It’s a book about learning to live in the moment, a reminder that merely being in the wrong place at the wrong time can be enough to set off a cascade of tragic events.
AMBUSH
In the shadowy streets of the Pacific Northwest, paramedic Maya Murphy faces not just the challenges of saving lives, but the very real threat of violent extremism targeting first responders. After the devastating loss of two colleagues to a targeted bomb explosion at a local college campus, Maya returns to the front lines, grappling with the PTSD that haunts her every move.
As she navigates the chaotic world of emergency calls, danger lurks around every corner. Routine assignments become life-or-death scenarios as extremists devise traps that test her resolve and courage. With her emotional state teetering on the edge, Maya must confront not only the external threats but also the internal battles that threaten to consume her.
As betrayals bubble up within her close-knit community of first responders, Maya begins to question the very dedication that once defined her. What happens when the people you trust become the source of danger? In a world where loyalty is fragile and motives are murky, the struggle for survival becomes as much about the heart as it is about the body.
"AMBUSH" is a riveting suspense thriller that explores the complexities of heroism, the weight of emotional scars, and the relentless fight for survival in a world turned upside down. Through Maya's eyes, readers will experience the raw reality of first responders’ lives and the profound impact of both physical and emotional trauma.
REVIEWS
An extremely intriguing story of female paramedic Maya Murphy’s discovery and investigation into the mysterious death of an elderly woman in the small mountain town of South Lake Tahoe. The author’s personal experience as a Paramedic, her expertise in mountain biking and familiarity with the Sierra Nevada setting infused attention to details that kept the story alive and my imagination actively engaged.
All the elements are here: drama, revenge and unexpected plot twists. I fell in love with the main character, Maya, right from the start. Her vulnerability, sharp mind and tenacity make her a heroine we could all relate to and adore. The plot twists and story line kept the pages turning for me.
“She thought about everything that she could remember. One thing that lingered in the back of her mind was that just before she started CPR on the woman, she saw a fleeting movement on the roadside of the creek. Just a sideways movement that barely registered in her mind because she was so focused on the woman.”
This is Lisa Parson’s first novel, but she has complete control of her story and her style. You’re going to love this read.
Elise Forrer,
Writer
South Lake Tahoe California
Lisa Parsons, as a first- time writer, has spun an exciting fictional adventure story about life that you don’t just read, you live it with her. She takes you on adventures doing things you’ve maybe thought about doing yourself. She explores magnificent vistas on her mountain bike rides that are not for the faint of heart, paddleboards and swims in the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe and hikes the basin’s rugged trails.
Through her eyes, you experience the dangerous life on the streets as a paramedic while under gunfire. You cower in fear as you become part of this life.
She puts you right in the middle of a murder mystery. You become so caught up and spellbound you can’t wait to turn the page to see what is next. Her story will keep you in suspense until the last word is read. The memories will stay with you for days and weeks afterward. I can’t wait to see where her next book will take us.
Gloria Mills Olsen
World Traveler
Tacoma Washington
Exceptional realism and detail were given in writing the scenes that involved anything related to how a real-life first responder and paramedic would view situations. It is obvious in the descriptions that Lisa was a real-life paramedic. She writes from the deep dark recesses that many first responders hide from the public and their loved ones. There are so many different levels that someone enduring that many years as a paramedic would experience. From finding the dead body to the interactions with the local fire department. She nails it. She is the real deal. She has experienced and survived both physically and mentally events that the majority of citizens could not fathom. It shows in her writing.
I was skeptical about reading this story due to living a very similar life in addition to reading stories from the male perspective about the fire and EMS service. Very generic and not to the core of the soul. Finally a story from the female's point of view.
Due to experiences in the field, Lisa has the ability to draw the reader in, no matter what walk of life or career they come from. She paints a perfect picture of what she is seeing and feeling for all to understand. Several times I thought I had the plot figured out but Lisa's writing is clever and turned it in a different direction.
Georgia Daniels
Retired Graham Firefighter
Tacoma Washington
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