Step into the pulse-pounding world of Prescription For Trouble, where stethoscopes meet suspense and faith guides the way! Richard L. Mabry’s gripping medical suspense series blends authentic healthcare drama with Christian themes, offering readers a thrilling ride through the lives of doctors facing ethical dilemmas, personal crises, and life-threatening mysteries. With Mabry’s 36-year medical career fueling each page, this series is a must-read for fans of heart-racing Christian fiction.
How Prescription For Trouble Began
Richard L. Mabry, a retired physician and medical professor, didn’t set out to become a novelist. After a distinguished career in medicine and the personal loss of his first wife, he penned The Tender Scar, a nonfiction book about grief. This experience sparked his passion for writing, leading him to fiction. In 2010, Mabry launched the Prescription For Trouble series with Code Blue, drawing on his insider knowledge to craft authentic medical suspense infused with his Christian worldview. His goal? To create thrilling stories that resonate with believers and suspense lovers alike, proving thrillers don’t need profanity to pack a punch.
The Heart of Prescription For Trouble
The series spans four novels, each a standalone tale featuring a new doctor navigating treacherous medical and personal challenges. In Code Blue, Dr. Cathy Sewell returns to her hometown, only to face a killer targeting her and a malpractice suit threatening her career. Medical Error follows Dr. Anna McIntyre, whose life unravels when identity theft leads to forged prescriptions, a patient’s death, and a chilling HIV test result. Diagnosis Death centers on Dr. Elena Gardner, haunted by midnight calls and whispers of being a mercy killer after mysterious hospital deaths. Finally, Lethal Remedy sees Dr. Sara Miles racing to save a patient from a deadly infection, only to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.
Mabry’s novels shine with fast-paced plots, realistic medical details, and a subtle yet powerful Christian thread. Set in hospitals and small towns, the stories explore themes of professional ethics, personal faith, and resilience in crisis. While romance adds warmth, the suspense—think identity theft, forged prescriptions, and lethal bacteria—keeps readers on edge. Mabry’s medical expertise ensures authenticity, but his knack for twists and relatable characters makes the series unforgettable.
Why Prescription For Trouble Resonates
Prescription For Trouble has carved a niche in Christian fiction and medical suspense, earning accolades like a 2011 Carol Award finalist spot for Medical Error and a 2011 RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award finalist for Diagnosis Death. Fans praise its clean yet thrilling narratives, comparing it to early Tess Gerritsen or Robin Cook’s medical thrillers. For readers seeking suspense without explicit content, Mabry’s series delivers, blending faith and forensics in a way that feels both inspiring and edge-of-your-seat exciting. Its lasting appeal lies in its ability to make readers root for flawed, faithful heroes facing impossible odds.
- Publication Years: 2010–2011
- Number of Books: 4
- Awards: Finalist for 2011 Carol Award (Medical Error), 2011 RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award (Diagnosis Death)
Grab Code Blue and dive into Prescription For Trouble’s world of medical suspense, where faith and courage face the ultimate test!