Catalyst

A medical student investigating mysterious patient deaths begins experiencing the same deadly symptoms herself in this thriller by the author of Lifelines. On rotation at Pittsburgh's Angels of Mercy Hospital and struggling to finish medical school, Amanda Mason can't afford to make any mistakes or to reveal a troubling secret. Mysterious symptoms that defy diagnosis have been affecting her performance, and as she struggles to keep control, the only person who seems to notice is the irritatingly observant and sexy Dr. Lucas Stone. But when one patient showing the same strange symptoms dies and another slips into a coma, Amanda realizes the clock is ticking on her own survival. With the help of her friends Gina, a roommate recovering from her own trauma; Lydia, a streetwise ER attending; and Nora, a by-the-book charge nurse Amanda must solve this medical mystery before she becomes the next victim . . . Previously published as Warning Signs. Praise for CJ Lyons's Thrillers with Heart'Pulse-pounding . . . whirlwind action scenes and top-notch medical details.' Lisa Gardner'Readers who prefer their medical thrillers to have characters with beating hearts and three dimensions are well advised to pick up this series debut.' Newsday'Tense, whip-smart medical scenes . . . a gripping view of doctors at work.' Tess Gerritsen'[A] spot-on debut . . . a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller.' Publishers Weekly