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Lisa Parsons graduated from the University of Washington Paramedic Training at Harborview Medical Center. She worked as a paramedic in the world class King County Medic One system in Washington State. She was one of the first eight women hired by King County Medic One.

Her current novels, Aftermath and Ambush are based on her experiences as a paramedic and also as an adventurer, writer, photographer, conservationist, world traveler, and dog companion. She crafts stories with depth and creativity that are enhanced by real-world experience.

Her writing and photographs have been published in books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs in the Pacific Northwest and across the globe.

She has published the first two mystery books in her Emergence Seri
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Exploring the Best of Lisa Parsons' Novels

When I first picked up a book by Lisa Parsons, I was drawn in by the promise of a gripping mystery wrapped in realistic settings and relatable characters. Her storytelling is a blend of suspense and adventure that feels both authentic and thrilling. Over time, I have come to appreciate how her novels stand out in the crowded world of mystery thrillers. In this post, I want to share my journey thro Read more of this blog post »
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The Adventures of Milo and Guia: A Tale of Two Dogs

A story about encounters with two adventure dogs in South America who stole my heart on our shared adventures.
Aftermath by Lisa Parsons
" Hey Ramses Thanks for this review. My second book in the series is out. Ambush On the Streets of the Pacific Northwest "
Aftermath by Lisa Parsons
" Thanks for this review. My second book in the series is out. Ambush On the Streets of the Pacific Northwest. "
Aftermath by Lisa Parsons
"As an outdoors loving Northern Cali gal I felt immediately immersed into the local color of the South Lake Tahoe and river rafting scenes, and the strong, independent female lead. I went along with the easy flow in this book, traveling the trails, be" Read more of this review »
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"Very exciting mystery story. Loved it was set in areas of California that I am familiar with. Kept me guessing throughout. Well written by an author knowledgable about mountain biking, emergency medicine. "
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"I enjoyed the story, and the mystery of the murders. Some parts of the story were a little too wordy for me but, I still enjoyed this book."
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" Thanks for this review. My second book in the series is out. Ambush On the Streets of the Pacific Northwest. "
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“Salvation comes through repetition. This I can do because I have done it before—it's half prayer, half truth, a whisper in a hurricane of self-doubt.”
Kevin Hazzard, A Thousand Naked Strangers: a Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back

“Invited as we are into their disparate lives, we'll not only treat them, save them, and pronounce them dead; we'll also learn from them.”
Kevin Hazzard, A Thousand Naked Strangers: a Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back

“But as always, lessons are drawn from mistakes, not victories.”
Kevin Hazzard, A Thousand Naked Strangers: a Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back

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