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Sophy Smythe

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Thriller, Mystery, Crime

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October 2020

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Sophy Smythe is the author of fast-paced thrillers that explore the dark intersection of medicine, technology, and power.
A former doctor with a background in the medical industry, Smythe’s work is known for blending emotional depth with scientific accuracy and cinematic tension. Her breakout novel, The Medical Code, has been praised for its chillingly realistic take on unethical research in healthcare and global pharmaceutical corruption.
In her upcoming thriller, The Troublemaker (October 9, 2025), Doctor Charlie Martens thinks exposing tainted medicine would save lives. Instead, it triggered a conspiracy that might end hers.
Sophy lives in Antwerp with her two dogs, and a stack of FOIA files. She is currently working on The Hellraiser, the ...more

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	THE MEDICAL CODE it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Anti-aging: De steen der wijzen by Phia Vermeij, Sophy Smythe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE TROUBLEMAKER 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Why I Write Medical Thrillers (Even Though I’m a Doctor)

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Why I Write Medical Thrillers

People often ask me why, after a career in medicine, I decided to write thrillers.
The truth? Medicine is full of high-stakes drama. Behind every diagnosis lies a story of courage, fear, hope—and sometimes conspiracy. But as a doctor, there were so many stories I could never tell, bound by patient confidentiality.

Fiction gave me a way to explore those hidden wo

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Sophy Smythe answered Marnie Gellhorn's question: Any book fairs or book signing events on your agenda? Hi Marnie! Lovely to meet you here. Yes, I do book signings in Europe. In which country are you?
Aug 30, 2025 04:39AM · like
Sophy Smythe made a comment in the group The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — My guilty pleasure topic " My guilty pleasure. People often ask: “Why would a medical doctor write thrillers?” Here’s the truth: To paraphrase T.S. Eliot: Healthcare is "a wilderne ...more "
Aug 05, 2025 06:59AM
Sophy Smythe rated a book it was amazing Peak Human: What We Can Learn from the Rise and Fall of Golden Ages by Johan Norberg	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An eyeopener. Of course I knew about the big civilisations like the Greeks, Romans, Abbasids and of course The Dutch Republic. What I didn't know was that in all cases openness was the key for flourishing and that the death blow to the golden ages wa ...more
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Sophy Smythe rated a book really liked it Wanneer ben je officieel een ouwe zak? En 59 andere nuttige levensvragen voor 'boomers', millennials én gen Z by Japke-d. Bouma	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lovely book for Boomers (like me). Humor, twists and unlikely sentences make you ask for more.
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Sophy Smythe rated a book it was amazing Peak Human: What We Can Learn from the Rise and Fall of Golden Ages by Johan Norberg	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An eyeopener. Of course I knew about the big civilisations like the Greeks, Romans, Abbasids and of course The Dutch Republic. What I didn't know was that in all cases openness was the key for flourishing and that the death blow to the golden ages wa ...more
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Sophy Smythe rated a book really liked it Wanneer ben je officieel een ouwe zak? En 59 andere nuttige levensvragen voor 'boomers', millennials én gen Z by Japke-d. Bouma	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lovely book for Boomers (like me). Humor, twists and unlikely sentences make you ask for more.
Aug 05, 2025 06:46AM · like · see review
Sophy Smythe liked an answer from Sophy Smythe: How do you deal with writer’s block? Take long hikes with my dog Pepper. Or go with her on my peddle board. And I can't write without my daily yoga. Of course Pepper joins me in this. Sophy Smythe
Aug 03, 2025 02:22AM
Sophy Smythe liked an answer from Sophy Smythe: What’s your advice for aspiring writers? Just open your computer and write. Or if you are a fan of longhand: pick up your pen and write. Sophy Smythe
Aug 03, 2025 02:22AM
Sophy Smythe liked an answer from Sophy Smythe: How do you get inspired to write? I read at least six newspapers a day and am an avid follower of all health care related articles . Besides that I read all kinds of books, memoirs, fiction, history, and non-fiction. See it as a chaotic room. It just needs one spark to set it aflame. See Sophy’s answer. Sophy Smythe
Aug 03, 2025 02:22AM
Sophy Smythe rated a book really liked it Fire on the Horizon by Wilbur Smith	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
For Courtney and Ballantyne adventure lovers This posthumous book written by Wilbur Smith and Imogen Robertson is a must read. Robertson caught the tone of Smith exactly right and more. As an avid reader of Wilbur Smith's books, I think Robertson sur ...more
Jul 23, 2025 03:55AM · like · see review

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