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First Responders #2
Tomorrow We Die
Jonathan Trestle is a paramedic who's spent the week a few steps behind the angel of death. When he responds to a call about a man sprawled on a downtown sidewalk, Trestle isn't about to lose another victim. CPR revives the man long enough for him to hand Trestle a crumpled piece of paper and say, "Give this to Martin," before being taken to the hospital. The note is a series of dashes and haphazard scribbles. Trestle tries to follow up with the patient later, but at the ICU he learns the man awoke, pulled out his IVs, and vanished, leaving only a single key behind. Jonathan tracks the key to a nearby motel where he finds the man again--this time not just dead but murdered. Unwilling to just let it drop, Jonathan is plunged into a mystery that soon threatens not only his dreams for the future but maybe even his life.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Shawn Grady
4 books78 followersA novelist who has served as a firefighter and paramedic for over fifteen years in Reno-Tahoe where he lives with his wife and three children.
Books:
Through the Fire
Tomorrow We Die
Falls Like Lightning
More info can be found at shawngradybooks.com.
Books:
Through the Fire
Tomorrow We Die
Falls Like Lightning
More info can be found at shawngradybooks.com.
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August 29, 2019
An exciting suspense novel with a likable hero. I need to check out more Christian novels from this genre.
July 9, 2015
Shawn Grady’s second novel Tomorrow We Die, is just as gripping, eye opening, and realistic as the Through the Fire. Shawn takes the reader into an EMT’s world the way no one else can. He’s been a firefighter and EMT in the Reno area for years. I’m thankful I received a review copy of this suspenseful, action packed story that made me realize how hard EMT’s work and how much they sacrifice, day-in and day-out.
Jonathan works as an EMT as he awaits news of a scholarship. He dreams of being a Doctor. EMT’s have demanding, dangerous jobs but Jonathan knows this is the first step to becoming a Doctor. He also realizes he can’t save everyone. That was the rub.
Jonathan tries to save Simon Letell’s, life. He asks for a favor. Puts a piece of paper in his hand and says, “Give this to Martin.” Then passes out, what did that mean? Who’s Martin? Simon is rushed to ER. Jonathon checks on Simon later to learn more about the crazy note. It didn’t make sense. How would he find Martin? The mystery gets more complicated when Jonathan discovers Simon’s gone AWOL. He was near death’s doors just this morning he couldn’t have gone far. How to find Simon and Martin? Aha, the million dollar question.
I was spell bound as I read this gripping, suspenseful mystery. I grew to like Jonathan and was intrigued by the challenges he faced. I hadn’t realized how hard EMT’s work and how they have to think on their feet just like Firefighters. What worked in the classroom doesn’t always mean it will work in the field with its less than perfect circumstances and drama. A split second decision in the field can mean life or death to a patient and to themselves.
I’ve started to look at Firefighters and EMTS in a whole new light thanks to Shawn Grady’s realistic, complex characters and the insider details he gives these stories nobody likes to talk about. I can’t wait to see where Shawn takes us next.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St.Laurent
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Jonathan works as an EMT as he awaits news of a scholarship. He dreams of being a Doctor. EMT’s have demanding, dangerous jobs but Jonathan knows this is the first step to becoming a Doctor. He also realizes he can’t save everyone. That was the rub.
Jonathan tries to save Simon Letell’s, life. He asks for a favor. Puts a piece of paper in his hand and says, “Give this to Martin.” Then passes out, what did that mean? Who’s Martin? Simon is rushed to ER. Jonathon checks on Simon later to learn more about the crazy note. It didn’t make sense. How would he find Martin? The mystery gets more complicated when Jonathan discovers Simon’s gone AWOL. He was near death’s doors just this morning he couldn’t have gone far. How to find Simon and Martin? Aha, the million dollar question.
I was spell bound as I read this gripping, suspenseful mystery. I grew to like Jonathan and was intrigued by the challenges he faced. I hadn’t realized how hard EMT’s work and how they have to think on their feet just like Firefighters. What worked in the classroom doesn’t always mean it will work in the field with its less than perfect circumstances and drama. A split second decision in the field can mean life or death to a patient and to themselves.
I’ve started to look at Firefighters and EMTS in a whole new light thanks to Shawn Grady’s realistic, complex characters and the insider details he gives these stories nobody likes to talk about. I can’t wait to see where Shawn takes us next.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St.Laurent
The Book Club Network www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
February 22, 2022
A lot of action-packed, nail-biting moments in this one! Don’t recommend if you don’t like thrillers.
August 24, 2020
The book has an interesting premise to start, but it is not worth reading all the way through. The pacing is all over the place and the ending is not realistic for the characters the book developed. It also stalls a lot; I think 5 chapters could of been cut. The author also pushes in Christian themes into the book. I wouldn't complain about it if they actually related to the story.
I would not recommend this book.
I would not recommend this book.
November 5, 2019
This book was really good. Full of action and adventure. Makes you really appreciate the life of EMTs. Something kinda confusing happened at the end (won't say what for spoiler purposes) that didn't quite make sense in my mind but besides that it was an awesome book and I loved it!
April 5, 2018
This was a fun and quick read. Since it was set in my hometown and in an industry I'm part of, it was fun to try and translate some of the storyline into people/places/events I know.
September 23, 2018
I just finished Tomorrow We Die (First Responders Book #2).This was another good read that kept you guessing as to who was the villain. It is a great suspenseful book.
July 17, 2019
Shawn Grady
It's down to earth. It's tasteful and keeps you in suspense. I like this author but I didn't like the ending. It stops and the last chapter three years have gone by
It's down to earth. It's tasteful and keeps you in suspense. I like this author but I didn't like the ending. It stops and the last chapter three years have gone by
September 18, 2014
4.5/5
Half a point off for describing the color and texture of emesis. Ew. Did not need that image. Otherwise, really a surprising, excellent read with a nice blend of mystery, action suspense, and romance.
Later:
I wrote quick thoughts about this book when I finished it at around 2 or 3 A.M. so . . . adding a bit more. I read Shawn Grady's first book and enjoyed it very much so I purchased Tomorrow We Die on the basis of that pleasant reading memory. Some plot points are revealed in this review so I'm going to put a spoiler warning below, but I did not reveal the ending.
*WARNING - Possible spoilers*
In Tomorrow We Die, a paramedic working for a private ambulance service in Reno, Jonathan Trestle, revives a presumed cardiac patient and before the man falls unconscious again he hands Jonathan a cryptic note and tells him to give it to "Martin". Eager to help out and curious, Jonathan later returns to the hospital and finds that the man has checked himself out against medical advice. Jonathan tracks him down and finds his former patient dead.
While he tries to unravel the mystery, he is preparing for medical school, doing his job and occasionally getting chewed out for not responding within the county's response time requirements. It's hinted that he should falsify information, although Jonathan is well aware that the company doesn't have enough vehicles to allow for a quick response time. Jonathan is also dealing with flashbacks from his mother's death, a drunken father, the resumption of a relationship he let go several years in the past. The book is very plot-driven and action packed, which I personally love.
Toward the end -- for at least 50 pages, I'd say -- the suspense is so beautifully ramped up that I found myself holding my breath and decided to put it down and walk away for a few hours. I was that wound up, and that's a good thing. I loved the action, thought the conspiracy was believable, liked the shot of romance the least but still enjoyed it. In all, a really enjoyable read. I will repeat, though, that I don't think it was necessary to describe the medical bits in graphic detail; however, the worst was at the beginning. It did improve in that regard as it shifted to more suspense and physical action, less medical action. I loved the denouement; a very satisfying read.
I've been mixing the occasional book by or about paramedics into my reading, lately, and Grady's writing is solid. I definitely will seek out his third book and continue to return for more as future books are published.
Half a point off for describing the color and texture of emesis. Ew. Did not need that image. Otherwise, really a surprising, excellent read with a nice blend of mystery, action suspense, and romance.
Later:
I wrote quick thoughts about this book when I finished it at around 2 or 3 A.M. so . . . adding a bit more. I read Shawn Grady's first book and enjoyed it very much so I purchased Tomorrow We Die on the basis of that pleasant reading memory. Some plot points are revealed in this review so I'm going to put a spoiler warning below, but I did not reveal the ending.
*WARNING - Possible spoilers*
In Tomorrow We Die, a paramedic working for a private ambulance service in Reno, Jonathan Trestle, revives a presumed cardiac patient and before the man falls unconscious again he hands Jonathan a cryptic note and tells him to give it to "Martin". Eager to help out and curious, Jonathan later returns to the hospital and finds that the man has checked himself out against medical advice. Jonathan tracks him down and finds his former patient dead.
While he tries to unravel the mystery, he is preparing for medical school, doing his job and occasionally getting chewed out for not responding within the county's response time requirements. It's hinted that he should falsify information, although Jonathan is well aware that the company doesn't have enough vehicles to allow for a quick response time. Jonathan is also dealing with flashbacks from his mother's death, a drunken father, the resumption of a relationship he let go several years in the past. The book is very plot-driven and action packed, which I personally love.
Toward the end -- for at least 50 pages, I'd say -- the suspense is so beautifully ramped up that I found myself holding my breath and decided to put it down and walk away for a few hours. I was that wound up, and that's a good thing. I loved the action, thought the conspiracy was believable, liked the shot of romance the least but still enjoyed it. In all, a really enjoyable read. I will repeat, though, that I don't think it was necessary to describe the medical bits in graphic detail; however, the worst was at the beginning. It did improve in that regard as it shifted to more suspense and physical action, less medical action. I loved the denouement; a very satisfying read.
I've been mixing the occasional book by or about paramedics into my reading, lately, and Grady's writing is solid. I definitely will seek out his third book and continue to return for more as future books are published.
August 4, 2010
I had the privilege of interviewing Shawn Grady, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for his new book, "Tomorrow We Die" published by Bethany House.
For a story to be a thriller it has to have the hero in danger from the beginning and this story certainly qualifies. Jonathan Trestle is a paramedic whose ambulance is called to a scene where, supposedly, a drunk has died from over drinking. When he and his partner arrive they do everything they can to revive the man and they succeed. The man sits up speaks to Jonathan and hands him a piece of paper telling him to "give this to Martin". From this moment on Jonathan is in trouble, he just doesn't know it. What makes it exciting is that we are aware of his danger we just do not know why. As Jonathan works to find out who Martin is so that he can give him the paper he meets up with an old flame and the romance rekindles.
"Tomorrow We Die" is more than a thriller it is a story of relationships. The relationships are the most important things that a person ever has in this life and Mr. Grady makes this very relevant in this book. Jonathan's relationship with his partner, with his father, with Naomi and with Eli are the stuff that makes our lives worth living. It is the bonds of deep friendship that no one can ever break and we fall in love with these characters and do not want to let them go because we want to have relationships like these. The last 100 pages are the most exciting that you will ever want to race through as they run to protect their lives and expose the bad guy. I was very pleased with Mr. Grady's first book, "Through the Fire" but this one is even better. I look forward to the next book with enthusiasm. I recommend it highly.
If you missed the interview for "Tomorrow We Die" and would like to listen to it please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where it is available On Demand.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
For a story to be a thriller it has to have the hero in danger from the beginning and this story certainly qualifies. Jonathan Trestle is a paramedic whose ambulance is called to a scene where, supposedly, a drunk has died from over drinking. When he and his partner arrive they do everything they can to revive the man and they succeed. The man sits up speaks to Jonathan and hands him a piece of paper telling him to "give this to Martin". From this moment on Jonathan is in trouble, he just doesn't know it. What makes it exciting is that we are aware of his danger we just do not know why. As Jonathan works to find out who Martin is so that he can give him the paper he meets up with an old flame and the romance rekindles.
"Tomorrow We Die" is more than a thriller it is a story of relationships. The relationships are the most important things that a person ever has in this life and Mr. Grady makes this very relevant in this book. Jonathan's relationship with his partner, with his father, with Naomi and with Eli are the stuff that makes our lives worth living. It is the bonds of deep friendship that no one can ever break and we fall in love with these characters and do not want to let them go because we want to have relationships like these. The last 100 pages are the most exciting that you will ever want to race through as they run to protect their lives and expose the bad guy. I was very pleased with Mr. Grady's first book, "Through the Fire" but this one is even better. I look forward to the next book with enthusiasm. I recommend it highly.
If you missed the interview for "Tomorrow We Die" and would like to listen to it please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where it is available On Demand.
To listen to 24 Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
June 15, 2011
Tomorrow We Die is a medical suspense/mystery novel that will take you for a wild ride. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but by the time I reached the end of this book, I’d been on a crazy adventure with Jonathan and Natalie. Although a bit slow getting into the fast-pace action, I found it worth the slow-building tension when everything seemed to burst in the last hundred pages.
Jonathan, at the very beginning, seemed all tough-stuff but when he returned home after finishing his EMT shift, the reader gets a peak into his very troubled private life. I was instantly intrigued. And not long after, an old flame walks back into his life, Natalie. Not to be forgotten is Bones, Jonathan’s paramedic partner on the ambulance. All these characters were very believable and ones you won’t soon forget.
With a compelling and intriguing beginning, the plot builds and tension mounds as the story progresses. Because of Jonathan’s job—a paramedic—there were many interesting scenes where Jonathan and Bones replied to calls. It was a fascinating little learning experience for me, getting a peak into the crazy life of a paramedic. Wow. Talk about many stressful moments!
Because of these scenes and others, I would definitely recommend this book to readers with a strong stomach and okay with rather graphic scenes. (lol) While there are numerous scenes where Jonathan puts his paramedic skills to work, there were only two scenes that I think might be a bit graphic for some, that I can remember. Once is when Jonathan checks on a victim in a car accident and described what the victim’s mutilated body looked like and then there was also a rather graphic scene when Jonathan is present to watch an autopsy. While I loved reading about how it is done in Tomorrow We Die, others might not be so thrilled.
When I finally reached the last chapter of this book, I was entirely contented with how it ended. Shawn Grady has done a wonderful job, carrying on the mystery and pulling the reader right along. Wonderful writing, intriguing plot, and believable characters make Tomorrow We Die a great read.
Jonathan, at the very beginning, seemed all tough-stuff but when he returned home after finishing his EMT shift, the reader gets a peak into his very troubled private life. I was instantly intrigued. And not long after, an old flame walks back into his life, Natalie. Not to be forgotten is Bones, Jonathan’s paramedic partner on the ambulance. All these characters were very believable and ones you won’t soon forget.
With a compelling and intriguing beginning, the plot builds and tension mounds as the story progresses. Because of Jonathan’s job—a paramedic—there were many interesting scenes where Jonathan and Bones replied to calls. It was a fascinating little learning experience for me, getting a peak into the crazy life of a paramedic. Wow. Talk about many stressful moments!
Because of these scenes and others, I would definitely recommend this book to readers with a strong stomach and okay with rather graphic scenes. (lol) While there are numerous scenes where Jonathan puts his paramedic skills to work, there were only two scenes that I think might be a bit graphic for some, that I can remember. Once is when Jonathan checks on a victim in a car accident and described what the victim’s mutilated body looked like and then there was also a rather graphic scene when Jonathan is present to watch an autopsy. While I loved reading about how it is done in Tomorrow We Die, others might not be so thrilled.
When I finally reached the last chapter of this book, I was entirely contented with how it ended. Shawn Grady has done a wonderful job, carrying on the mystery and pulling the reader right along. Wonderful writing, intriguing plot, and believable characters make Tomorrow We Die a great read.
August 9, 2010
Tomorrow We Die, the second book by author Shawn Grady, is the story of the young paramedic, Jonathan Trestle. Jonathan is merely biding his time as a paramedic while he waits to begin medical school on a full scholarship. It seems that his well-laid plan is in serious trouble when patients begin mysteriously dying for inexplicable reasons. Thus begins the story of Jonathan's quest for truth. He is not content to accept the loss of his patients and sets off to discover the reason for the untimely deaths. In the process, he gets much more than he bargained for and that is what makes this tale so appealing. Add in a scandal, a long-standing grudge, and a bit of romance and you have a story that will keep your eyes riveted on the pages until the final word.
Tomorrow We Die is another winner for author, Shawn Grady. It may be a work of fiction but the realistic action and the attention to detail make the reader feel as if they have been vaulted into reality. If you are a reader like me who enjoys books about the medical profession, you will love Shawn Grady. His personal knowledge of the profession combines with his gift for story-telling to make him an author who can't write fast enough to please his fans.
Tomorrow We Die is another winner for author, Shawn Grady. It may be a work of fiction but the realistic action and the attention to detail make the reader feel as if they have been vaulted into reality. If you are a reader like me who enjoys books about the medical profession, you will love Shawn Grady. His personal knowledge of the profession combines with his gift for story-telling to make him an author who can't write fast enough to please his fans.
January 6, 2016
We already met one character from this book. He was introduced in Through the Fire. Now Bones is back with his partner Jonathan Trestle.
When Jonathan Trestle saves a man's life, he is given a note, a cryptic clue. Of course he is drawn to finding out who might be this "Martin" the man talked about, but when Jonathan arrives at the hospital to check on the man, Jonathan finds him gone-only to be found by later at a motel and quite obviously dead. The grim reaper is striking with force.
Hounded by the detective investigating the case, helped by a beautiful woman, and driven with a need to find the truth, Jonathan finds himself thrust headlong into danger. This danger leads him to betrayal and murder; and nothing, short of a prayer, will help him survive.
Not extremely predictable-you find yourself wondering if you are right about the "bad guy"-, this story captures you right away and forces you to turn the pages until the very end. The first person POV hampers the reading somewhat with the brusque way of writing, but the overall action story more than makes up for a slight hitch in the writing.
When Jonathan Trestle saves a man's life, he is given a note, a cryptic clue. Of course he is drawn to finding out who might be this "Martin" the man talked about, but when Jonathan arrives at the hospital to check on the man, Jonathan finds him gone-only to be found by later at a motel and quite obviously dead. The grim reaper is striking with force.
Hounded by the detective investigating the case, helped by a beautiful woman, and driven with a need to find the truth, Jonathan finds himself thrust headlong into danger. This danger leads him to betrayal and murder; and nothing, short of a prayer, will help him survive.
Not extremely predictable-you find yourself wondering if you are right about the "bad guy"-, this story captures you right away and forces you to turn the pages until the very end. The first person POV hampers the reading somewhat with the brusque way of writing, but the overall action story more than makes up for a slight hitch in the writing.
July 7, 2010
Tomorrow We Die by Shawn Grady is the author's thrilling follow-up to Through the Fire. Jonathan Trestle is just a few weeks away from ending his job as a paramedic and starting medical school when a dying man hands him a mysterious note with the instructions to "Give it to Martin." Jonathan feels compelled to follow the dead man's final wish, but Martin dies before he can give him the letter, which starts the young man on a quest to discover the truth behind the two mens' deaths and what the curious markings on the letter mean. The journey quickly puts his career in jeopardy as well as the lives of everyone he contacts in seeking help. Grady's recreations of trauma scenes are incredibly realistic while the thrills and chills of are of forget-to-breathe-or-blink variety. Jonathan's personal history of tragedy makes him a three dimensional character that readers will enjoy reading about. Grady writes thrilling dramas about men in the emergency profession who are haunted by personal demons and yet are determined to do what is right. I can't wait to see what he writes next.
February 18, 2011
Most people try to avoid the Angel of Death. In novelist Shawn Grady’s latest—Tomorrow We Die—protagonist Jonathan Trestle chases this death angel from one paramedic call to another. Set in Reno, Nevada’s high-stakes gaming town, Shawn takes readers from one crisis-driven scene to another. And if that’s not enough tension, Shawn draws Trestle into a twisted, shadowland where everything becomes upside down with life-threatening consequences.
Shawn’s real-life experiences as a Reno firefighter and EMT for over a decade helps create this thrilling and realistic novel. Tomorrow We Die will be released this month.
This author’s debut novel—Through the Fire—hit the shelves last year on the tail of Shawn being selected as the “Most Promising Writer” at the Mt. Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference in 2008. It appears Shawn’s life will be divided between his day job—saving lives, putting out fires—and pushing ahead on a burgeoning writing career.
Shawn’s real-life experiences as a Reno firefighter and EMT for over a decade helps create this thrilling and realistic novel. Tomorrow We Die will be released this month.
This author’s debut novel—Through the Fire—hit the shelves last year on the tail of Shawn being selected as the “Most Promising Writer” at the Mt. Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference in 2008. It appears Shawn’s life will be divided between his day job—saving lives, putting out fires—and pushing ahead on a burgeoning writing career.
April 11, 2012
Grady’s central theme was perseverance. This is shown in a number of different ways. For example, when Jonathan pays his drunken father’s bill and provides him a home, he is forced to persevere through, leave Naomi’s house and do what he’s got to do. Grady shifts the focus to patience and how that can be exercised in our own lives. One of the things that I liked most about the book was that it described the life of a fireman and pediatrician. I have always wanted to know what it was like for men working in ambulances and now I know a lot of the hardships that they endure. My respect for them both has grown a lot. Grady shows readers the reality of the life of a life like Jonathan. He provides an intense mystery to entertain his reader and encourages them to have patience. I recommend the book for those reasons.
June 19, 2014
I really like the characters in this book. I thought they were well developed and interesting. The story, when the writer focused on it, was entertaining and gripping (although at times I felt he tried too hard). A couple of other issues: First, Mr. Grady obviously has a very good understanding of medicine and medical procedures. But I couldn't see how extended and detailed accounts of medical treatment added to the story. If somehow those accounts would have been tied more directly to the overall picture, that would have helped. Second, for what seems to be a Christian novel, God and Christianity are very muted and seem barely relevant to what transpires. I guess that's OK, if he's seeking to primarily reach an audience without being too blatantly Christian (though his mentioning of Bible verses and his references to God on sparse occasions seem to belie that notion).
September 9, 2011
Paramedic Jonathan Trestle has been getting in trouble lately for how long it takes his ambulance to reach the scene. But it’s not his fault that there are so few ambulances to cover the whole city of Reno at once. When a patient gives him a note before dying, Jonathan is pulled into a mystery that will force him to risk all he holds dear.
I like Shawn Grady’s books. They always have a strong main character, a suspenseful pace, and a mystery that hooks me to the last page. This one was no different. And what a clever story too! I really enjoyed all of his characters, especially Bones, the non Trekie-Trekie. And I loved how I really wasn’t sure who the bad guy was. I knew who I didn’t want it to be, but I wasn’t sure. A great read. I look forward to more of his novels.
I like Shawn Grady’s books. They always have a strong main character, a suspenseful pace, and a mystery that hooks me to the last page. This one was no different. And what a clever story too! I really enjoyed all of his characters, especially Bones, the non Trekie-Trekie. And I loved how I really wasn’t sure who the bad guy was. I knew who I didn’t want it to be, but I wasn’t sure. A great read. I look forward to more of his novels.
April 15, 2016
If you like a sorry with a hero in it then you should read this book. It's about a man named Johnathon Trestle who is a paramedic that saves many live, but he also loses a few throughout the story. Johnathons main goal in the book is to find the meaning of a peace of paper a patient gave him during a paramedic run. All the was on this paper was scribbles. But he get angry because he could not find out what they ment. He then crumbled the paper up and through it in the water. Now, wile the paper was falling he had a "freeze moment." This is when he rilizes that the scribbles on the paper were actually not just scribbles but numbers when folded a specifict way.
This book is good and if you haven't read it and u like a misery/hero book the I would recommend it to you.
This book is good and if you haven't read it and u like a misery/hero book the I would recommend it to you.
March 27, 2015
The novel ,Tomorrow We Die by Shawn Grady, is an amazing thriller and gets your adrenaline pumping. The angel of death is chasing after people like there is no tomorrow. Paramedic Jonathan Trestle searches for answers while death is searching for him. Jonathan started getting suspicious after a man gave him a note before his death. Jonathan also hot a full ride scholarship to medical school, but does the angel of death ruin that? I highly recommend this book to middle schoolers and up. The book is action packed and will have you sitting at the edge of your seat. If you are a person who likes mystery novels than this is the book for you.
April 2, 2015
Another excellent book by Shawn Grady! The second in a series, this book has a different voice than the first. Both are written in first person, and the author does a wonderful job of "being" a different character in each book. In this novel, the main character is a paramedic who finds himself in the middle of a "bad situation" (no, I'm not going to reveal it), and the suspense of following him through the events that roll over him kept me turning pages long past my bed time! And yes, I had to look up a few words in this book, as well (thought not as many as I did in the first book).
Great read. I'm on to the next novel in the series.
Great read. I'm on to the next novel in the series.
May 16, 2019
Grady's latest is a definite page turner. The action begins in the first paragraph and doesn't let up until the very end. Jonathan is a sympathetic character, and the romance between him and Naomi is quite satisfying.
SUMMARY: EMT Jonathan Trestle seems to be in the midst of one crisis after another. After reviving a man on the sidewalk, the man hands him a paper full of indecipherable scribbles and says, "Give this to Martin." Later Jonathan discovers the man dead--murdered. He goes on a quest to find the mysterious Martin and unravel the mystery.
SUMMARY: EMT Jonathan Trestle seems to be in the midst of one crisis after another. After reviving a man on the sidewalk, the man hands him a paper full of indecipherable scribbles and says, "Give this to Martin." Later Jonathan discovers the man dead--murdered. He goes on a quest to find the mysterious Martin and unravel the mystery.
August 24, 2010
This one is medically graphic. See you in the morgue.
Tomorrow We Die is less about the mystery surrounding the patient and note than it is about the ambulance calls Jonathan and Bones go on. I think the author wrote it for himself or anyone with a good working knowledge of medical terms and procedures. One might get the idea the author is showing off his medical knowledge. (popliteal artery, cyanosis, carotid pulse)
The last quarter of the book, perhaps, is a bit over the top with its incredulity. ♪Here I am to save the day...♬ Hence the 3 stars instead of a possible 4.
Tomorrow We Die is less about the mystery surrounding the patient and note than it is about the ambulance calls Jonathan and Bones go on. I think the author wrote it for himself or anyone with a good working knowledge of medical terms and procedures. One might get the idea the author is showing off his medical knowledge. (popliteal artery, cyanosis, carotid pulse)
The last quarter of the book, perhaps, is a bit over the top with its incredulity. ♪Here I am to save the day...♬ Hence the 3 stars instead of a possible 4.
April 25, 2012
Paramedic and his buddies stumble into a murder plot and become targets themselves.
Strengths: Competent treatment of emergency medicine. Fast-paced, engaging, and mostly believable plot. The main characters have realistic conflicts and personal issues. A quick read.
Weaknesses: Right at the climax, the editing breaks down. It becomes hard to tell who is present in the scene, let alone who is doing what. A few homophones crept in and stopped my reading while I figured out, for example, that the author meant "elicit" instead of "illicit."
Strengths: Competent treatment of emergency medicine. Fast-paced, engaging, and mostly believable plot. The main characters have realistic conflicts and personal issues. A quick read.
Weaknesses: Right at the climax, the editing breaks down. It becomes hard to tell who is present in the scene, let alone who is doing what. A few homophones crept in and stopped my reading while I figured out, for example, that the author meant "elicit" instead of "illicit."
November 2, 2015
A rather well written thriller, told from the point of view of a paramedic. The plot maintains credibility most of the ways through the book. it's is chilling indeed to realise just how easy it is to calumnise a fellow human!
However, in the last few chapters, this story suffers the fate of so many in this genre - overdone drama, a cliched, somewhat improbable solution and a happily-ever-after ending. Hence only 4 stars
However, in the last few chapters, this story suffers the fate of so many in this genre - overdone drama, a cliched, somewhat improbable solution and a happily-ever-after ending. Hence only 4 stars
November 8, 2015
I'm a sucker for medical suspense, so this book reeled me in pretty fast. Overall, it was a decent read. At times it was a little over-dramatic or, ironically slow moving; and it was a little underwhelmingly predictable. Regardless, it was an fun read with a decently driven mystery. Also, admittedly, the entire story was made worth it for the inclusion of the character "Bones". I'd read significantly more of Grady's novels if they all featured Medic "Bones" McCoy.
October 7, 2012
This book was suspenseful, gripping (especially the last 6 chapters or so), and exciting. I found it in a "Christian Bookstore," but don't let that turn you off. The author isn't all "COME TO JESUS" in the book. He lives out his faith through the book, without turning you off to matters of faith. I would read more of this guy's stuff if I ever came across it.
February 7, 2014
Not as good as book one in the series but still lots of pluses, such as great suspense. I thought Eli's last gift to Jonathan and Naomi was a bit far-fetched and too convenient to be realistic, considering that it wasn't narrated as being a divine intervention. I wish Jonathan had given God more credit for working in his life for good.
February 26, 2015
I loved this one! Shawn Grady writes as a fire fighter and paramedic and the sense of urgency that makes him great at his job translates into his prose. I raced to the end like an engine on its way to a 4 alarm call.
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