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Ambush: On the Streets of the Pacific Northwest
In the shadowy streets of the Pacific Northwest, paramedic Maya Murphy faces not just the challenges of saving lives, but the very real threat of violent extremism targeting first responders. After the devastating loss of two colleagues to a targeted bomb explosion at a local college campus, Maya returns to the front lines, grappling with the PTSD that haunts her every move.
As she navigates the chaotic world of emergency calls, danger lurks around every corner. Routine assignments become life-or-death scenarios as extremists devise traps that test her resolve and courage. With her emotional state teetering on the edge, Maya must confront not only the external threats but also the internal battles that threaten to consume her.
As betrayals bubble up within her close-knit community of first responders, Maya begins to question the very dedication that once defined her. What happens when the people you trust become the source of danger? In a world where loyalty is fragile and motives are murky, the struggle for survival becomes as much about the heart as it is about the body.
"AMBUSH" is a riveting suspense thriller that explores the complexities of heroism, the weight of emotional scars, and the relentless fight for survival in a world turned upside down. Through Maya's eyes, readers will experience the raw reality of first responders’ lives and the profound impact of both physical and emotional trauma.
As she navigates the chaotic world of emergency calls, danger lurks around every corner. Routine assignments become life-or-death scenarios as extremists devise traps that test her resolve and courage. With her emotional state teetering on the edge, Maya must confront not only the external threats but also the internal battles that threaten to consume her.
As betrayals bubble up within her close-knit community of first responders, Maya begins to question the very dedication that once defined her. What happens when the people you trust become the source of danger? In a world where loyalty is fragile and motives are murky, the struggle for survival becomes as much about the heart as it is about the body.
"AMBUSH" is a riveting suspense thriller that explores the complexities of heroism, the weight of emotional scars, and the relentless fight for survival in a world turned upside down. Through Maya's eyes, readers will experience the raw reality of first responders’ lives and the profound impact of both physical and emotional trauma.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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About the author
Lisa Parsons
4 books4 followersLisa 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 Series and is working on the third book, scheduled for release in 2025.
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 Series and is working on the third book, scheduled for release in 2025.
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February 4, 2025
Receiving a call of someone with chest pain, two paramedics respond, only to be set up for an explosion from a backpack bomb at the local college.
Another call to first responders and they all get hit by an ambush. Several more first responders lose their lives.
Between regular emergency calls to save lives and finding her paramedic team was caught in the crossfires of a militia picking her team off one at a time because the powers that be didn’t want to hire women and minorities…
First responders deal with the dangers of saving others as well as putting themselves at risk every call they get. There was a lot of dangerous moments for Maya Murphy’s life; her life and her mental health. Very intense reading.
Lisa is a great writer and gives great descriptions of what real first responders have to work with and the pressures of the paramedic field.
Another call to first responders and they all get hit by an ambush. Several more first responders lose their lives.
Between regular emergency calls to save lives and finding her paramedic team was caught in the crossfires of a militia picking her team off one at a time because the powers that be didn’t want to hire women and minorities…
First responders deal with the dangers of saving others as well as putting themselves at risk every call they get. There was a lot of dangerous moments for Maya Murphy’s life; her life and her mental health. Very intense reading.
Lisa is a great writer and gives great descriptions of what real first responders have to work with and the pressures of the paramedic field.
March 18, 2025
This book is a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you in from the first page. Maya is a deeply human and relatable protagonist, struggling with PTSD while still putting herself in harm’s way for the sake of others. The suspense is relentless, making every scene feel like a ticking time bomb. What makes AMBUSH stand out is its emotional depth it’s not just about survival, but about trust, resilience, and the psychological weight of being a hero. If you love fast-paced thrillers with real-world stakes, this one is definitely worth reading!
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