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A revolutionary medical breakthrough. A technology, so advanced, people will kill to prevent its discovery. Dr. Taylor Abrahms, rising above his troubled past, is an expert in the burgeoning field of Medical Virtual Reality. A gifted researcher, he’s created an experimental fusion of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and microsurgery that will revolutionize the way surgery is performed. With the Virtual Heart Project (VHP), Taylor can enter a virtual recreation of his patient’s beating heart and perform critical, life-saving surgery entirely within the realm of virtual reality. But in the political war zone of San Francisco University Medical Center, not everyone is thrilled.
With a health care crisis threatening to bankrupt the nation, advanced biotechnology is a flashpoint in health care reform. Taylor's research is scapegoated and he finds himself caught between warring factions in medicine and politics that will do anything to shut his project down, a battle that rages all the way to an upcoming Presidential election. Soon, Taylor finds himself the target of nonstop the destruction of his career, scientific sabotage, and murder, as those associated with the Virtual Heart Project are killed, one by one. Fighting for his medical career and eventually his life, Deadly Vision tells the tale of Taylor’s battle against overwhelming odds, political machinations, sabotage and murder, to bring this modern technology to reality and save the life of someone he loves.
“Deadly Vision is a gripping novel of suspense ingeniously plotted. Dr. Severin writes with an expert’s hand in virtual reality and medicine, creating a unique, intriguing and intelligent medical/techno thriller that blew me away from its opening page.”
--Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Jury Master and The Tracy Crosswhite Series.
“This Author takes the reader by the scruff of their emotions and gives them a darned good shake. I was on the edge of my seat with this page turner! This is a thriller in the top tier of that genre.”
--James Boschert. Author of the Talon Series and When The Jungle is Silent
With a health care crisis threatening to bankrupt the nation, advanced biotechnology is a flashpoint in health care reform. Taylor's research is scapegoated and he finds himself caught between warring factions in medicine and politics that will do anything to shut his project down, a battle that rages all the way to an upcoming Presidential election. Soon, Taylor finds himself the target of nonstop the destruction of his career, scientific sabotage, and murder, as those associated with the Virtual Heart Project are killed, one by one. Fighting for his medical career and eventually his life, Deadly Vision tells the tale of Taylor’s battle against overwhelming odds, political machinations, sabotage and murder, to bring this modern technology to reality and save the life of someone he loves.
“Deadly Vision is a gripping novel of suspense ingeniously plotted. Dr. Severin writes with an expert’s hand in virtual reality and medicine, creating a unique, intriguing and intelligent medical/techno thriller that blew me away from its opening page.”
--Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Jury Master and The Tracy Crosswhite Series.
“This Author takes the reader by the scruff of their emotions and gives them a darned good shake. I was on the edge of my seat with this page turner! This is a thriller in the top tier of that genre.”
--James Boschert. Author of the Talon Series and When The Jungle is Silent
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T.D. Severin
1 book34 followersT.D. SEVERIN. MD., is a physician/surgeon and the author of the award-winning medical thriller, DEADLY VISON.
T.D. Severin, an internationally renowned professor of medicine, has been publishing both fiction and non-fiction since 1994. His writing has appeared in national and regional magazines/journals around the world, while his first novel, Deadly Vision, was the winner of the 2025 American Fiction Award, the Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Award, Global Book Award for Fiction, The Literary Titan Gold Award, and Finalist at the 2025 Best Thrillers Book Awards.
T.D. Severin has been named one of the Nation’s Best Ophthalmologists by Newsweek Magazine, and has been honored to receive the prestigious Telly Award, the Oscars of public access television, for his work on medical television programming.
T.D. has trekked across Tibet, scaled Mt. Everest, scuba dove the Great Barrier reef, white water rafted through the Australian Rain Forest, and delved into the mysterious ancient history of Malta, Istanbul, and the lost kingdom of Siam, all of which makes it's way into his writing.
T.D. lives with his wife and two pups in the San Francisco Bay Area and Florida, where he is currently at work on his next medical thriller. A former radio disc jockey, he also runs the heavy rock record label Ripple Music: www.ripple-music.com.
Stay in touch with all things T.D. Severin at his website www.tdseverin.com and www.tdseverin.blogspot.com
Also join the conversation on Facebook at
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T.D. Severin, an internationally renowned professor of medicine, has been publishing both fiction and non-fiction since 1994. His writing has appeared in national and regional magazines/journals around the world, while his first novel, Deadly Vision, was the winner of the 2025 American Fiction Award, the Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Award, Global Book Award for Fiction, The Literary Titan Gold Award, and Finalist at the 2025 Best Thrillers Book Awards.
T.D. Severin has been named one of the Nation’s Best Ophthalmologists by Newsweek Magazine, and has been honored to receive the prestigious Telly Award, the Oscars of public access television, for his work on medical television programming.
T.D. has trekked across Tibet, scaled Mt. Everest, scuba dove the Great Barrier reef, white water rafted through the Australian Rain Forest, and delved into the mysterious ancient history of Malta, Istanbul, and the lost kingdom of Siam, all of which makes it's way into his writing.
T.D. lives with his wife and two pups in the San Francisco Bay Area and Florida, where he is currently at work on his next medical thriller. A former radio disc jockey, he also runs the heavy rock record label Ripple Music: www.ripple-music.com.
Stay in touch with all things T.D. Severin at his website www.tdseverin.com and www.tdseverin.blogspot.com
Also join the conversation on Facebook at
T.D. Severin–Author
and
TDSeverin.substack.com
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August 13, 2025
Oh man! This one is blistering!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
T.D. Severin’s Deadly Vision delivers a gripping blend of character depth, medical realism, and relentless pace.
Dr. Taylor Abrahms is a fully realized protagonist—brilliant, principled, and haunted by personal loss whose emotional arc drives the high-stakes plot.
Severin’s surgical background brings authenticity to the Virtual Heart Project, blending VR, AI, and microsurgery into a premise both imaginative and plausible.
The medical and political settings feel lived-in, from tense hospital corridors to cutthroat research politics.
The pace is unyielding; assassins, FBI probes, and sabotage escalate tension with every chapter, keeping pages turning late into the night.
Equal parts heart and adrenaline, Deadly Vision is a smart, immersive medical thriller that satisfies fans of Robin Cook and Michael Crichton while carving its own distinct path.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
T.D. Severin’s Deadly Vision delivers a gripping blend of character depth, medical realism, and relentless pace.
Dr. Taylor Abrahms is a fully realized protagonist—brilliant, principled, and haunted by personal loss whose emotional arc drives the high-stakes plot.
Severin’s surgical background brings authenticity to the Virtual Heart Project, blending VR, AI, and microsurgery into a premise both imaginative and plausible.
The medical and political settings feel lived-in, from tense hospital corridors to cutthroat research politics.
The pace is unyielding; assassins, FBI probes, and sabotage escalate tension with every chapter, keeping pages turning late into the night.
Equal parts heart and adrenaline, Deadly Vision is a smart, immersive medical thriller that satisfies fans of Robin Cook and Michael Crichton while carving its own distinct path.
December 12, 2025
Brilliant! This novel is very unique and well written. The author provides vivid details which allow you to step inside the minds of the characters. I not only enjoyed reading this book, but I also learned a lot about the medical field, virtual reality, and political corruption. I can't wait to read another T.D. Severin medical thriller!
April 28, 2025
Medical accuracy and thrilling suspense!
This book is incredible! Set in the future of medicine, corrupt government, and science wizardry, you won't be able to put it down.
This book is incredible! Set in the future of medicine, corrupt government, and science wizardry, you won't be able to put it down.
May 19, 2025
Deadly Vision
by T.D. Severin
“The rapid progress true science now makes occasions my regretting that I was born too soon. It is impossible to imagine the heights to which may be carried, in a thousand years, the power of man over matter.”
— Benjamin Franklin, February 8, 1780
Can you imagine what Benjamin Franklin would think of today’s world - of our advances in communication, medicine, artificial intelligence, and even politics?
Deadly Vision is not just a gripping story - it’s a chilling preview of what scientific advancement could look like if we dare push its boundaries. The question isn’t whether this future is coming - it’s when. But the real question Severin poses is this: How far would you go for science if it could save countless lives? Would you risk your career, your home, your life…even your family? And if politics or powerful pharmaceutical companies stood in your way - would you let them stop you?
These aren’t just hypothetical questions raised in a fictional narrative. They are the very real dilemmas faced by scientists, doctors, policymakers, and everyday people striving for change in a world where influence and profit often override humanity’s best interest.
Deadly Vision opens with a haunting prologue. Robert Chan, an engineer in the Medical Applications Division at CyberTech Systems, is trying to escape his apartment with only a single manila envelope - one he believes could change everything. His goal? Get it into the hands of the Justice Department or FBI before disappearing forever. But fate has other plans. As he makes a break out his apartment door, a single gunshot cuts through the tension and silence, and the kuei-shen arrive as Chan slips into darkness.
Enter Dr. Taylor Abrahms - brilliant, dedicated, and exhausted. After a marathon ER shift followed by an unexpected press conference, he’s technically off-duty. But when a critical trauma alert comes in, he stays. The trauma patient? Robert Chan. What unfolds next turns Abrahms’ life upside down.
Abrahms, the son-in-law of presidential hopeful Senator McEntyre, has developed the VHP - Virtual Heart Project - a revolutionary medical AI with the power to save untold numbers of lives. But the political machine doesn’t want the VHP to succeed. Its success would mean financial devastation for pharmaceutical companies and major political players.
How far can Abrahms go before the powers that be decide he’s gone too far? When lives are at stake, and careers and reputations hang in the balance, will one man’s mission be enough to make a difference? Or will the weight of greed and political control prove too strong?
Severin crafts deeply human characters with rich emotional complexity. Their struggles, fears, ethical dilemmas, and triumphs are relatable and extremely authentic. The stakes are high - from sabotage and manipulation to murder - and Severin doesn’t hold back. The narrative is layered, smart, and emotionally resonant.
The imagery is vivid and immersive - especially in scenes involving the VHP system. You don’t just read about navigating through a virtual heart - you feel like you’re right there with Abrahms, experiencing every beat, twist, and turn. The pacing is smooth, the transitions seamless, and the tension never lets up keeping readers engaged from start to finish.
Deadly Vision is a suspenseful, high-stakes, high-tech psychomedical thriller (yes, I coined that term!) that hooks you hard and doesn’t let go. It’s a story packed with twists, moral conflict, and moments that make you question the systems we trust to protect us.
Severin has given us a thrill ride we won't soon forget and will leave the most seasoned reader grasping at straws to finish this and pull it all together. I highly recommend Deadly Vision if you are looking for that next edge of your seat, hang on tight psychomedical thrilling adventure.
I want to extend my thanks to T.D. Severin for reaching out and offering me the chance to read this. I’m incredibly glad I accepted. This isn’t just a novel - it’s a deeply thought-provoking exploration of medicine, science, politics, and the real-world challenges faced by those trying to push the world forward.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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by T.D. Severin
“The rapid progress true science now makes occasions my regretting that I was born too soon. It is impossible to imagine the heights to which may be carried, in a thousand years, the power of man over matter.”
— Benjamin Franklin, February 8, 1780
Can you imagine what Benjamin Franklin would think of today’s world - of our advances in communication, medicine, artificial intelligence, and even politics?
Deadly Vision is not just a gripping story - it’s a chilling preview of what scientific advancement could look like if we dare push its boundaries. The question isn’t whether this future is coming - it’s when. But the real question Severin poses is this: How far would you go for science if it could save countless lives? Would you risk your career, your home, your life…even your family? And if politics or powerful pharmaceutical companies stood in your way - would you let them stop you?
These aren’t just hypothetical questions raised in a fictional narrative. They are the very real dilemmas faced by scientists, doctors, policymakers, and everyday people striving for change in a world where influence and profit often override humanity’s best interest.
Deadly Vision opens with a haunting prologue. Robert Chan, an engineer in the Medical Applications Division at CyberTech Systems, is trying to escape his apartment with only a single manila envelope - one he believes could change everything. His goal? Get it into the hands of the Justice Department or FBI before disappearing forever. But fate has other plans. As he makes a break out his apartment door, a single gunshot cuts through the tension and silence, and the kuei-shen arrive as Chan slips into darkness.
Enter Dr. Taylor Abrahms - brilliant, dedicated, and exhausted. After a marathon ER shift followed by an unexpected press conference, he’s technically off-duty. But when a critical trauma alert comes in, he stays. The trauma patient? Robert Chan. What unfolds next turns Abrahms’ life upside down.
Abrahms, the son-in-law of presidential hopeful Senator McEntyre, has developed the VHP - Virtual Heart Project - a revolutionary medical AI with the power to save untold numbers of lives. But the political machine doesn’t want the VHP to succeed. Its success would mean financial devastation for pharmaceutical companies and major political players.
How far can Abrahms go before the powers that be decide he’s gone too far? When lives are at stake, and careers and reputations hang in the balance, will one man’s mission be enough to make a difference? Or will the weight of greed and political control prove too strong?
Severin crafts deeply human characters with rich emotional complexity. Their struggles, fears, ethical dilemmas, and triumphs are relatable and extremely authentic. The stakes are high - from sabotage and manipulation to murder - and Severin doesn’t hold back. The narrative is layered, smart, and emotionally resonant.
The imagery is vivid and immersive - especially in scenes involving the VHP system. You don’t just read about navigating through a virtual heart - you feel like you’re right there with Abrahms, experiencing every beat, twist, and turn. The pacing is smooth, the transitions seamless, and the tension never lets up keeping readers engaged from start to finish.
Deadly Vision is a suspenseful, high-stakes, high-tech psychomedical thriller (yes, I coined that term!) that hooks you hard and doesn’t let go. It’s a story packed with twists, moral conflict, and moments that make you question the systems we trust to protect us.
Severin has given us a thrill ride we won't soon forget and will leave the most seasoned reader grasping at straws to finish this and pull it all together. I highly recommend Deadly Vision if you are looking for that next edge of your seat, hang on tight psychomedical thrilling adventure.
I want to extend my thanks to T.D. Severin for reaching out and offering me the chance to read this. I’m incredibly glad I accepted. This isn’t just a novel - it’s a deeply thought-provoking exploration of medicine, science, politics, and the real-world challenges faced by those trying to push the world forward.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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September 17, 2025
Great turn the page thriller! I finished this in two days and could not put it down. Lots of twists and turns. Great medical and political thriller. Can’t wait for his next book
July 16, 2025
It is my first medical thriller and OMG, it was a great one. Once I started, I didn't want to stop reading. I am ready for the next one!!
I highly recommend it 👌 👍
I highly recommend it 👌 👍
June 6, 2025
T.D. Severin’s Deadly Vision is a medical thriller that is intense. It artfully merges elements of suspense, cutting-edge science, and high-stakes political intrigue. The story is set primarily in the bustling, tension-filled emergency rooms of San Francisco University Hospital as the novel revolves around Dr. Taylor Abrahms. He’s an ambitious ER physician whose revolutionary Virtual Heart Project puts him into a dangerous world filled with corporate espionage, political sabotage, and deadly betrayal. Severin showcases great skill in weaving Taylor’s complex character—dedicated yet vulnerable, passionate yet beleaguered—with the precarious lives of the people around him. One of those people is Robert Chan, whose horrifying assassination attempt acts as a chilling catalyst for the story’s action.
This novel is character-driven and intricately plotted. Severin showcases an ensemble of vivid and interesting characters. Dr. Taylor Abrahms is compelling in his determination and moral courage, trying to navigate through both personal and professional hurdles in addition to threats that are far more lethal. Robert Chan has a brief but pivotal role that serves as an impactful reminder of the human stakes behind scientific advancement. Some of the supporting characters, including the politically manipulative Senator Randolph Henry McIntyre and the ethically conflicted Dr. Benington Crawford, add layers that are so complex, each having distinct motivations that drive the narrative forward.
Structurally, Deadly Vision has sharp pacing and is tightly organized. It effortlessly blends technical medical procedures and technology-driven sequences without overwhelming readers. Severin’s writing is very clear and insightful. It reveals the story’s high-concept elements in ways accessible to both medical enthusiasts and general thriller fans. The prose is very immersive and maintains consistent tension throughout. This is especially notable in scenes depicting emergency medical interventions and clandestine political events.
Severin demonstrates insights into the ethical implications of hyper-advanced medical technology. This makes the story more evocative and inviting to readers. It also prompts readers to consider how scientific innovation intersects with morality, politics, and the essence of humanity. There’s a careful balance between urgency and reflective depth, making the narrative resonate beyond pure entertainment.
Fans of Robin Cook’s medical thrillers, Michael Crichton’s cautionary tales like Prey or Next, and the intense corporate intrigue of Joseph Finder’s novels will find Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin particularly engaging and rewarding.
This novel is character-driven and intricately plotted. Severin showcases an ensemble of vivid and interesting characters. Dr. Taylor Abrahms is compelling in his determination and moral courage, trying to navigate through both personal and professional hurdles in addition to threats that are far more lethal. Robert Chan has a brief but pivotal role that serves as an impactful reminder of the human stakes behind scientific advancement. Some of the supporting characters, including the politically manipulative Senator Randolph Henry McIntyre and the ethically conflicted Dr. Benington Crawford, add layers that are so complex, each having distinct motivations that drive the narrative forward.
Structurally, Deadly Vision has sharp pacing and is tightly organized. It effortlessly blends technical medical procedures and technology-driven sequences without overwhelming readers. Severin’s writing is very clear and insightful. It reveals the story’s high-concept elements in ways accessible to both medical enthusiasts and general thriller fans. The prose is very immersive and maintains consistent tension throughout. This is especially notable in scenes depicting emergency medical interventions and clandestine political events.
Severin demonstrates insights into the ethical implications of hyper-advanced medical technology. This makes the story more evocative and inviting to readers. It also prompts readers to consider how scientific innovation intersects with morality, politics, and the essence of humanity. There’s a careful balance between urgency and reflective depth, making the narrative resonate beyond pure entertainment.
Fans of Robin Cook’s medical thrillers, Michael Crichton’s cautionary tales like Prey or Next, and the intense corporate intrigue of Joseph Finder’s novels will find Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin particularly engaging and rewarding.
June 3, 2025
Deadly Vision is a gripping thriller that had me hooked from the very first page. T.D. Severin does a fantastic job of keeping the reader on edge, just when I thought I had things figured out, the story took another unexpected turn. I love when a book keeps me guessing, and this one definitely delivered. The suspense was well-paced, and the twists never felt forced. If you’re into thrillers that keep you locked in and constantly second-guessing what’s coming next, this is one to add to your list. A solid, satisfying read!
March 31, 2025
This was such a great read! I couldn’t put it down and just kept wanting to turn the pages. The story was super engaging, and knowing the author made it even better. Highly recommend this medical thriller!
October 4, 2025
Medical thrillers can be the best thrillers, especially when they are eminently contemporary, like the controversies surrounding AI in today’s marketplace. Deadly Vision by Todd Severin is just such a thriller. Deadly Vision opens in the middle a high stakes surgical procedure. The developer of an AI that could have performed the surgery with a lot less risk is a witness. It took me two chapters for my reading pace to recover from the high-speed-read that the first scenes induced. The images that the description of the AI surgery induced were breathtaking. Phrasing like, ‘Just what I need before the most important presentation of my life, a starched cotton decapitation’ made the read even better. As a debut release, it was one of the best. Five stars for Todd Severin and his imaginative creation, Deadly Vision.
August 14, 2025
I enjoyed the snappy pacing, vivid descriptions of SF Bay Area scenery, and glimpses of politico-medical corruption in Deadly Vision. The protag is a young ER resident fighting to preserve his groundbreaking research program whilst coming to grips with troubled relationships and evading deadly forces. The huge egos and hidden agendas in an academic medical center hit a little close to home. What an outstanding debut by TD Severin!
July 10, 2025
This is a techno-thriller, not a medical drama. If you enjoy futuristic actions a la Michael Crichton or William Gibson, pick up this book. It’s a page turner set in modern times, with intense and believable political intrigues, likable and fallible heroes, and suitably motivated villains. The fictional tech is rooted in reality as I read of two advancements in real life recently that take us 60% of the way to the VR tech underpinning this book.
Story is built around an ER doctor and researcher, and there is a bit of the medical jargon in scenes to lend authenticity but not so much to lose the readers. The story unfolds logically, creatively, and quickly, leading me to finish the book in just a few bedtimes worth of readings.
The storytelling and the characters building are the strong points. Bonus to those familiar with the S.F. and East Bay landmarks. Slight knock on the use of surprising coincidences to resolve some of the challenges but otherwise solid. The writing could be improved a bit with more creative descriptions and fewer cliches and tropes. Maybe I demand too much from my writers. The writing is smooth and natural, and I do recall two very clever turning of phrases, but I want more.
Epilogue2 promises more chapters in our future, and I would preorder that book when available which tells you how much I liked this book.
Story is built around an ER doctor and researcher, and there is a bit of the medical jargon in scenes to lend authenticity but not so much to lose the readers. The story unfolds logically, creatively, and quickly, leading me to finish the book in just a few bedtimes worth of readings.
The storytelling and the characters building are the strong points. Bonus to those familiar with the S.F. and East Bay landmarks. Slight knock on the use of surprising coincidences to resolve some of the challenges but otherwise solid. The writing could be improved a bit with more creative descriptions and fewer cliches and tropes. Maybe I demand too much from my writers. The writing is smooth and natural, and I do recall two very clever turning of phrases, but I want more.
Epilogue2 promises more chapters in our future, and I would preorder that book when available which tells you how much I liked this book.
May 13, 2025
Medical technology is constantly evolving, and the next big discovery that has the potential to save countless lives is always right around the corner. In Deadly Vision, author T.D. Severin explores the many competing interests in the advancement of medicine with lives on the line, and not just those of the patients.
Taylor Abrahms is a young doctor with a lot to prove. Inspired to get into medicine by the death of his mother at a young age, Abrahms and his partners have developed a virtual reality program that lets him enter into a simulation of a patient’s heart where he can locate and obliterate artery-blocking plaque by controlling micro-robotic lasers injected into the bloodstream.
If testing for this new procedure is successful, it has the potential to replace far more dangerous operations with a much safer alternative. However, Abrahms faces opposition to his medical breakthrough on many fronts. Some other medical professionals have concerns about who will be able to afford this procedure and who will be denied, while others are simply concerned that they will be out of a job. Meanwhile, a presidential race with a focus on cutting healthcare costs views the procedure as an expense that the system can’t afford.
Severin does a fantastic job of creating tension as the stakes continue to escalate with every chapter. The story has quite a few twists and turns, and an interesting cast of characters that helps propel the narrative forward. Despite the length, Deadly Vision is a quick read with short chapters that jump between different characters, keeping you turning the page to find out what happens next.
Half fast-paced action adventure, half thoughtful look at the world we live in, Deadly Vision reviews the complex ethical, financial, and political considerations that impact the medical community and the advancement of medicine through the lens of a taught thriller. The focus of the novel remains clear throughout, despite taking the reader down many different paths. A highly recommended read for any fan of a good thriller with plenty of added bonuses for those with interests in medicine, technology, and political intrigue.
Taylor Abrahms is a young doctor with a lot to prove. Inspired to get into medicine by the death of his mother at a young age, Abrahms and his partners have developed a virtual reality program that lets him enter into a simulation of a patient’s heart where he can locate and obliterate artery-blocking plaque by controlling micro-robotic lasers injected into the bloodstream.
If testing for this new procedure is successful, it has the potential to replace far more dangerous operations with a much safer alternative. However, Abrahms faces opposition to his medical breakthrough on many fronts. Some other medical professionals have concerns about who will be able to afford this procedure and who will be denied, while others are simply concerned that they will be out of a job. Meanwhile, a presidential race with a focus on cutting healthcare costs views the procedure as an expense that the system can’t afford.
Severin does a fantastic job of creating tension as the stakes continue to escalate with every chapter. The story has quite a few twists and turns, and an interesting cast of characters that helps propel the narrative forward. Despite the length, Deadly Vision is a quick read with short chapters that jump between different characters, keeping you turning the page to find out what happens next.
Half fast-paced action adventure, half thoughtful look at the world we live in, Deadly Vision reviews the complex ethical, financial, and political considerations that impact the medical community and the advancement of medicine through the lens of a taught thriller. The focus of the novel remains clear throughout, despite taking the reader down many different paths. A highly recommended read for any fan of a good thriller with plenty of added bonuses for those with interests in medicine, technology, and political intrigue.
October 14, 2025
Deadly Vision starts like a high-tech thriller but unravels into something much deeper and darker. It follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a driven ER doctor whose research into virtual reality medicine collides with political greed, corporate secrets, and moral decay. From a Silicon Valley conspiracy to a presidential campaign in chaos, author T. D. Severin stitches together the worlds of science, power, and human frailty with an eerie sense of realism. The story opens with a murder and keeps up a relentless pace, jumping between operating rooms, campaign dinners, and backroom plots. At its heart, it asks one big question: how far would we go in the name of progress?
Severin’s writing has a cinematic quality. Scenes move like quick cuts in a film, filled with blood, urgency, and political swagger. The dialogue feels authentic, sometimes clinical, other times sharp enough to draw blood. The medical details are vivid and intense, almost uncomfortably real, and the moral tension keeps you off balance. Abrahms is compelling, but he’s also hard to love, too focused, too numb from exhaustion. And that’s the point, I think. Severin doesn’t romanticize science or heroism. He shows their cost.
What struck me most wasn’t the tech or the politics but the fear under it all. The fear of losing control, of letting machines replace human touch, of progress turning against its maker. The book hums with that dread. It’s ambitious and messy and alive. The villains feel terrifyingly real because they believe they’re doing the right thing. And Severin has a knack for making every ethical question feel personal. There’s a sadness that lingers after the last page, the kind that stays with you longer than the plot itself.
I’d recommend Deadly Vision to readers who like their thrillers with brains and bite, people who enjoy Michael Crichton’s scientific tension or Robin Cook’s medical intrigue but want something a bit grittier. It’s not a light read, and it doesn’t hand you easy answers. But if you like stories that make you squirm, think, and wonder what’s really possible when science meets ambition, this book will grip you from start to finish.
Severin’s writing has a cinematic quality. Scenes move like quick cuts in a film, filled with blood, urgency, and political swagger. The dialogue feels authentic, sometimes clinical, other times sharp enough to draw blood. The medical details are vivid and intense, almost uncomfortably real, and the moral tension keeps you off balance. Abrahms is compelling, but he’s also hard to love, too focused, too numb from exhaustion. And that’s the point, I think. Severin doesn’t romanticize science or heroism. He shows their cost.
What struck me most wasn’t the tech or the politics but the fear under it all. The fear of losing control, of letting machines replace human touch, of progress turning against its maker. The book hums with that dread. It’s ambitious and messy and alive. The villains feel terrifyingly real because they believe they’re doing the right thing. And Severin has a knack for making every ethical question feel personal. There’s a sadness that lingers after the last page, the kind that stays with you longer than the plot itself.
I’d recommend Deadly Vision to readers who like their thrillers with brains and bite, people who enjoy Michael Crichton’s scientific tension or Robin Cook’s medical intrigue but want something a bit grittier. It’s not a light read, and it doesn’t hand you easy answers. But if you like stories that make you squirm, think, and wonder what’s really possible when science meets ambition, this book will grip you from start to finish.
November 3, 2025
Deadly Vision opens as software engineer Robert Chan realizes he’s uncovered something he was never meant to see. As he scrambles to flee his apartment with the evidence, shadowy figures close in. His desperate escape ends in a burst of gunfire.
Author T.D. Severin’s harrowing opening sets the tone for a medical thriller of remarkable scope and intensity. At its center is Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a rising emergency physician at San Francisco University Medical Center. Taylor has dedicated his life to the Virtual Heart Project, a revolutionary system that enables life-saving surgery. His innovation has the potential to transform medicine, but in an era of escalating healthcare costs and political turmoil, not everyone wants it to succeed.
As the project draws attention from media, politicians and powerful institutional rivals, Taylor finds himself navigating a minefield of ambition and distrust. Inside the hospital, peers and administrators challenge his every step. Outside, national healthcare reform has turned advanced biotechnology into a lightning rod of controversy. Severin deftly layers these conflicts, building a world where one man’s medical breakthrough becomes another’s political weapon.The supporting cast is vividly drawn: Taylor’s wife Sherilyn, whose loyalty is tested by her father’s political ambitions; Dr. Malcomb, the brilliant but fragile computer scientist; and Senator Randolph McIntyre, whose presidential campaign weaponizes the ethics of medicine for political gain. Surrounding them are a bevy of hyper-realistic details, ranging from the political landscape to the bureaucracy of the institutions that are clearly recognizable as our own.
Without hyperbole or gimmickry, Severin builds suspense through scientific realism and emotional depth. The book asks unsettling questions about innovation, accountability and the price of progress. What happens when the tools designed to save us become instruments of manipulation and control? Highly recommended.
Author T.D. Severin’s harrowing opening sets the tone for a medical thriller of remarkable scope and intensity. At its center is Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a rising emergency physician at San Francisco University Medical Center. Taylor has dedicated his life to the Virtual Heart Project, a revolutionary system that enables life-saving surgery. His innovation has the potential to transform medicine, but in an era of escalating healthcare costs and political turmoil, not everyone wants it to succeed.
As the project draws attention from media, politicians and powerful institutional rivals, Taylor finds himself navigating a minefield of ambition and distrust. Inside the hospital, peers and administrators challenge his every step. Outside, national healthcare reform has turned advanced biotechnology into a lightning rod of controversy. Severin deftly layers these conflicts, building a world where one man’s medical breakthrough becomes another’s political weapon.The supporting cast is vividly drawn: Taylor’s wife Sherilyn, whose loyalty is tested by her father’s political ambitions; Dr. Malcomb, the brilliant but fragile computer scientist; and Senator Randolph McIntyre, whose presidential campaign weaponizes the ethics of medicine for political gain. Surrounding them are a bevy of hyper-realistic details, ranging from the political landscape to the bureaucracy of the institutions that are clearly recognizable as our own.
Without hyperbole or gimmickry, Severin builds suspense through scientific realism and emotional depth. The book asks unsettling questions about innovation, accountability and the price of progress. What happens when the tools designed to save us become instruments of manipulation and control? Highly recommended.
December 20, 2025
A Thrilling, Fast-Paced Medical Techno-Thriller That Is Hard to Put Down
Deadly Vision, T.D. Severin's debut novel is a fast‑paced medical techno‑thriller that follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a brilliant surgeon‑researcher pioneering a groundbreaking blend of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and microsurgery. His experimental “Virtual Heart” technology promises to transform how surgeries are performed, but the innovation quickly draws dangerous attention. As Taylor pushes the project forward, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, corporate sabotage and violent threats that put his career—and his life—on the line. The novel blends authentic medical detail with high‑stakes suspense, delivering a gripping story about ambition, ethics, and the lengths some will go to control a revolutionary breakthrough.
Deadly Vision delivers a pulse‑quickening ride that feels tailor‑made for fans of high‑tech medical thrillers. Severin’s background as a surgeon shines through in the vivid, believable descriptions of operating‑room procedures and the emerging field of medical virtual reality. The protagonist, Dr. Taylor Abrahms, is both relatable and compelling—a driven scientist whose personal stakes amplify the tension without resorting to melodrama.
The novel’s pacing is relentless; each chapter ends with a hook that propels you forward, while the layered conspiracy—spanning corporate power plays to covert assassins—keeps the plot thick with intrigue. The blend of cutting‑edge science and classic thriller tropes feels fresh, and the narrative never loses its momentum despite the complex technical backdrop. Other reviewers have praised the “gripping novel of suspense ingeniously plotted” and noted that Severin writes “with an expert’s hand in virtual reality and medicine,” producing a “unique, intriguing and intelligent medical/techno thriller."
I wholeheartedly agree. If you are a fan of Robin Cook, Michael Crichton, Pauline Chen, or Cameron K. Moore, Deadly Vision is a book you will definitely enjoy. Highly recommended.
Deadly Vision, T.D. Severin's debut novel is a fast‑paced medical techno‑thriller that follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a brilliant surgeon‑researcher pioneering a groundbreaking blend of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and microsurgery. His experimental “Virtual Heart” technology promises to transform how surgeries are performed, but the innovation quickly draws dangerous attention. As Taylor pushes the project forward, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, corporate sabotage and violent threats that put his career—and his life—on the line. The novel blends authentic medical detail with high‑stakes suspense, delivering a gripping story about ambition, ethics, and the lengths some will go to control a revolutionary breakthrough.
Deadly Vision delivers a pulse‑quickening ride that feels tailor‑made for fans of high‑tech medical thrillers. Severin’s background as a surgeon shines through in the vivid, believable descriptions of operating‑room procedures and the emerging field of medical virtual reality. The protagonist, Dr. Taylor Abrahms, is both relatable and compelling—a driven scientist whose personal stakes amplify the tension without resorting to melodrama.
The novel’s pacing is relentless; each chapter ends with a hook that propels you forward, while the layered conspiracy—spanning corporate power plays to covert assassins—keeps the plot thick with intrigue. The blend of cutting‑edge science and classic thriller tropes feels fresh, and the narrative never loses its momentum despite the complex technical backdrop. Other reviewers have praised the “gripping novel of suspense ingeniously plotted” and noted that Severin writes “with an expert’s hand in virtual reality and medicine,” producing a “unique, intriguing and intelligent medical/techno thriller."
I wholeheartedly agree. If you are a fan of Robin Cook, Michael Crichton, Pauline Chen, or Cameron K. Moore, Deadly Vision is a book you will definitely enjoy. Highly recommended.
March 24, 2025
Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin is an exciting medical thriller that kept me hooked from the first page. The story follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms, who creates a groundbreaking technology called the Virtual Heart Project (VHP). This technology allows doctors to perform life-saving surgeries in a virtual environment. But Taylor’s invention puts him in danger, as powerful people try to shut down his project. As Taylor fights to protect his work, he faces threats that could destroy his career and even his life. The book is full of suspense, with twists and turns that kept me turning the pages.
The prologue was especially gripping. It introduces Robert Chan, an engineer who discovers dangerous secrets and tries to escape with the evidence. But before he can get away, he is killed in a chilling scene that gave me goosebumps. The way Severin describes Chan’s fear and the shadows from his childhood was so vivid that I felt like I was right there with him. This intense beginning sets the tone for the rest of the story, making me eager to see what happens next.
On a personal level, Deadly Vision connected with me because it made me think about how difficult it is to bring change in the real world. Taylor’s struggle reminded me that anyone trying to introduce something revolutionary faces resistance. I admired his courage and determination to keep going despite the dangers. It made me reflect on how far we are willing to go to protect what we believe in, and that thought stayed with me long after I finished the book.
I would recommend Deadly Vision to anyone who enjoys fast-paced thrillers with smart plots. If you like books that mix technology, medicine, and suspense, this one is perfect for you. It’s not just an action-packed story—it also makes you think about the challenges of innovation and the sacrifices needed to bring change. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after you turn the last page.
The prologue was especially gripping. It introduces Robert Chan, an engineer who discovers dangerous secrets and tries to escape with the evidence. But before he can get away, he is killed in a chilling scene that gave me goosebumps. The way Severin describes Chan’s fear and the shadows from his childhood was so vivid that I felt like I was right there with him. This intense beginning sets the tone for the rest of the story, making me eager to see what happens next.
On a personal level, Deadly Vision connected with me because it made me think about how difficult it is to bring change in the real world. Taylor’s struggle reminded me that anyone trying to introduce something revolutionary faces resistance. I admired his courage and determination to keep going despite the dangers. It made me reflect on how far we are willing to go to protect what we believe in, and that thought stayed with me long after I finished the book.
I would recommend Deadly Vision to anyone who enjoys fast-paced thrillers with smart plots. If you like books that mix technology, medicine, and suspense, this one is perfect for you. It’s not just an action-packed story—it also makes you think about the challenges of innovation and the sacrifices needed to bring change. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after you turn the last page.
March 28, 2025
T.D. Severin’s Deadly Vision is a masterfully crafted medical thriller that grips the reader from the very first page. Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a brilliant yet haunted researcher, pioneers a groundbreaking fusion of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and microsurgery—the Virtual Heart Project. This revolutionary technology has the power to transform modern medicine, but its very existence threatens entrenched political and medical interests. Severin expertly immerses us in a high-stakes battle where innovation meets corruption, and the cost of progress is measured in lives.
What makes Deadly Vision particularly compelling is its seamless blend of medical science, political intrigue, and human drama. The tension is relentless as Taylor faces escalating threats—his career in ruins, his research sabotaged, and his colleagues murdered one by one. The novel doesn’t just rely on action; it also delves deeply into the ethical dilemmas of modern healthcare. Severin paints a realistic portrait of a medical system on the brink of collapse, where life-saving advances are often crushed under bureaucratic and financial pressures.
Severin’s writing is razor-sharp, balancing technical detail with gripping suspense. The hospital setting, rife with internal politics and hidden agendas, feels vividly authentic. The stakes feel personal, particularly as Taylor fights not only for the future of his work but also for the life of someone he holds dear. Each twist in the narrative is both unexpected and well-earned, keeping the reader on edge until the very last page.
Overall, Deadly Vision is an electrifying read, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook. Severin’s ability to intertwine cutting-edge medical advancements with a pulse-pounding thriller makes this novel stand out in the genre. It’s a thought-provoking, adrenaline-fueled story that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.
What makes Deadly Vision particularly compelling is its seamless blend of medical science, political intrigue, and human drama. The tension is relentless as Taylor faces escalating threats—his career in ruins, his research sabotaged, and his colleagues murdered one by one. The novel doesn’t just rely on action; it also delves deeply into the ethical dilemmas of modern healthcare. Severin paints a realistic portrait of a medical system on the brink of collapse, where life-saving advances are often crushed under bureaucratic and financial pressures.
Severin’s writing is razor-sharp, balancing technical detail with gripping suspense. The hospital setting, rife with internal politics and hidden agendas, feels vividly authentic. The stakes feel personal, particularly as Taylor fights not only for the future of his work but also for the life of someone he holds dear. Each twist in the narrative is both unexpected and well-earned, keeping the reader on edge until the very last page.
Overall, Deadly Vision is an electrifying read, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook. Severin’s ability to intertwine cutting-edge medical advancements with a pulse-pounding thriller makes this novel stand out in the genre. It’s a thought-provoking, adrenaline-fueled story that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.
June 28, 2025
Todd Severin’s Deadly Vision tees up a Silicon-Valley whistle-blower murder, a bleeding-edge medical breakthrough, and a scorched-earth U.S. Senate race—then fires the starting gun on page one. The plot bounces between Dr. Taylor Abrahms, an earnest ER resident refining a “Virtual Heart” laser-surgery platform, and Senator Randolph McIntyre, a savvy populist who smells political gold in attacking Big Tech. Their collision course is set the moment a frantic programmer is gunned down on his way to the Justice Department, and the tension never really lets up.
Characters drive the fun. Abrahms is the sort of bright-eyed idealist who still believes science can change the world if you just work hard enough, while McIntyre is a back-slapping master of the photo-op who weaponises public fear with chilling ease. The supporting cast pops off the page too—think caffeine-fueled coders, hospital lifers who can fillet a budget request with two sharp questions, and money-men who treat venture capital like live ammunition.
What makes the thriller click is how grounded the breakthrough tech feels. Severin layers in the grant meetings, committee approvals, and cost-benefit knife fights that usually get hand-waved in this genre. When Abrahms finally demo-drives his digital heart, it’s exhilarating and utterly believable—but you can feel lobbyists and bureaucrats waiting to pounce the second something misfires.
Beneath the chase scenes and Senate hearings lurks a real ethical debate: how far should medicine bend to politics, and who actually benefits when it does? Severin lets those questions simmer without slowing the pace. A couple of late-book twists flirt with movie-villain bombast, yet the breathless energy carries them over the line and straight into a satisfyingly tense finale.
Find my full review here: https://likelystory.blog/2025/06/28/r...
Characters drive the fun. Abrahms is the sort of bright-eyed idealist who still believes science can change the world if you just work hard enough, while McIntyre is a back-slapping master of the photo-op who weaponises public fear with chilling ease. The supporting cast pops off the page too—think caffeine-fueled coders, hospital lifers who can fillet a budget request with two sharp questions, and money-men who treat venture capital like live ammunition.
What makes the thriller click is how grounded the breakthrough tech feels. Severin layers in the grant meetings, committee approvals, and cost-benefit knife fights that usually get hand-waved in this genre. When Abrahms finally demo-drives his digital heart, it’s exhilarating and utterly believable—but you can feel lobbyists and bureaucrats waiting to pounce the second something misfires.
Beneath the chase scenes and Senate hearings lurks a real ethical debate: how far should medicine bend to politics, and who actually benefits when it does? Severin lets those questions simmer without slowing the pace. A couple of late-book twists flirt with movie-villain bombast, yet the breathless energy carries them over the line and straight into a satisfyingly tense finale.
Find my full review here: https://likelystory.blog/2025/06/28/r...
April 24, 2025
Dr. Taylor Abrahms has invented a virtual medical procedure that will save millions of lives and completely cure some forms of heart disease. However, some in the medical community oppose this largely untested—and hugely expensive—technology, as does Senator Randolph McIntyre and the lobbyists who support his candidacy for the presidency. That’s bad news for Abrahms. For one thing. McIntyre is way ahead in the polls, and the election is just weeks away. For another, Abrahms is married to the senator’s daughter. But it’s the third thing that is most terrifying:
Because Abrahms’ research could swing billions of dollars in the wrong direction—if successful—Senator McIntyre and his allies are willing to do anything to stop it.
Anything.
In Deadly Vision, T. D. Severin, an internationally renowned professor and surgeon, has crafted a fast-moving race against big money and the clock whose pacing and style brings to mind Michael Crichton, John Grisham, and James Patterson. He creates a high-tech David and Goliath story: political juggernauts with bottomless pockets and high-ranking members of the medical establishment, declaring war on a trio of researchers conducting their tests in a tiny basement lab boxed in by boilers and water heaters. Yet, the trio does possess weapons. In addition to Abrahms, the architect of the project, there’s brilliant biomechanical engineer Helen Yang, whose own position among university researchers can open doors forbidden to the others; and Malcomb Bernard, a computer whiz fueled by up to nine Nestle Crunch Bars a day.
With luck, they may have a chance to demonstrate their findings. Except…
There’s also a ghost in the machine, and with the seconds ticking away, they must determine the nature of it, who put it there, and how it can be eliminated. Their one chance at success—and survival—depends on it.
Because Abrahms’ research could swing billions of dollars in the wrong direction—if successful—Senator McIntyre and his allies are willing to do anything to stop it.
Anything.
In Deadly Vision, T. D. Severin, an internationally renowned professor and surgeon, has crafted a fast-moving race against big money and the clock whose pacing and style brings to mind Michael Crichton, John Grisham, and James Patterson. He creates a high-tech David and Goliath story: political juggernauts with bottomless pockets and high-ranking members of the medical establishment, declaring war on a trio of researchers conducting their tests in a tiny basement lab boxed in by boilers and water heaters. Yet, the trio does possess weapons. In addition to Abrahms, the architect of the project, there’s brilliant biomechanical engineer Helen Yang, whose own position among university researchers can open doors forbidden to the others; and Malcomb Bernard, a computer whiz fueled by up to nine Nestle Crunch Bars a day.
With luck, they may have a chance to demonstrate their findings. Except…
There’s also a ghost in the machine, and with the seconds ticking away, they must determine the nature of it, who put it there, and how it can be eliminated. Their one chance at success—and survival—depends on it.
August 28, 2025
I just finished Deadly Vision by T.D Severin and here are my musings.
What do you do when you invent a medical breakthrough so advanced that people are willing to kill to prevent it ever coming to light?
Dr Taylor Abrahms is a gifted researcher and he has created a virtual reality AI microsurgery that will change the face of surgery. When medicine becomes politics, the technology is being used to scapegoat as the health system is on the verge of bankruptcy. Dr Abrahms is now under attack and the research team he works with are being killed off one by one.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how excellent the writing is in this book? ……….
Wow! I was not expecting this level of scientific excellence.. I don’t know if this tech is even a real thing but this author… Made me think it might just be! It felt so real it was actually a little intimidating! The plot is really intricate and you would think with all the things going on that there would be a plot hole or two.. If there was, I didn’t find it.
I am still reeling from how nerve wracking the twists were. Imagine creating something so fantastical and now you are in bloody danger… No thanks haha. It was gripping… The pace was excellent and the whole thing was tight and tidy. It was absolutely mindblowing.
It was a solid thriller and I am not one who enjoys medical thrillers… Or political thrillers for that matter but if they are all written like this one… I may be eating my words.
4.5 stars and it only lost half a star for making me feel like a dumbass haha
What do you do when you invent a medical breakthrough so advanced that people are willing to kill to prevent it ever coming to light?
Dr Taylor Abrahms is a gifted researcher and he has created a virtual reality AI microsurgery that will change the face of surgery. When medicine becomes politics, the technology is being used to scapegoat as the health system is on the verge of bankruptcy. Dr Abrahms is now under attack and the research team he works with are being killed off one by one.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how excellent the writing is in this book? ……….
Wow! I was not expecting this level of scientific excellence.. I don’t know if this tech is even a real thing but this author… Made me think it might just be! It felt so real it was actually a little intimidating! The plot is really intricate and you would think with all the things going on that there would be a plot hole or two.. If there was, I didn’t find it.
I am still reeling from how nerve wracking the twists were. Imagine creating something so fantastical and now you are in bloody danger… No thanks haha. It was gripping… The pace was excellent and the whole thing was tight and tidy. It was absolutely mindblowing.
It was a solid thriller and I am not one who enjoys medical thrillers… Or political thrillers for that matter but if they are all written like this one… I may be eating my words.
4.5 stars and it only lost half a star for making me feel like a dumbass haha
Want to read
July 22, 2025Dear Reader,
This book is not for everyone. It's not a warm hug, it's not a happy, go lucky view of life inside an academic medical center. Politics are brutal. Department heads run their departments like fiefdoms. treachery falls around every corner. National politics has a major impact on medical care, and some people will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Also, this book follows one character's quest for personal redemption, exorcising the demons of his past, by losing himself in his research, searching for a breakthrough. Once he finds it, he'll overcome tremendous odds and obstacles to bring it to reality.
But if you are looking for a book that brings
cutting edge medical science - that is true and could exist tomorrow
political machinations
back-stabbing and surprise villains
lurking killers
love and personal redemption
all wrapped up in a medical thriller, this book may be for you.
This book is not for everyone. It's not a warm hug, it's not a happy, go lucky view of life inside an academic medical center. Politics are brutal. Department heads run their departments like fiefdoms. treachery falls around every corner. National politics has a major impact on medical care, and some people will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Also, this book follows one character's quest for personal redemption, exorcising the demons of his past, by losing himself in his research, searching for a breakthrough. Once he finds it, he'll overcome tremendous odds and obstacles to bring it to reality.
But if you are looking for a book that brings
cutting edge medical science - that is true and could exist tomorrow
political machinations
back-stabbing and surprise villains
lurking killers
love and personal redemption
all wrapped up in a medical thriller, this book may be for you.
May 8, 2025
Deadly Vision is a med-tech thriller in Crichton's style with a little touch of Koontz. The general plot involves the main character's VR/robotic heart surgery technology and the powers that be trying to stop it.
A host of peripheral characters keeps the story interesting, and the chapters are short and intense, keeping the action moving. I often thought to myself, "just one more chapter," and then read three or four before finally coming to a good stopping place for the night.
This looks to be the author's first novel, so I'm now looking forward to whatever comes next.
A host of peripheral characters keeps the story interesting, and the chapters are short and intense, keeping the action moving. I often thought to myself, "just one more chapter," and then read three or four before finally coming to a good stopping place for the night.
This looks to be the author's first novel, so I'm now looking forward to whatever comes next.
August 8, 2025
Deadly Vision is hands down my favorite read of the year so far. It pulled me in right away and didn’t let go.
Taylor felt like a real person. He’s smart, overwhelmed, going through hell, and trying to hold everything together while the system tries to crush him. The medical tech and political sabotage made it intense, but it was the personal stuff, like his past, his mental state, the people he cared about, that really hit. Malcomb’s chocolate obsession was a highlight too. It added the perfect bit of personality in a story packed with pressure.
And the ending? Completely satisfying.
Taylor felt like a real person. He’s smart, overwhelmed, going through hell, and trying to hold everything together while the system tries to crush him. The medical tech and political sabotage made it intense, but it was the personal stuff, like his past, his mental state, the people he cared about, that really hit. Malcomb’s chocolate obsession was a highlight too. It added the perfect bit of personality in a story packed with pressure.
And the ending? Completely satisfying.
October 10, 2025
T.D. Severin writes with a filmmaker’s eye and a surgeon’s precision--Deadly Vision is both thrilling and meticulously crafted. Every scene feels clipped, cinematic, and alive with tension. Even the medical details are seamlessly woven in, clear enough to engage without ever slowing the pace--a rare balance to achieve. Severin’s control of narrative rhythm and rising stakes is masterful, pulling you through a whirlwind of action and intrigue. A sharp, smart, and deeply satisfying thriller that reminds you why you fell in love with storytelling in the first place.
August 23, 2025
This was a fun, fast paced read! I loved the characters and found myself really rooting for some of them while really hoping for the demise of others. I read this in two days and couldn't wait to see how it all came together at the end.
November 13, 2025
Couldn’t wait to find out what happens…great characters, fascinating science, suspense, and especially loved Danville, CA details…fun read!
August 4, 2025
First off, I'm not a great reviewer of books, or movies, or even my most beloved passion - music. I DO however know what I like and I hope that helps other like minded people to at least investigate stuff. So... Big, not super influential or convincing! review here. Loved this book. Its got science, its got, everything you love about Bourne or Langdon or Reacher or Cross and somehow it's more human and seriously intense. Barring some editorial issues - which may be, prolly absolutely, me. IMO great character development across even the most minor (though no less important) players. I LOVED Malcomb! Not going to get into a plot rehash as you can read that ^^ or >>, however I will end with this first novel from T.D. (yeah brother!) is well done, exciting, full of twists and turns and adrenaline rushes and surprises and suspense and I am really looking forward to a Book 2 in a "series" and absolutely your next bit of pen to paper. Cheers ~
August 18, 2025
⭐️ Book Review: *Deadly Vision* by T.D. Severin
A heart-racing medical thriller packed with tech, tension, and terrifying visions
Rating: 5/5 artificial arteries
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🧠 What's It About?
Imagine Grey’s Anatomy, Black Mirror, and House of Cards had a high-adrenaline baby. That’s Deadly Vision. This is a medical thriller with a capital T for technology—and terror. In just ten days (plus two killer epilogues), we’re thrown into a world of cutting-edge science, political scheming, and mind-bending hallucinations that blur the line between reality and sabotage.
Dr. Taylor Abrahms is at the center of it all—a brilliant surgeon piloting a breakthrough technology: virtual reality-assisted heart surgery. But when a patient arrives with disturbing injuries and even more disturbing secrets, Taylor finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy.
As the bodies start piling up and hallucinations creep into his every move, Taylor realizes this is more than just a tech glitch. Someone is trying to shut down the project—and they're willing to destroy lives to do it.
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🫀 Why You Should Read It
This book grabbed me from page one and never let go. Here’s why:
⚡ The pacing
The story moves fast. Like “blink and someone else is dead” fast. I tore through this in a day because there was never a good place to stop—and I mean that in the best way.
👨⚕️ The medical tech
The VR-assisted surgery and sensory immersion suit were such unique concepts. I loved the science-y details—enough to feel real, but not so much that I needed a PhD to follow.
🧠 The psychological twist
This isn’t just a medical thriller—it borders on psychological horror in places. There’s a chilling sense of paranoia, hallucinations that feel *way* too real, and a growing dread that had me questioning everyone’s motives.
👥 The characters
Taylor is layered and flawed in a very human way. His personal and professional lives are crashing together, and it’s fascinating to watch him try to hold it all together. I also loved the supporting cast—especially Malcomb (the socially awkward genius) and Sherilyn (Taylor’s wife, who is way more than just “the wife”).
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🔍 Vibe Check
If you like…
* Fast-paced thrillers with high stakes
* Medical dramas that don’t sugarcoat the science
* Shadowy government conspiracies
* Unreliable perceptions and eerie hallucinations
* Smart, layered protagonists under pressure
…then Deadly Vision belongs on your nightstand (or Kindle).
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⚠️ Trigger Warnings
* Gun violence
* Medical trauma
* Animal testing (brief but intense)
* Hallucinations and psychological distress
* Political corruption
* Death
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🧠 Final Thoughts
I loved this book. It’s sharp, smart, and perfectly paced. I didn’t expect to get so emotionally invested in a book about VR heart surgery, but here we are. T.D. Severin combines real-world science with near-future tech and just enough dread to keep your pulse elevated.
Check out my book review blog here: https://spoiledbooks.blogspot.com/
And while I won't spoil the ending, let’s just say... I’m ready for more. Like yesterday.
A heart-racing medical thriller packed with tech, tension, and terrifying visions
Rating: 5/5 artificial arteries
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🧠 What's It About?
Imagine Grey’s Anatomy, Black Mirror, and House of Cards had a high-adrenaline baby. That’s Deadly Vision. This is a medical thriller with a capital T for technology—and terror. In just ten days (plus two killer epilogues), we’re thrown into a world of cutting-edge science, political scheming, and mind-bending hallucinations that blur the line between reality and sabotage.
Dr. Taylor Abrahms is at the center of it all—a brilliant surgeon piloting a breakthrough technology: virtual reality-assisted heart surgery. But when a patient arrives with disturbing injuries and even more disturbing secrets, Taylor finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy.
As the bodies start piling up and hallucinations creep into his every move, Taylor realizes this is more than just a tech glitch. Someone is trying to shut down the project—and they're willing to destroy lives to do it.
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🫀 Why You Should Read It
This book grabbed me from page one and never let go. Here’s why:
⚡ The pacing
The story moves fast. Like “blink and someone else is dead” fast. I tore through this in a day because there was never a good place to stop—and I mean that in the best way.
👨⚕️ The medical tech
The VR-assisted surgery and sensory immersion suit were such unique concepts. I loved the science-y details—enough to feel real, but not so much that I needed a PhD to follow.
🧠 The psychological twist
This isn’t just a medical thriller—it borders on psychological horror in places. There’s a chilling sense of paranoia, hallucinations that feel *way* too real, and a growing dread that had me questioning everyone’s motives.
👥 The characters
Taylor is layered and flawed in a very human way. His personal and professional lives are crashing together, and it’s fascinating to watch him try to hold it all together. I also loved the supporting cast—especially Malcomb (the socially awkward genius) and Sherilyn (Taylor’s wife, who is way more than just “the wife”).
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🔍 Vibe Check
If you like…
* Fast-paced thrillers with high stakes
* Medical dramas that don’t sugarcoat the science
* Shadowy government conspiracies
* Unreliable perceptions and eerie hallucinations
* Smart, layered protagonists under pressure
…then Deadly Vision belongs on your nightstand (or Kindle).
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⚠️ Trigger Warnings
* Gun violence
* Medical trauma
* Animal testing (brief but intense)
* Hallucinations and psychological distress
* Political corruption
* Death
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🧠 Final Thoughts
I loved this book. It’s sharp, smart, and perfectly paced. I didn’t expect to get so emotionally invested in a book about VR heart surgery, but here we are. T.D. Severin combines real-world science with near-future tech and just enough dread to keep your pulse elevated.
Check out my book review blog here: https://spoiledbooks.blogspot.com/
And while I won't spoil the ending, let’s just say... I’m ready for more. Like yesterday.
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