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Review: Stress Test by Richard Mabry

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Stress TestStress Test Book Description:

They may not have enough evidence to convict him, but they have enough to ruin his life.

Dr. Matt Newman thought he was leaving his life in private practice for a better one in academic medicine. But the kidnappers who attacked him as he left his last shift in the ER have no such plans—they just want him dead. Bound and in the trunk of his car, Matt’s only thought is escape. He does so, but at a price: a head injury that lands him in the ICU . . . where he awakens to discover he’s being charged with murder.

Sandra Murray is a fiery, redheaded lawyer who swore she was done with doctors. But when Matt calls, she knows she can’t walk away from defending someone who is truly innocent.

Matt’s career is going down the drain. His freedom and perhaps his life may be next. But with the police convinced he’s a murderer and the kidnappers still trying to finish what they started, finding the truth—and the faith to keep going—will be the toughest stress test Matt has ever endured.

About the Author:

A retired physician, Dr. Richard Mabry is the author of four critically acclaimed novels of medical suspense. His previous works have been finalists for the Carol Award and Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Award, and have won the Selah Award. He is a past Vice-President of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of the International Thriller Writers. He and his wife live in North Texas.

Book Details:

  • Paperback: 320 pages
    Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 9, 2013)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 1401687083
    ISBN-13: 978-1401687083
    Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches
    Ebook also available

My Thoughts:

Stress Test is an action packed medical suspense novel that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until the final word.

Matt has been wrongly accused of multiple crimes. He’s been kidnapped and attempts have been made on his life, but he can’t figure out why this all is happening. In the process, he loses his job and his serious girlfriend. Just when he thinks he’s hit rock bottom, things get even worse. Yet through all of this, Matt learns more about himself and God. His faith is being tested, and in the process, it’s starting to grow. The question is, will the faith he has in God be enough to get him through all of this? Can he learn to trust the Lord completely?

The storyline and character development in this book were quite good. I did not want to put the book down as I wanted to know who was behind all of the craziness in Matt’s life. The Christian elements of faith were very natural and not forced throughout the book. The relationship aspects of the Christians in the story were refreshing.

Overall, I found Stress Test to be a great read with no bad language or inappropriate material.

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One Comment

  1. Heather, Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed Stress Test, and I hope the readers of your blog do as well.

    April 22, 2013
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