Trauma Junkie [Kindle Edition]

Tom Hobbs (Author)

Book Description

- "I couldn't stop reading TRAUMA JUNKIE. Fortunately, my husband cooked dinner so I could keep reading about paramedic Brian Sheahan and all the other wonderful characters." Diane Craver (Ohio)

- Fans of "LADDER 49", "BACKDRAFT" and especially "BRINGING OUT THE DEAD" will find "TRAUMA JUNKIE" a delightful and entertaining read! PULP reader 

-"I work in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Houston, Texas and all of the character's and scenario's are set to keep you mesmerized and fascinated throughout the entire book."  Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI

- "I have to admit, Tom Hobbs can write his ass off! (That's a compliment) I was shocked at how fast I was sucked into this book and how comfortable it felt."  M. Cyra "Emergency Laughter" (Seattle, WA USA)

- "The Grey's Anatomy of Amazon" Spice Girl

NEWLY REVISED AND RE-EDITED

What happens when a suicidal paramedic falls in love with an ambulance chasing reporter?

Brian is going through a rough patch in his life. His wife, Amber, has divorced him and is remarrying a rich wall street
hedge fund manager. His boss hates him, his partner tolerates him, and he likes to stand on the ledge ten stories
up, bottle in hand.

Four years ago his infant son passed away in his crib sending his life into a tail spin.

All he has left is saving lives, and saving them on his terms. That's not enough.

Enter Brooklyn, a fiery red headed stringer, who works the overnight selling video and stills to the New York media and
she's had a long standing crush on Brian.

She's out to prove that a paramedic isn't the only one who can save a life.

ALSO AVAILABLE: 

Trauma Junkie #2 Hypodermic Nightmare

Trauma Junkie #3 The Blackout Blues
Trauma Junkie #4 Ghosts of Bellevue Past

Twilight On The Amber Cliffs

The Blue Goose

COMING SOON:

Trauma Junkie #5 Hero Worship
Trauma Junkie #6 Where Angels Tread

Trauma Junkie #7 Hell in Paraside

Editorial Reviews

Review

- "I couldn't stop reading TRAUMA JUNKIE. Fortunately, my husband cooked dinner so I could keep reading about paramedic Brian Sheahan and all the other wonderful characters." Diane Craver (Ohio)

- Fans of "LADDER 49", "BACKDRAFT" and especially "BRINGING OUT THE DEAD" will find "TRAUMA JUNKIE" a delightful and entertaining read! PULP reader

 

-"I work in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Houston, Texas and all of the character's and scenario's are set to keep you mesmerized and fascinated throughout the entire book."  Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI

- "I have to admit, Tom Hobbs can write his ass off! (That's a compliment) I was shocked at how fast I was sucked into this book and how comfortable it felt."  M. Cyra "Emergency Laughter" (Seattle, WA USA)

- "The Grey's Anatomy of Amazon" Spice Girl

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From the Author

Thank you for checking out my book.  Please beware that there are graphic scenes of a medical nature in this novel as well as some rather unsavory urban language within the text.

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Product Details

• File Size: 302 KB
• Print Length: 200 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1475233086
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007WD7OKW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,570 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Keep it coming! May 28, 2012

By VampireCowboy VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

An intriguing book. I read in the author's notes that it was originally written as a screenplay. That makes sense of the way the book unfolds - an action-packed love story strung onto a classic three-act film structure. But as a novel, the story also works, and I really enjoyed getting to know these vibrant characters. While some of the plot points were a tiny bit predictable, the writing is solid and the story is eminently believable. However, where this book really shines is in the vivid descriptions from the POV of Brian, the main protagonist, as he goes about his daily business of (literally) saving lives. He's an EMT in some of the grittiest parts of New York and I was gripped by his perspective, his gallows humor and his life-saving techniques. The private diaries opening up each chapter were very effective. I hope to see much more of Brian. This character has a lot to offer the world.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining! A good read! September 27, 2012

By An interested reader

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved this book, maybe because I love medical stuff. The characters were well developed and three-dimensional. I really cared about them. There is a lot of dialogue, and I consider that a good thing. It reminded me a little of some of Robert Parker's more recent mysteries, which are written almost entirely in dialogue.

This is better than your average 99 cent kindle book. I wasn't distracted by errors, the story has good pacing and good descriptions. Nice work. I'll be looking for more by this author.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed / Smart dialog September 17, 2012

By Reader

Format:Kindle Edition

I don't normally like tv hospital dramas or doctor themed movies, but Tom Hobbs really does a great job with Trauma Junkie. The medical situations feel very real, probably because Hobbs used to be an EMT. The plot is fast paced. There is a hint of predictability, but nothing that prevents you from wanting to read more. The dialog is snappy and really keeps the story moving. In fact, the smart remarks peppered with gallows humor was my favorite part. The other thing that struck me is how the paramedics interact with each other and with the people who are on the scene of a crisis. That felt very real. If you are a fan of medical dramas, then you will probably love this book. If you just like fast paced stories with a lot of action, then you'll still probably really like it. Definitely worth the buck.

More About the Author

Tom Hobbs grew up in the National Park Service living in places like the Grand Canyon, Acadia, and Mesa Verde. After High School he joined the US Air Force where he served in Wyoming, Germany, and New Mexico as a member of the Security Forces and paramedic. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Creative Writing and Photography and went to work in Independent film as a Director of Photography, director, and script supervisor while writing screenplays on the side. He moved with his wife, Robin, and their children - Rush, Ari, Chris, and Nadia from San Diego to New York City just four days before 911. After that he went to work as an NYC Paramedic, as well as a medic for the Yankees (yes, that was him you saw on ESPN walking Hideki Matsui out of Yankee Stadium after he splinted his broken arm), Madison Square Garden, and set medic on feature films. He also spent three years as a freelance news stringer in the greater NYC area. He currently works as a freelance Social Media Manager in Brooklyn and writes in his spare time.

Tom's Novels, "The Blue Goose," and "Twilight on the Amber Cliffs" and the series, "Shades of Amber," are novelized versions of the screenplays he has written by the same titles.

The "Trauma Junkie" novels are based on a Spec TV series he is currently developing with Screenwriter Adam "Tex" Davis of "Just Friends" fame.

He runs the website www.kindlemojo.com that promotes Independent Authors.
[e-mail] Comments are always welcome.