Where No One Should Live Sandra Cavallo Miller

 

Dr. Maya Summer is a dedicated physician at Arizona Public Health, balancing a busy clinic schedule every Thursday while juggling numerous responsibilities. Her role goes beyond patient care—she advocates for public health and tackles complex issues, from disease outbreaks and epidemics to nuclear power station safety and encounters with rabid bobcats. On top of all that, Dr. Summer mentors new physicians, sharing her expertise with the next generation of healthcare providers.

In this gripping scientific thriller, we get a glimpse into Dr. Summer’s day-to-day life, where we witness both her professionalism and vulnerability. Her interactions with colleagues, such as cardiologist Dr. Whitaker, add depth to the narrative, and we also see hints of her personal interest in Dr. Alex Reddish, a secret in her past and a medical mystery.

What I truly appreciate about Dr. Summer is her compassion and empathy for her patients, as well as her recognition of the invaluable contributions made by nurses in the healthcare system. The story is richly developed, with vivid settings and well-crafted characters that keep you engaged from start to finish.

I don’t want to spoil too much, but I can say that this book is a quick read. The author did a fantastic job blending scenery and science with a thrilling storyline. 

I received a copy of the book from the author.

About the Author

Sandra Cavallo Miller is a retired academic family physician in Phoenix who has helped launch hundreds of medical students and residents into their careers. Her unlikely path to medicine includes degrees in anthropology and creative writing at the University of Illinois before attending Rush Medical College. Her essays and poetry have been published in JAMA, PULSE - Voices from the Heart of Medicine, Under the Sun, and Embark, among others, as well as a trilogy about a woman physician at the Grand Canyon Clinic on the South Rim (THE COLOR OF ROCK / WHERE LIGHT COMES AND GOES / WHAT THE RIVER SAID).

WHERE NO ONE SHOULD LIVE is her fourth novel. Other interests include hiking, dressage, and volcanology.