Aftermath: Murder · Adventure · Revenge in Lake Tahoe

""An extremely intriguing story of female paramedic Maya Murphy's discovery and investigation into the mysterious death of a woman in the small mountain of South Lake Tahoe. The author's personal experience as a Paramedic, her expertise in mountain biking and familiarity with the Sierra Nevada setting infused attention to details that kept the story alive and my imagination actively engaged.

All the elements are here: drama, revenge and unexpected plot twists. I fell in love with the main character, Maya, right from the start. Her vulnerability, sharp mind and tenacity make her a heroine we could all relate to and adore. The plot twists and story line kept the pages turning for me.""        

— Elise Forrer, Writer, South Lake Tahoe California

 ""Exceptional realism and detail were given in writing the scenes that involved anything related to how a real life first responder and paramedic would view situations. It is obvious in the descriptions that Lisa was a real life paramedic. She writes from the deep dark recesses that many first responders hide from the public and their loved ones. There are so many different levels that someone enduring that many years as a paramedic would experience. From finding the dead body to the interactions with the local fire department. She nails it. She is the real deal. She has experienced and survived both physically and mentally events that the majority of citizens could not fathom. It shows in her writing.

I was skeptical about reading this story due to living a very similar life in addition to reading stories from the male perspective about the fire and EMS service. Very generic and not to the core of the soul. Finally a story from the females point of view.

Due to experiences in the field, Lisa has the ability to draw the reader in no matter what walk of life or career they come from. She paints a perfect picture of what she is seeing and feeling for all to understand. Several times I thought I had the plot figured out but Lisas writing is clever and turned it in a different direction.""

— Georgia Daniels, Firefighter, Washington State

Lisa Parsons, as a first-time writer, has spun an exciting fictional adventure story about life that you don't just read, you live it with her. She takes you on adventures doing things you've maybe thought about doing yourself. She explores magnificent vistas on her mountain bike rides that are not for the faint of heart, paddleboards and swims in the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe and hikes the basin's rugged trails.

Through her eyes, you experience the dangerous life on the streets as a paramedic while under gunfire. You cower in fear as you become part of this life.

She puts you right in the middle of a murder mystery. You become so caught up and spellbound you can't wait to turn the page to see what is next. Her story will keep you in suspense until the last word is read. The memories will stay with you for days and weeks afterward. I can't wait to see where her next book will take us.

— Gloria Olson, World Traveler, Washington State"