They said it was all in his head.
In this gripping Young Adult medical mystery and adventure, Joseph Demain finds himself caught in a web of uncertainty and danger.
Joseph Demain battles against dismissive doctors while hiding his troubling medical condition amid family chaos after his parents’ divorce. When Child Services intervenes, Joseph finds himself trapped in a psychiatric facility—unless he agrees to cooperate.
With nowhere else to turn, he calls on an old friend for help in uncovering the truth about his health—and reuniting him with his family.
Can Renata and Gabriel help Joseph before it's too late?
This captivating YA suspense novel weaves together mystery, friendship, and courage in a fast-paced adventure that will leave you breathless!
Because it isn’t all in his head, it is in his heart.
Uncover the truth behind Joseph's mysterious medical condition in this heart-pounding Young Adult medical thriller. Get your copy now!
Reviews for the series:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I DEFINITELY recommend this series to any reader looking for something a little different. Even if that means stepping out of your comfort zone a little — it’s not meant to be taken lightly, but it’s so, so worth it. Definitely one of my favorite indie series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️P. D. Workman never fails to engage, enlighten, and entertain with her spellbinding stories and this book is no exception.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended! I’m decades past being a “young adult” and find the books in this series to be riveting. They are expertly crafted, with well developed characters and intriguing plots. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next in the series.
Don’t miss this gripping tale filled with twists that keep you guessing until the end! Perfect for fans of suspenseful stories featuring diverse characters who dare to challenge an unjust system!
Follow Gabriel and Renata as they fight against an unfair and corrupt system, trying to save themselves and others from doctors, social workers, and judges who are more interested in profit than justice and the safety of their charges.
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P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award, and has published over 100 mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, including stand alones and these series: Auntie Clem's Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara's Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern. Workman loves writing about the underdog, who the reader may love or hate. She has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in all of her stories, from light cozy mysteries through to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.