When the lights are low and the ER is quiet, one patient still needs answers. Dr. AJ Docker never expected his night shift to turn into a desperate quest for justice, but when a young woman dies in his care, her mystery becomes his mission.
In the chaos of the emergency room, death is often just another part of the job. But this case was different. A nameless young woman, her story unknown, her fate sealed before she could even share her secret. As the ER physician who last saw her alive, AJ Docker couldn't shake the feeling that he'd failed someone who deserved better.
What begins as professional curiosity quickly becomes personal obsession. With the help of his policeman friend and a police dog with an uncanny knack for finding what others miss, AJ ventures beyond hospital walls into the dangerous world where his patient's story might finally be found. Every clue uncovered leads to more questions than answers, pulling deeper into a criminal labyrinth where trust is rare and danger lurks around every corner.
Author Gary Gerlacher draws from his real experiences as an emergency physician, bringing an authenticity to the ER scenes that you won't find in other medical thrillers. The hospital corridors come alive with the sounds, sights, and smells only someone who's actually worked the night shift could describe. Between the high-stakes emergency cases and the unfolding mystery, you'll meet a cast of characters so real you'll swear you've seen them in your own local ER.
Last Patient of the Night kicks off the AJ Docker series with a bang. But the adventure doesn't stop here - once you've followed AJ's first case, a whole world of thrillers awaits with Faulty Bloodline, Sin City Treachery, Deadly Equation, and more coming soon. Whether you're a medical drama enthusiast, a mystery lover, or someone who just appreciates a good story that keeps you guessing until the very last page, this is one night shift you won't want to miss.
