The novel follows Alex Flynn, an EMT who becomes a far cry from the hero they signed up to be, encountering a changing America and an escalating feud between emergency operators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2024
Publisher: Catalyst Books

A captivating and darkly humorous novel offers readers a unique perspective on the lives of EMS and other first responders, revealing the stink, sweat, and sex that accompany their demanding work caring for others in their most vulnerable moments. Following in the footsteps of their beloved Boston cop father, Alex Flynn embarks on a journey to become an EMT, spending years responding to emergencies in an ambulance. However, Alex's experiences over four decades in public safety lead him to confront a changing America, where veterans are left to fend for themselves on the streets, women are welcomed into dangerous fields but often face abuse, and service providers are subjected to intense public scrutiny while being denied the resources they need. After relocating from bustling Boston to a small town in Vermont, Alex becomes embroiled in an escalating feud between emergency operators and must make a difficult decision: protect their community or their legacy.

A Captivating and Darkly Humorous Novel

A captivating and darkly humorous novel offers readers a unique perspective on the lives of EMS and other first responders, revealing the stink, sweat, and sex that accompany their demanding work caring for others in their most vulnerable moments. Following in the footsteps of their beloved Boston cop father, Alex Flynn embarks on a journey to become an EMT, spending years responding to emergencies in an ambulance. However, Alex's experiences over four decades in public safety lead him to confront a changing America, where veterans are left to fend for themselves on the streets, women are welcomed into dangerous fields but often face abuse, and service providers are subjected to intense public scrutiny while being denied the resources they need. After relocating from bustling Boston to a small town in Vermont, Alex becomes embroiled in an escalating feud between emergency operators and must make a difficult decision: protect their community or their legacy.

A Captivating and Darkly Humorous Novel

A captivating and darkly humorous novel offers readers a unique perspective on the lives of EMS and other first responders, revealing the stink, sweat, and sex that accompany their demanding work caring for others in their most vulnerable moments. Following in the footsteps of their beloved Boston cop father, Alex Flynn embarks on a journey to become an EMT, spending years responding to emergencies in an ambulance. However, Alex's experiences over four decades in public safety lead him to confront a changing America, where veterans are left to fend for themselves on the streets, women are welcomed into dangerous fields but often face abuse, and service providers are subjected to intense public scrutiny while being denied the resources they need. After relocating from bustling Boston to a small town in Vermont, Alex becomes embroiled in an escalating feud between emergency operators and must make a difficult decision: protect their community or their legacy.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781963511024