Step into a world where the unthinkable becomes a reality. In this gripping and eye-opening fiction series, delve into the dark and sinister world of medical kidnap, where children are taken from their families due to their medical conditions. Follow the harrowing journeys of children who fall victim to this heinous crime, their families torn apart, and a group of brave teenagers who refuse to let injustice prevail. Gabriel and Renata lead the charge against a system that values profit over justice and the safety of innocent lives. As they fight against an unfair and corrupt system to save themselves and others from the clutches of profit-driven doctors, social workers, and judges, will they succeed in their fight against the corrupt forces that threaten to destroy them? With heart-pounding suspense and a thought-provoking storyline, this collection will leave you on the edge of your seat. Mito, EDS, Proxy, Toxo, Pain, and Fail will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, leaving you questioning the very fabric of our society. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The plot was FANTASTIC. I've read a lot of stories about foster children, but never anything quite like what happens in Mito. I never even realized that medical kidnap could very well be a thing happening "behind the scenes" in foster care, but after reading this book my mind is blown. I just. Wow. I don't want to go into a whole lot of detail so I think I might stop this review here, but, gah. I can't even form words I'm so freaking mind blown. This book was amazing!! Britt, Goodreads Reader Join Gabriel and Renata on their courageous journey to expose the truth and save innocent lives. Get your copy of this gripping fiction series today and discover a world that will leave you breathless.

The first three Medical Kidnap Files are gathered together into one compendium for your convenience and additional savings. You will find: Mito, Medical Kidnap Files #1 Gabriel has dealt with mysterious medical issues his whole life. Just when he finally thought that they had all of the answers and he was on the road to good health, he is apprehended by DFS on the grounds of medical neglect. At first, he thought that he would be back home in a few days, once the misunderstanding was cleared up. But when Renata tells Gabriel her crazy conspiracy theories, Gabriel feels the first pangs of doubt. Is there really a conspiracy? Will he ever be able to get well and go back to his mother, or is he doomed to be another guinea pig for Doctor De Klerk? EDS, Medical Kidnap Files #2 With a long string of unbelievable stories to explain her frequent injuries, Social Services sees Katt is the stereotypical abused child. When she is admitted to hospital with yet another broken bone, they do the only logical thing to protect her, removing Katt from her mother’s custody. But Katt and her mother know that something is wrong, and it has nothing to do with abuse, and the longer Katt stays in foster care, the worse her health gets. Can they get the answers they need before it is too late? Can they get the answers and get Katt back home? Proxy, Medical Kidnap Files #3 Fourteen year old Seth Wilcox has been admitted to the hospital forty-eight times, according to his mother’s latest social media posts, when Social Services steps in and takes Seth into care, believing his mother suffers from Munchausen by Proxy and Seth is not safe in her care. Gabriel Tate is now a veteran in dealing with medical kidnap and reuniting children with their families. He knows Seth and his mom, Leva, a tireless mitochondrial disorder advocate. He knows he needs to get Seth back to Leva as soon as he can. With the authorities hot on their trails, Gabriel and Renata face increasingly difficult challenges. Can they stay one step ahead of the authorities? Can they finally get Seth somewhere he will be safe?

Awareness is increasing about medical kidnap, the practice of children being apprehended from their parents due to medical conditions. It is happening far more often than you would like to think. This fiction series is about the children who fall victim to this practice, their families, and a small group of teens who are fighting back! 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. The plot was FANTASTIC. I’ve read a lot of stories about foster children, but never anything quite like what happens in Mito. I never even realized that medical kidnap could very well be a thing happening “behind the scenes” in foster care, but after reading this book my mind is blown. I just. Wow. I don’t want to go into a whole lot of detail so I think I might stop this review here, but, gah. I can’t even form words I’m so freaking mind blown. This book was amazing!! Britt, Goodreads Reader 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. Kim, Goodreads Reader

From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman! 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. keywords: YA suspense, teen, medical suspense, thriller, fast-paced, medical mystery, foster care teens, diverse characters, disabilities, runaway, mental illness, depression, divorce, medical kidnap, young adult, ya lit, social issues, health, mental health, foster care, abuse, neglect, conspiracy, family

Looking for a gripping police procedural series set in the stunning parks of Calgary? Look no further than the Parks Pat Mysteries by P.D. Workman. Follow Detective Margie Patenaude as she investigates a string of murders in the city’s parks, all while juggling the challenges of being a single mom and Métis woman. Readers will love the fast-paced action, intricate mysteries, and vivid descriptions of Calgary’s natural beauty. With each case, you’ll be transported to a new park, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty and the the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is another well-written, briskly-paced mystery featuring great characters, lots of interesting glimpses into Canada’s Indigenous culture, and a satisfying resolution all wrapped up in delightful quick-read police procedural by an author who could make a description of drying paint sound fascinating. Whether you’re a fan of police procedurals, Canadian mysteries, or just looking for a thrilling read, the Parks Pat Mysteries are sure to satisfy. Don’t miss out on this exciting new series — grab your copy today! These short mysteries are just right for those days when you could use a break from your busy life. Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat. This collection includes cases 1-6: OUT WITH THE SUNSET Margie Patenaude is new in town and wasn’t expecting to get called to a murder scene on her daughter’s first day of school. It’s an ugly murder in a beautiful setting. How can Calgary’s park-goers feel safe with a murderer still on the streets—or pathways? Margie and the team are on the case while at the same time she and her daughter try to acclimatize to the new city. LONG CLIMB TO THE TOP Detective Pat is called out to another park homicide scene with disturbing similarities to the Fish Creek murder. Digging more deeply into the evidence reveals something even more worrisome. If her instincts are right, this case may hit a little too close to home. DARK WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Detective “Parks” Pat has made a name for herself in solving the Fish Creek and Glenbow Ranch murders, so she is the one they call when a body turns up in Ralph Klein Park. She would be happy for the confidence placed in her if it weren’t for the fact that the body is in the water. IMMERSED IN THE VIEW Detective “Parks” Pat is back. Now an established and accepted member of the homicide squad, she unexpectedly brings a new case to the table when she stumbles across a body as Canada Day dawns. While it was initially assumed to be an accidental drowning, the autopsy results say otherwise. SKIMMING OVER THE LAKE It’s Parade Day, and Margie would have thought that any trouble would have centered around drinking and motor vehicles. Or being trampled by horses. Or clowns. But the latest homicide investigation is nowhere near the parade route, but on the outskirts of town. And the culprit appears to be a tiny boat. HAZARD OF THE HILLS A woman is found at the bottom of a 70-meter drop. It is pretty clear from the beginning that she was killed in the fall. But you can never be sure until the medical examiner’s report comes back. It would appear that there is a lot more to be investigated after all. Investigate this new series today!

An award-winning scholar exposes the foundational racism of the child welfare system and calls for radical change Many believe the child welfare system protects children from abuse. But as Torn Apart uncovers, this system is designed to punish Black families. Drawing on decades of research, legal scholar and sociologist Dorothy Roberts reveals that the child welfare system is better understood as a “family policing system” that collaborates with law enforcement and prisons to oppress Black communities. Child protection investigations ensnare a majority of Black children, putting their families under intense state surveillance and regulation. Black children are disproportionately likely to be torn from their families and placed in foster care, driving many to juvenile detention and imprisonment. The only way to stop the destruction caused by family policing, Torn Apart argues, is to abolish the child welfare system and liberate Black communities.

"Tells the story of Steven L. Berk, M.D., who was kidnapped from his home in Amarillo, Texas, in March of 2005. Shows how Berk used his experiences and training as a physician to survive the ordeal and bring his captor to justice"--Provided by publisher.

Today, we find ourselves embroiled in the midst of a pandemic, one which has collapsed economies, caused death by starvation, and has resulted in severe new restrictions on civil rights in the US and elsewhere. Numerous medical professionals and researchers are questioning the genesis of the Covid- 19 agent, whether or not it was bioengineered and deliberately released and are also questioning the course taken to shut down whole countries and demand that people stay at home. Questions have also been raised as to the verifiability of the numbers alleged to have died from this novel coronavirus, pointing to dictates from the CDC to list deaths not directly caused by the virus as virus-caused deaths. In the midst of this chaos, these articles, written long before the Covid-19 pandemic, point to a monstrous political agenda, implicating media, government, and foreign nations in the plan to launch this. As the country begins to reopen, the trajectory of these articles should result in grave concern for what the future may hold.

Thomas A. Roesler, MD, FAAP and Carole Jenny, MD, MBA, FAAP make the case that the term Munchausen syndrome by proxy should be retired permanently and replaced with a commonsense appreciation that children can be abused by their parents in the medical environment. Physicians who find themselves providing unnecessary and harmful medical care can see the abuse for what it is, another way parents can harm children. the book offers the first detailed and comprehensive description of treatment for this form of child maltreatment.

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