Anthony Lee is a celebrated, multi-award-winning author known for his gripping medical thrillers that combine his deep medical knowledge with masterful storytelling. After earning his medical degree, Anthony shifted from clinical practice to an over-15-year career in health technology assessment, evaluating cutting-edge medical advancements.
This unique expertise enriches his suspenseful novels, including his critically acclaimed debut, Doctor Lucifer, which introduced the Dr. Mark Lin Medical Thrillers series. Recognized with several international book awards, Anthony has quickly become a standout voice in the thriller genre. Inspired by authors like Robin Cook and Tess Gerritsen, he weaves pulse-pounding narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Based in Northern California, Anthony enjoys music, movies, video games, sports and travel when he is not writing. This one-on-one interview shares Anthony’s background and experience writing Doctor Lucifer.
Tell us about Doctor Lucifer.
Doctor Lucifer is a groundbreaking medical thriller that dives into the dark intersection of healthcare and cybercrime. Set in a world where digital vulnerabilities can have life-or-death consequences, this high-stakes story poses a chilling question: can a hacker remotely kill a doctor’s patients by manipulating electronic medical records?
The story follows Dr. Mark Lin, a skilled yet cynical internist, who becomes the prime target of a malicious hacker known as Doctor Lucifer. When three of Mark’s patients die or suffer due to fabricated medical errors, he’s forced to take the blame. Determined to clear his name, he joins forces with the hospital’s IT experts to stop the hacker before more lives are lost. But as Mark faces relentless professional and personal attacks, he’s pushed to his limits—and beyond.
Packed with suspense, moral complexity, and sharp commentary on humanity’s flaws, Doctor Lucifer redefines the medical thriller. It’s a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.
What inspired you to write Doctor Lucifer?
The inspiration for Doctor Lucifer came from multiple sources. As a writer, I’ve always been captivated by the thrillers that shaped my literary journey—medical thrillers by Robin Cook and Tess Gerritsen, the gripping crime fiction of Michael Connelly, and Ian Fleming’s iconic James Bond novels. These works sparked my imagination and fueled my passion for crafting stories that are both suspenseful and intellectually engaging.
Drawing from my own professional experiences in medicine, I aimed to create a novel that not only entertains but also offers readers an authentic glimpse into the realities of clinical practice. At the same time, I wanted to explore pressing modern issues, such as the ethical dilemmas of medicine and the vulnerabilities of our increasingly digital world. After years of brainstorming story ideas, I finally brought my vision to life with Doctor Lucifer in 2024—a medical thriller that combines my love for storytelling with my dedication to tackling thought-provoking issues affecting our world today.
How did you feel when you found out you received a Book Excellence Award?
Being recognized as a Finalist in the Thriller category of the Book Excellence Awards is an incredible honor. The awards program provides an incredible platform for authors to showcase their work, and I’m excited to leverage this honor to connect with readers and share my work with the world.
How did your background and experience influence your writing?
My background in medicine has been instrumental in shaping my writing and the stories I tell. Having navigated the rigorous demands of medical school and a brief stint in residency, I gained firsthand insight into the challenges doctors face daily—insights many outside the field rarely see. These experiences inspired me to write medical thrillers that offer readers an authentic glimpse into the realities of clinical medicine while weaving compelling, suspenseful narratives.
During my time in healthcare, I witnessed the transformative shift from paper to electronic medical records. This evolution sparked a question that became the foundation of my debut novel: What happens when technology designed to save lives becomes a tool for harm? With cyberattacks on the rise and real-life ransomware incidents targeting hospitals, the idea of a hacker manipulating medical records to create chaos felt eerily plausible. I set out to explore this chilling premise in Doctor Lucifer, crafting a story that merges authentic medical scenarios with the urgent threat of modern cybersecurity risks.
What is one message you would like readers to remember?
If there’s one take-away I want readers to have, it’s a deeper, more authentic understanding of the medical profession—far beyond the dramatized portrayals in movies and TV shows. While entertaining, those depictions often miss the mark, glossing over the intricate technical details and the countless subtle moments that define a doctor’s day-to-day work. Through my writing, I aim to provide readers with a window into the real world of medicine, grounded in my firsthand observations and experiences. My hope is to shed light on the true challenges, complexities, and humanity of those who dedicate their lives to healing.
Purchasing the Book
Doctor Lucifer has received positive reviews from well-known literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. BookTrib writes, “Anthony Lee expertly weaves these complex themes into his pulse-pounding medical thriller, making Doctor Lucifer a must-read for all.” In addition, BestThrillers.com writes, “Doctor Lucifer potently blends the dynamics of a medical thriller with the sheer hysteria involved in a brutal cyberattack. Written with the authority of an insider, Lee is one of the year’s most exciting new voices."
The book is available for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, Kobo, Nook, Google Play, and other online bookstores. Readers are encouraged to purchase their copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Lucifer-Mark-Medical-Thrillers-ebook/dp/B0D1YTHPG1
Anthony's next medical thriller, Toxic Minds, will be released on April 20, 2025. To connect with Anthony, learn more about his work, and new book releases, visit: https://www.anthonyleebooks.com. You can also find him on YouTube and Goodreads.
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