I liked Dr. Mark Lin right from the beginning. It’s easy to feel sorry for him as bad things start happening to him. The plot was intriguing but lost it’s way about half way through and became preachy, redundant, and frankly, boring. Thankfully, the author got off his soap box and the last quarter of the book kicked in. The middle is the reason for three stars as opposed to four stars.

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As a nurse working in a hospital, this book was beyond hard to read. The amount of information in the book that was not researched was astounding. The dialogue felt stiff, the frequent reference of “Covid-19” felt off. Anyone that works in the hospital just calls it “Covid”. The medical dosing was off, and some parts were over detailed for no reason. WHY IS HE ADMITTING MEDICATION ERROR TO PATIENTS AND FAMILY & HR IS NOT INVOLVED?! Don’t even get me started on how he gets assaulted, shoots two people and is at work the next day? If hospital security even tazes someone at a hospital in our system EVERYONE gets new education order sets. I highly reccomend having a medical professional & Dr. who is practicing proof reading the next book attempted. Could use a lot of work.

I really liked this. Fast paced but didn't lose you anywhere, scary because it could happen, maybe has and we didn't hear! I think there could be a hair more fleshing out of characters, can't quite put my finger on it, but I'm a character girl ;) Great for a first book and first in series!

Amazing from start to finish. I highly recommend this book. First time reading this author. Will not be my last time.
Great character development and easy to follow reading.

Doctor Lucifer by Anthony Lee is a medical thriller that introduces Dr Mark Lin ( a hospitalist) where the hospital he works at is under a cyber attack. An interesting story line. The medical explanations were good and easy to understand. I’m not sure how I feel about Dr Lin. Sometimes he’s a bit whiny. Other times he’s ok. I’m hoping for some more character development in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and EBook Kindle edition for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this #advancedreaderscopy of Anthony Lee's first novel, Doctor Lucifer. Billed as a medical thriller, it fits that mold nicely. The premise of the book is there is a computer hack "Lucifer's worm" rapidly spreading throughout he nation by email - but to Doctor Mark Lin, at a regional hospital in Anaheim, California, there is also a different hack going on. A hospital internist, Lin's medicine orders are somehow changing, resulting in two "code blues" of different patients at the same time. Lin quickly realizes he is being targeted by a hacker,r calling himself Doctor Lucifer. Doctor Lucifer hates doctors and is determined to kill Dr Lin's patients and destroy his life. The story becomes an effort to stop the hacker, and to unravel who he is and WHY he has targeted Mark Lin.

The book starts fast, and for perhaps the first 20% of the it, feels way too heavy on medical jargon. As the doctor makes the rounds I felt like I was readintg an adaptation of The Good Doctor or one of a handful of medical series. It was too much and just not particualrly enjoyable, but then that sort of fades away and the story starts to move beyond the basic medical care issues, and gets to the mystery at hand. In the end, it was a very quick 315 page read, and I found it enjoyable. Read through the jargon early on quickly and then focus on the story and it's enjoyable. Certainly worth the $3 price on Amazon.

Interesting premise, but the writing was off. It was pretty much 200+ pages of mansplaining and it seemed as if the author wanted to shout out "look how much I know about medicine". It just fell flat for me and was a little hard to believe. If what happened in these pages happened in real life, the very FIRST thing that would have been done would be to notify your superiors of the issue and they would launch an investigation, rather than you, as a doctor, not bringing it up until absolutely necessary and then trying to suss out what was really going on.

Doctor Lucifer" plunges readers into a gripping medical thriller where the intersection of technology and healthcare becomes a battleground of life and death. This novel combines suspenseful storytelling with a chillingly plausible premise. "Doctor Lucifer" offers a thought-provoking exploration of the vulnerabilities within our increasingly digital healthcare systems. It raises pertinent questions about the balance between technological advancement and patient safety, resonating with contemporary concerns about cybersecurity and medical ethics. is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of medical thrillers and anyone fascinated by the intersection of technology and healthcare. This book delivers a riveting narrative that not only entertains but also prompts reflection on the complexities of modern medicine and the potential dangers lurking in our interconnected world.

I tried really hard to like this book, but it just didn’t hold do it for me. I like the idea behind the storyline but felt like it was pretty predictable about what was going on. The book has potential and I did enjoy the characters. The lead-up to the story was a little much. I felt like there was a lot of unnecessary information that we could have gone without. Everything was just over-explained and unnecessary. Thank you, NetGalley, for allowing me to read this free book and give my honest review. Anthony Lee, thank you for writing this book. I do feel it had potential but less explanation and description would help.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Anthony Lee and publisher Authorbuzz for allowing me to review an ARC of this book.

3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ but I have to say that I feel the author has a whole lot of potential with future books to be a 4 or 5 star writer.

I loved that this thriller had a medical aspect to it. The terminology and language used was easy for non medical readers to understand and follow along with. The writing was slighting more geared towards YA readers in my opinion. I found too much of the book to be dialogue among the characters without really developing those characters to their full potential.

It kept my attention and there was a couple spots where the twists had me surprised. It wasn’t fast paced and I feel like it could have had so many twists and more ‘thriller’ aspects. The actions of Dr Lin and some of the things he says in my opinion do not represent a true professional doctor. some of the violent scenes seemed to lack something. i just kept waiting for something to 'jump out at me' so to speak.

I would look forward to reading future books by this author as I feel he can grow into an amazing author in the medical/thriller genre. I would recommend this book to others with just a heads up that it isn’t really a fast paced thriller.

Overall, a good read.

Not an awful read, I stuck to it as I wanted to get to the bottom of who Doctor Lucifer was!
But it was a slow read, I felt the plot and ideas were there, a Doctor, a cyber attack and a crazy hacker behind it but it could have been pushed a lot more to make it much more thrilling, I felt like all he action happened at the end and was over in a chapter.


A lot of it is conversation between characters that don't really need to be there, unnecessary.

I got a bit bored by halfway through, a lot of the story was repeating itself, same thing over and over, Talk to IT guys... Do doctor stuff... argue with surgeon, something happens with patient... Talk to IT guys.... Do doctor stuff.....

There was a lot of filler stuff I felt that didn't bring anything to the story such as a lot of time goinf into song selections on Spotify and mentioning the tesla.
Same with some characters, the seemed a bit flat amd didn't really need to be included, It got to the point where I couldn't remember who was which character.

Dr Lin himself, wasn't too hot on either, I like a book that I can see and feel the characters, I couldn't with him therefore I couldn't build up a likable bond to him.

However, I did like the medical side of thing, think it may be because of my own background but it was pretty accurate compared to some books which was good. Probably because the author does have a medical background himself.

It wasn't a bad read in any way, just lacked bite, but I do think the author has the potential to bring some great thrillers out in the future.

We need more horror books at our library, which is why I asked our librarian to order a copy.

It is okay. I love the title and while this did not keep me up at night, it was good. Writing was well paced and I know this will be an interesting horror book for our clientele.

Unfortunately this one wasn't for me.
The way the story was written felt AI generated, and the main character ranted about how terrible everyone was except for themselves. They came across as one of the most unlikable, arrogant characters with their focus and tone.
There was also a focus on procedure in a medical facility and tech detail, but both of those aspects came across as a little dry and forced too.
If I was going to pick a strength of the story, it would be the patients and the way they were targeted, but overall this was lacking character and felt like many passages used a synonym dictionary.

As the book begins, it is evident that the author has medical experience. He uses terms and descriptions only someone with this knowledge can use.
The plot involves someone hacking into the hospital's computer and changing his orders, which has severe consequences for his patients.
He searches for how and why this is happening to him. But he becomes too much of a detective, and the last third of the book seems more like a fifteen-year-old with ADHD wrote it.
If I had been hacked like the character, I would want to find the culprit, but I’d use others more adept at computers for it.

I unfortunately just could not get into this book. While I like important details in books I felt this one was overly detailed. More than necessary. It was hard to stay focused while reading I found it hard to keep up with everything that was happening.

While I do appreciate the opportunity to be able to read this book. I did not finish it. I may try again another time but for now it’s a DNF for me.

Interesting premise, but a disappointing book. The dialogue is shallow and a little unbelievable, the doctors are always cussing and, sometimes, physically fighting. I found it completely unbelievable, not really sure what this was supposed to accomplish. And, in the end, I felt that the explanations of what had happened were a bit flimsy.

On the plus side, the plot was engaging if a bit heavy handed on the constant news about the computer virus. There were some moments of not only intrigue but definitely good plot twists. While I wasn't completely impressed with this book, I think there is potential and I am looking forward to reading the next installment.

My ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher, the opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.

The title of this book is what drew me in and made me want to read it. I have never read a book by this author however, I was not disappointed. This book held up to its name and a must read.

Anthony Lee's "Doctor Lucifer" offers a thrilling concept: a doctor races against time to identify a hacker targeting his patients. The story unfolds at a good pace initially, introducing Dr. Mark Lin, a likable protagonist, and the chilling mystery surrounding the cyber attacks.

The novel excels in its medical intrigue. Lee's inclusion of medical terminology adds a layer of realism, potentially sparking reader curiosity and offering a chance to learn new terms (though some might find it technical). The focus on a cyber threat within the medical field provides a unique and unsettling twist.

However, the narrative stumbles in a few areas. The repetitive nature of the cyber attacks, with Dr. Lin seemingly not actively seeking help or reporting the threats, feels unrealistic for a medical professional. Their natural instinct would be to protect themselves and their patients by involving authorities.

Furthermore, Dr. Lin's character undergoes a significant shift. While initially relatable, his internal monologues and actions become increasingly unlikeable by the end. This shift might leave readers disengaged.

Finally, the reveal of Doctor Lucifer's identity and Dr. Lin's ultimate resolution of the situation feel underwhelming. The buildup promises a larger payoff.

Despite these shortcomings, "Doctor Lucifer" offers an engaging premise and a glimpse into the world of medical technology's vulnerabilities. Readers with an interest in medical thrillers might still find it enjoyable. However, those seeking a perfectly polished narrative with a satisfying conclusion might be left wanting more.

Dnf
I tried very hard to at least make it to the 30% mark but the main character is too annoying for me. The writing feels choppy and like the author is trying to sound smart most of the time without thinking if using those terms or over explaining medical procedures is actually good for the story. 
The idea sounded good but the execution felt short.

Unfortunate I couldn’t get into this one. I tried. The characters seemed to not be as detailed as I like to connect and the writing was hard to follow. I liked the idea of the story and think I would have enjoyed it more if it was just a bit more of a flow.