The medical examiner's job is to speak for the dead, and protect the living. But what happens when the dead speak for themselves? Stephen Englehart, an Armed Forces medical examiner. dedicates his life to bringing peace to the families of fallen soldiers. Tagged as one of the best, he's able to spot forensic clues others miss. But when the body of a US Marine, supposedly burned beyond recognition, shows up with hardly a scratch, even Stephen is stumped. Were the bodies switched? Then, in the middle of the autopsy, the impossible happens. The soldier wakes up. Something incredible-and dangerous-is happening to the military's elite, and Stephen may be the only one who can figure it out. And when Stephen's sister, a Green Beret, goes missing, the entire military machine seems designed to stop him from finding her. To find the truth and save his sister, one man must stand against an army. Can he be the hero he never thought he could? "A rollercoaster ride filled with thrills and intrigue." - Reader's Favorite "A high-octane blend of action and intrigue where the momentum rarely lets up." - Book Viral Reviews "A powder-keg combination of military, medical, and technothriller. Buckle in for a wild and suspenseful ride." - Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Rips through twists and turns that will make you dizzy." -Lisa Black, New York Times bestselling author "If you want a fast, heart-pounding thriller that you can't put down, make Heroic Measures your next read." -Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, crime author "If you love a good thriller, Heroic Measures is a must-read...With plot twists around every corner, this novel will have you hooked from the very first page, making it a great choice for just about any reader." -Book Nerdection "This is a great step into military and technothrillers for fans of Patricia Cornwell and other forensic crime authors, and an equally perfect introduction to more relationship-based novels for military fiction buffs." - firstCLUE Reviews Joel Shulkin, MD is the author of Adverse Effects and Toxic Effects, the first two novels in the Memory Thieves series, and he has penned award-winning short stories and poetry. A developmental-behavioral pediatrician and United States Air Force veteran with a master's inpublic health, Joel lives in Florida with his wife, two daughters, and two puppies.