"The Intern": Same-sex relationships, suspense & crime collide in intense medical love story

Saint Louis, Missouri – While most authors use their first novel to do nothing but simply test the literary waters, John S. Daniels is rapidly proving that a debut release is also an opportunity to rival the bestsellers. Not only that, but The Intern bucks all trends with gusto to make huge strides for the LGBT literary movement – and brings the market one of the most unlikely yet compelling romance stories to hit the shelves this year.

Daniels calls on elements of his own life to showcase the deep love that two men can have for each other, with the action playing out through the unique periscope of the world of medicine. You see, Daniels has been practicing Internal Medicine and Endocrinology for almost four decades – making him one of the few authors able to craft a story that so accurately reflects the intense, competitive and often tumultuous world of the white-walled medical center.

Synopsis:

When Jason Green begins his internship at Sinai Medical Center, there appears to be no limit to what he can achieve. Brilliant, hardworking, and driven by an intense desire to ease people's suffering, Jason has a knack for asking the questions that will lead to correct diagnoses. His efforts earn him the respect of his superiors -- and the attention of Philip Olsen, a devastatingly attractive orthopedic surgeon. But none of Jason's abilities can prepare him for the challenges he faces outside the hospital. Philip, with whom Jason has a seemingly perfect relationship, betrays him with another man. Dr. Fang, his dedicated but aloof research partner, guards a secret that might compromise their research. Can the problem-solving techniques that serve Jason so well in the medical world help him to repair the rifts in his relationships?

"I wanted to create something truly different; a story that advances the LGBT movement yet takes place in the enigmatic world of medicine that so few people ever get to experience," explains Daniels. "The amazing and convenient twist is that my own life is that story, and served as bold inspiration for what I hope becomes a popular and widely-respected book. The gay love story depicted is beautiful, full-on and comes with all of the twists and complications that will satisfy the thirsts of those who have never before ventured into LGBT fiction. Those of us in the medical world are incredibly driven and dedicated to our profession. It produces a love dynamic that is somewhat unique to our own industry. It's unlike anything the market has seen before."

Continuing, "But it's not just a romance novel. That side of things is perfectly offset by its suspense/thriller undertones that come into play when some high-value research data is stolen by the Chinese government, leading to the attempted assassination of our protagonist. Want to know more? You'll have to buy the book!"

Since its release, critics have come out in force with rave reviews. For example, Michelle L. Slebenman comments, "This debut novel is a gem of romance, intrigue, and a glimpse into the world of medicine. The reader immediately jumps into medical intern Jason Green's life and doesn't want to leave. He is both brilliant and vulnerable which makes him quite endearing. I found myself loving the literature references, movie quotes, and the musical theme throughout".

Susie Knopf adds, "A good read and enjoyed learning what young doctors go through as well as their dedication to there profession. Also enjoyed the character development and thought the subject matter was dealt with in an honest and educational manner. Anxious for hearing more about Jason Green in a second novel!"

The Intern, from Wheatmark, is available now: http://amzn.to/22aSFMK.

The Gayly - 5/31/2016 @ 2:27 p.m. CDT