Sophy Smythe writes intriguing mystery-thrillers, where facts and fiction blur. The Charlie Martens, MD series have captured readers worldwide. Sophy is a medical doctor and her experience and facination for what happens in the medical world form the backdrop for her books.
Charlie Martens, MD, series:
1. THE MEDICAL CODE
“Some secrets don’t stay buried. They get prescribed.”
A doctor investigates the murder of her friend and uncovers a pharmaceutical conspiracy rooted in fraud, corruption, and dangerous ambition.
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2. THE TROUBLEMAKER
“When the healer becomes the hunted.”
While investigating a deadly meningitis outbreak, Dr. Charlie Martens finds her world collapsing around her: her partner murdered, her daughter kidnapped, and powerful interests determined to silence her before she exposes the truth.
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3. THE HELLRAISER (out October 2026)
“Human genius created it to save the world. Now it’s decided to correct it.”
An AI-engineered virus targets victims based on carbon footprint and digital behaviour, turning climate guilt into a weapon.
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Co-author of:
A RIGHT COZY CHRISTMAS CRIME
What happens when 13 crime writers tell a Christmas story: Murder, mystery and mayhem at Christmas. For those who love Agatha Christie-like stories.
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