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Series: Medical Kidnap Files #8
Genres: YA suspense
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PANS, Medical Kidnap Files #8
It just didn’t feel right
Michael Young used to be funny. He used to be easy. He used to come downstairs for dinner without counting every step.
That was before.
Now he’s thirteen, thirty pounds underweight, and convinced he is going to choke to death on a mouthful of mashed potatoes. His brain won’t stop. His body won’t cooperate. And when he collapses in the middle of English class, the seizure that lands him in hospital is only the beginning of his problems.
Because the people who are supposed to help him have decided they already know what’s wrong. And what’s wrong, they believe, is his mother.
A gripping YA medical thriller about a system that fails the children it was intended to protect.
Perfect for readers who love:
- YA psychological suspense with real-world stakes
- Medical mysteries and misdiagnosis thrillers
- Stories of teens fighting unjust systems
- Emotional, issue-driven thrillers without the gore
A page-turning suspense novel filled with twists, urgency, and the fight for truth against impossible odds.
Thirteen Steps
“Michael counted the stairs as he went down. Three steps, turn, eight steps, turn, two steps. Thirteen. He wished that he didn’t live in a house with thirteen steps. Hadn’t the builders stopped to think about that? About thirteen being odd, prime, and unlucky?”
Michael’s rituals are just the first symptoms of a mind under siege—and the system isn’t looking for a cure; it’s looking for a culprit.
His Mind Is Burning
- Cursive Clue: the sudden deterioration of Michael’s handwriting
- Bugged by Bugs: paralyzing obsession with superbugs
- Hidden Rituals: Behind the oversized hoodies and long sleeves lie more secrets that Michael cannot share
Hunted By The System
Who will love it?
- Readers drawn to the wrongful accusation narrative and the battle against systemic overreach.
- Those who crave high-stakes tension, complex “unsolved” symptoms, and a race against the clock.
- Anyone interested in struggles with invisible disability and the terrifying reality of medical kidnapping.
Fight For The Truth
- A raw, unfiltered look at a child whose brain has become his own worst enemy.
- Follow the underground railroad for medical refugees as they risk everything to protect children.
- A mother’s intuition stands between her child and a lifetime of misdiagnosis.
Praise for the Series
“P.D. Workman has penned another incredibly intense and absolutely heartbreaking story about a teen caught up in the very system developed to protect children from those who would do them harm. —Kim, Goodreads Reviewer”
“One of P D Workman’s great strengths is her ability to create believable, likeable and often unusual characters – you feel you really get to know the protagonists in her novels. —John C, Goodreads Reviewer”
FAQs
What is PANS about?
PANS is a medical-suspense novel in the Medical Kidnap Files universe that follows teens, caregivers, and advocates as they fight an unjust system that mistakes illness for neglect.
Is this book based on real events?
The story is fictional, but it is inspired by real-world cases, clinical literature, and families’ experiences.
Do I need to read the other Medical Kidnap Files books first?
Each title in the series centers on a different case. PANS stands alone, though returning readers will notice recurring themes and familiar advocates.
Who will enjoy this book?
Readers who like medical suspense, issue-driven YA fiction, trauma-informed plots, and stories about advocacy, medical ethics, and family resilience.
