Sweet Amber

Lee W. Hickok, MD, is an alcoholic. Curiously, his presence is required for New Year’s Eve in-hospital overnight call. After consuming sweet amber bourbon, the urologist emergently consults on a difficult case. While the surgery is a success, the reason for his presence becomes apparent; the patient is a powerful politician.

At the university, Lee W. is a hero. However, tragedy follows the surgery. The absence of essential equipment is revealed, removal the meddling of the patient’s chief of staff.

A DWI begins Lee W. on a tumultuous course of betrayal and malpractice accusations.

A diversionary media blitz accuses Lee W. of malpractice. An investigative journalist makes the public aware. These issues come to a state senate inquest.

A last binge changes Lee W’s life, forever.

Sweet Amber is a novel of redemption, which exposes drug and alcohol abuse in the world of medicine.