Darden North, MD, is a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist in Jackson, MS, a background that lends unmistakable authenticity to his medical thrillers. Set in the Deep South, North’s contemporary novels are built around intense -- yet believable – characters who are often embroiled in controversy. As one reviewer has said, he writes “the truth of medical fiction.”

North has written and published three novels in the mystery/suspense/medical thriller genre: House Call (hardcover 2005, paperback 2007), Points of Origin (hardcover 2006), and Fresh Frozen (hardcover 2008). Both House Call and Points of Origin have received national awards.

A few years ago, Darden North hung up his golf clubs for a laptop – but on occasion is still spotted with a croquet mallet or garden shovel. He is writing a fourth novel as he continues to deliver babies and maintain a full gynecological practice.

The author can be contacted at darden@dardennorth.com and welcomes reader comments.