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Do Not Resuscitate: Hospital Evil...Where No One Can Hear You Scream
“Do Not Resuscitate - An inventive combination of high-stakes hospital drama mixed with supernatural horror, fueled by a terrifying villain from beyond the grave who turns a medical intern’s life upside down with his nefarious plan to get revenge for his own death.” –Erik Bork, author, screenwriter on HBO’s Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the Moon
When medical intern Harry Lindmark’s patient gruesomely dies, he fears an Angel of Death is loose in his hospital. Soon, however, Harry falls under suspicion when unexpected deaths mount. His desperate investigation to clear his name reveals a nightmarish conspiracy—hungering souls of those long-dead are killing his patients, led by the vengeful soul of former physician Sylvester Morrow, as heartless in death as he was in life. Their motive is as unimaginable as it is grotesque—they are seeking escape from a painful afterlife limbo by claiming bodies left vacant at the moment of death only to be restored to life through modern medical resuscitation.
Burdened with his infant’s death and a wife grieving alone due to his long hours, Harry must now confront a more urgent challenge. How can he overcome entities that have already escaped the limits of life itself? The dead have their own plans for the living they envy, leaving Harry in desperate pursuit of some solution to save all those he cares about.
In today’s hospitals, instruments of healing can so easily be turned into instruments of death. With a belief in worlds existing beyond, Do Not Resuscitate becomes uncomfortably possible.
When medical intern Harry Lindmark’s patient gruesomely dies, he fears an Angel of Death is loose in his hospital. Soon, however, Harry falls under suspicion when unexpected deaths mount. His desperate investigation to clear his name reveals a nightmarish conspiracy—hungering souls of those long-dead are killing his patients, led by the vengeful soul of former physician Sylvester Morrow, as heartless in death as he was in life. Their motive is as unimaginable as it is grotesque—they are seeking escape from a painful afterlife limbo by claiming bodies left vacant at the moment of death only to be restored to life through modern medical resuscitation.
Burdened with his infant’s death and a wife grieving alone due to his long hours, Harry must now confront a more urgent challenge. How can he overcome entities that have already escaped the limits of life itself? The dead have their own plans for the living they envy, leaving Harry in desperate pursuit of some solution to save all those he cares about.
In today’s hospitals, instruments of healing can so easily be turned into instruments of death. With a belief in worlds existing beyond, Do Not Resuscitate becomes uncomfortably possible.
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267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025
Frightening hospital setting with mysterious deaths of patients. The moments leading up to the deaths were so intense and terrifying. I love how realistic this book felt to the point I’d be scared to go to work tomorrow if I was a doctor.
There were a lot of characters that were patients but all had distinct characteristics that set them apart. I enjoyed getting to read the backgrounds given of some characters. Audrey, Harry, and Kevin were my favorite characters. Harry running from the grief of his child and how empathetic he was towards his patients made him a very likable and realistic character.
Too much dialogue.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
There were a lot of characters that were patients but all had distinct characteristics that set them apart. I enjoyed getting to read the backgrounds given of some characters. Audrey, Harry, and Kevin were my favorite characters. Harry running from the grief of his child and how empathetic he was towards his patients made him a very likable and realistic character.
Too much dialogue.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 30, 2025
Authors, especially aspiring authors, are so often told to write what they know. Well, I’ve got to tell you, I think Scott Eveloff has truly taken that to heart. A physician for decades, Dr. Eveloff has given us a book about which nightmares are made with Do Not Resuscitate: Hospital Evil… Where No One Can Hear You Scream. This is 100% NOT the book you want to read while you’re in the hospital.
This creatively chilling horror novel centers around a new medical intern, Dr. Harry Lindmark. He’s so brand new, he probably still has a tag somewhere on his brilliant white lab coat. As a first-year intern still getting used to being called “Doctor,” he’s delicately feeling his way around the medical and political forum that is the teaching hospital he’s been assigned to.
Harry’s a likable kind of guy. As an intern, he’s sort of middle-of-the-pack; he’s not the best and the brightest, but he’s also not the slowest guy on the team. He does okay, considering he is shiny-new. But Harry’s got more problems than just the long hours he’s working as an intern. He’s got a wife at home who desperately needs and wants him. They recently lost their son at birth, and she’s having to go through the grieving process alone while Harry works the outrageous hours of a medical intern.
Harry, with his workload, hasn’t even begun the grief process, which only adds to the difficulty between him and his wife, Connie. Right now, he’s not sure if he’s better off at the busy hospital running himself ragged, or at home with his desperate wife, who bugs him about the number of hours he’s gone. We get it— his wife needs him, and he needs to be there with her. But he’s in kind of an impossible situation. It’s easy to see both sides of this conflict.
There are several fascinating characters in Do Not Resuscitate. One of them is Dr. Bethany, a third-year resident and kind of the Golden Boy of the hospital. He does well, and he totally leads the pack when it comes to resuscitating patients. There’s also a much older doctor who’s basically been put out to pasture for dementia. He’s over on the nursing home side of the hospital. Everyone calls him Doc Travis, and they say he was brilliant in his day. But now he is a crazy old man who nobody listens to anymore.
The patients in the hospital provide some unique characters and amazing moments as well. Some of these moments are laugh-out-loud funny, some are heartbreaking, and some just make you shake your head at this nonsensical thing called life… or death.
But perhaps the most interesting character here is a man called Washington. He’s a guy that everyone in the hospital knows. In fact, he always seems to be around. But he’s just transportation. He’s an older gentleman who has worked there forever— no one’s even sure how long he’s been there. He’s good at his job, and everybody likes him. The interesting thing, though, is this guy who transports patients from one place to another within the hospital has an amazing knack for being around when a patient has flatlined. Strange.
As Harry tries to adjust to his routine, his home life, and all the difficulties between the two, he finds himself struggling with something he can’t sort out. He had a patient die rather horribly and ever since then, he’s been losing more and more patients under mysterious circumstances. Some of these patients have been resuscitated, most brought back to life by the esteemed Dr. Bethany. One such patient was even miraculously changed after being resuscitated by Dr. Bethany. Everyone, even the parents of this young man, is just shaking their heads in bewilderment at what’s happened here. But no one is thanking Dr. Lindmark, because he wasn’t the one who brought him back. He was the doc who was there when the young man flatlined mysteriously. Lindmark isn’t exactly raking in the politics points or the “Oh gee, you’re a great doctor!” moments. He’s really struggling, and he’s beginning to think that perhaps the Angel of Death may be out to get him by killing his patients.
I don’t know about you, but the idea of an entity in a hospital being so mad at a doctor that it would want to kill his patients scares the stuff out of me. That is not a hospital I would want to be a patient in. I don’t think I’d want to be a doctor there either, because people are dying at a rapid rate and now the hospital and especially poor Dr. Lindmarkare under scrutiny for the number of patients they’ve lost.
But there’s more going on here than Lindmark’s so-called Angel of Death. What’s really happening here is so much more heinous than a possible evil entity, and it may just blow your mind. Because, in truth, this one’s pretty plausible, folks. I love a good thriller, and I have no problem engaging my suspension of belief to enjoy a good book, but I didn’t have to suspend much on this one. The more I thought about it, the less comfortable I felt. It’s a little too close to possible for me.
My understanding is that this is Dr. Eveloff’s debut novel. After 30 years as a medical doctor and being a guest on several national shows, he decided to put pen to paper, so to speak, and his novel is the stuff of my nightmares. I am extremely impressed; fascinated by the concept he created, by the originality, the pacing, the content, and the virtual texture of this novel. It’s intriguing, frightening, and thoroughly chilling . If you’re a fan of things paranormal, of things that go bump in the night, of awesome horror stories, or plausible thrillers, run to your favorite bookseller and grab this novel. Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD is waiting to shake up your nighttime reading.
This creatively chilling horror novel centers around a new medical intern, Dr. Harry Lindmark. He’s so brand new, he probably still has a tag somewhere on his brilliant white lab coat. As a first-year intern still getting used to being called “Doctor,” he’s delicately feeling his way around the medical and political forum that is the teaching hospital he’s been assigned to.
Harry’s a likable kind of guy. As an intern, he’s sort of middle-of-the-pack; he’s not the best and the brightest, but he’s also not the slowest guy on the team. He does okay, considering he is shiny-new. But Harry’s got more problems than just the long hours he’s working as an intern. He’s got a wife at home who desperately needs and wants him. They recently lost their son at birth, and she’s having to go through the grieving process alone while Harry works the outrageous hours of a medical intern.
Harry, with his workload, hasn’t even begun the grief process, which only adds to the difficulty between him and his wife, Connie. Right now, he’s not sure if he’s better off at the busy hospital running himself ragged, or at home with his desperate wife, who bugs him about the number of hours he’s gone. We get it— his wife needs him, and he needs to be there with her. But he’s in kind of an impossible situation. It’s easy to see both sides of this conflict.
There are several fascinating characters in Do Not Resuscitate. One of them is Dr. Bethany, a third-year resident and kind of the Golden Boy of the hospital. He does well, and he totally leads the pack when it comes to resuscitating patients. There’s also a much older doctor who’s basically been put out to pasture for dementia. He’s over on the nursing home side of the hospital. Everyone calls him Doc Travis, and they say he was brilliant in his day. But now he is a crazy old man who nobody listens to anymore.
The patients in the hospital provide some unique characters and amazing moments as well. Some of these moments are laugh-out-loud funny, some are heartbreaking, and some just make you shake your head at this nonsensical thing called life… or death.
But perhaps the most interesting character here is a man called Washington. He’s a guy that everyone in the hospital knows. In fact, he always seems to be around. But he’s just transportation. He’s an older gentleman who has worked there forever— no one’s even sure how long he’s been there. He’s good at his job, and everybody likes him. The interesting thing, though, is this guy who transports patients from one place to another within the hospital has an amazing knack for being around when a patient has flatlined. Strange.
As Harry tries to adjust to his routine, his home life, and all the difficulties between the two, he finds himself struggling with something he can’t sort out. He had a patient die rather horribly and ever since then, he’s been losing more and more patients under mysterious circumstances. Some of these patients have been resuscitated, most brought back to life by the esteemed Dr. Bethany. One such patient was even miraculously changed after being resuscitated by Dr. Bethany. Everyone, even the parents of this young man, is just shaking their heads in bewilderment at what’s happened here. But no one is thanking Dr. Lindmark, because he wasn’t the one who brought him back. He was the doc who was there when the young man flatlined mysteriously. Lindmark isn’t exactly raking in the politics points or the “Oh gee, you’re a great doctor!” moments. He’s really struggling, and he’s beginning to think that perhaps the Angel of Death may be out to get him by killing his patients.
I don’t know about you, but the idea of an entity in a hospital being so mad at a doctor that it would want to kill his patients scares the stuff out of me. That is not a hospital I would want to be a patient in. I don’t think I’d want to be a doctor there either, because people are dying at a rapid rate and now the hospital and especially poor Dr. Lindmarkare under scrutiny for the number of patients they’ve lost.
But there’s more going on here than Lindmark’s so-called Angel of Death. What’s really happening here is so much more heinous than a possible evil entity, and it may just blow your mind. Because, in truth, this one’s pretty plausible, folks. I love a good thriller, and I have no problem engaging my suspension of belief to enjoy a good book, but I didn’t have to suspend much on this one. The more I thought about it, the less comfortable I felt. It’s a little too close to possible for me.
My understanding is that this is Dr. Eveloff’s debut novel. After 30 years as a medical doctor and being a guest on several national shows, he decided to put pen to paper, so to speak, and his novel is the stuff of my nightmares. I am extremely impressed; fascinated by the concept he created, by the originality, the pacing, the content, and the virtual texture of this novel. It’s intriguing, frightening, and thoroughly chilling . If you’re a fan of things paranormal, of things that go bump in the night, of awesome horror stories, or plausible thrillers, run to your favorite bookseller and grab this novel. Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD is waiting to shake up your nighttime reading.
May 31, 2026
Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, M.D.
Narrated by Deborah Kosnett
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What’s life like working in a hospital? Hopefully not like this story! 😬
This is a creepy and chilling medical thriller!
It’s an exciting and gripping story that kept me hooked from start to finish. There are lots of twists, turns, graphic scenes and supernatural parts. It’s action packed and I felt like I was watching an intense medical drama-horror show.
It’s a well written story and it’s very entertaining!
I listened to the audio and the narrator did an excellent job!! I enjoyed the listen!!
*For medical lovers, check out this thriller!!*
Narrated by Deborah Kosnett
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What’s life like working in a hospital? Hopefully not like this story! 😬
This is a creepy and chilling medical thriller!
It’s an exciting and gripping story that kept me hooked from start to finish. There are lots of twists, turns, graphic scenes and supernatural parts. It’s action packed and I felt like I was watching an intense medical drama-horror show.
It’s a well written story and it’s very entertaining!
I listened to the audio and the narrator did an excellent job!! I enjoyed the listen!!
*For medical lovers, check out this thriller!!*
October 13, 2025
Do Not Resuscitate is a gripping medical thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. The author’s strong command of medical terminology and authentic procedural detail adds a realistic depth to this story- centered around medical anomalies and moral dilemmas. The plot is filled with twists and turns that keep readers guessing through the tense, hospital-based setting. It is perfect for anyone looking for a fast, action-packed thriller.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2025
A compelling story of phantasms and pharmacy, this novel creates a deeply intricate world with well formed characters. How much will a human soul fight for life given medical, emotional, or corporeal limitations? Cannot wait to see what is next for Dr. Eveloff’s writing
October 19, 2025
⭐ Rating: 4/5 ⭐
📝 Short Summary
When patients begin dying in horrific and unexplained ways, medical intern Harry Lindmark suspects something sinister in the hospital—but the real nightmare begins when he becomes the prime suspect. As the deaths increase, Harry uncovers a terrifying truth: vengeful spirits trapped in a painful afterlife are hijacking newly dead bodies through modern resuscitation… and they’re not stopping.
💭 Full Review:
Horror + hospital = NEVER a good combination… which means it’s PERFECT for me. 🏥👻
From page one, this book had me on edge. The atmosphere is chilling, clinical, and claustrophobic. There’s something extra terrifying about horror happening in a place that’s supposed to SAVE lives.
The pacing was fast and relentless, and I never felt bored for a second. Every chapter ended with me needing to know more. The writing is sharp and immersive without ever getting overly technical, even with the medical setting. It reads like a mix of ghost story, medical thriller, and supernatural horror, which is such a unique combo.
The characters were surprisingly well developed, especially Harry. He’s dealing with grief, guilt, and emotional trauma while trying to uncover the truth. I actually felt for him, and that made the horror hit even harder. The villain? Unhinged and unforgettable. I love a supernatural antagonist with a purpose, and this one had real rage and personality behind the horror.
What I really loved is how the book explores the dark side of medical ethics, death, and the afterlife. The idea of spirits using modern resuscitation to re-enter the living world is such a creepy and weirdly believable concept. 👀
If you love haunted hospitals, possession, high stakes, and creepy medical horror, this one delivers. It’s unsettling, emotional, and full of tension from start to finish.
✨ Favorite Element:
The blend of medical realism and supernatural horror it felt disturbingly possible.
🧠 Trigger Warnings:
Death of an infant
Medical trauma / hospital deaths
Gruesome / graphic death scenes
Body horror / gore
Supernatural violence
Possession / loss of bodily autonomy
Grief and emotional trauma
Gaslighting / blame
Mental health struggles
✅ Would I Recommend?
YES! A chilling, fast paced medical horror with heart and real stakes. If you love ghost stories with a thriller edge, add this to your TBR.
🎭 Tropes / Genre Tags:
Haunted Hospital
Supernatural Villain
Seeking Revenge
Race Against Time
Body Snatching
Medical Thriller
Ghost Story
🙏 Thank You:
Thank you to NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
📝 Short Summary
When patients begin dying in horrific and unexplained ways, medical intern Harry Lindmark suspects something sinister in the hospital—but the real nightmare begins when he becomes the prime suspect. As the deaths increase, Harry uncovers a terrifying truth: vengeful spirits trapped in a painful afterlife are hijacking newly dead bodies through modern resuscitation… and they’re not stopping.
💭 Full Review:
Horror + hospital = NEVER a good combination… which means it’s PERFECT for me. 🏥👻
From page one, this book had me on edge. The atmosphere is chilling, clinical, and claustrophobic. There’s something extra terrifying about horror happening in a place that’s supposed to SAVE lives.
The pacing was fast and relentless, and I never felt bored for a second. Every chapter ended with me needing to know more. The writing is sharp and immersive without ever getting overly technical, even with the medical setting. It reads like a mix of ghost story, medical thriller, and supernatural horror, which is such a unique combo.
The characters were surprisingly well developed, especially Harry. He’s dealing with grief, guilt, and emotional trauma while trying to uncover the truth. I actually felt for him, and that made the horror hit even harder. The villain? Unhinged and unforgettable. I love a supernatural antagonist with a purpose, and this one had real rage and personality behind the horror.
What I really loved is how the book explores the dark side of medical ethics, death, and the afterlife. The idea of spirits using modern resuscitation to re-enter the living world is such a creepy and weirdly believable concept. 👀
If you love haunted hospitals, possession, high stakes, and creepy medical horror, this one delivers. It’s unsettling, emotional, and full of tension from start to finish.
✨ Favorite Element:
The blend of medical realism and supernatural horror it felt disturbingly possible.
🧠 Trigger Warnings:
Death of an infant
Medical trauma / hospital deaths
Gruesome / graphic death scenes
Body horror / gore
Supernatural violence
Possession / loss of bodily autonomy
Grief and emotional trauma
Gaslighting / blame
Mental health struggles
✅ Would I Recommend?
YES! A chilling, fast paced medical horror with heart and real stakes. If you love ghost stories with a thriller edge, add this to your TBR.
🎭 Tropes / Genre Tags:
Haunted Hospital
Supernatural Villain
Seeking Revenge
Race Against Time
Body Snatching
Medical Thriller
Ghost Story
🙏 Thank You:
Thank you to NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 14, 2025
Diane Donovan
Editor, Donovan's Literary Services
Editor, Bookwatch
Author: San Francisco Relocated
Do Not Resuscitate
Scott Eveloff MD
Black Rose Writing
978-1-68513-663-5 $21.95
Website: scotteveloff.com
Ordering: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/thri...
What happens when the supernatural world edges into thriller territory? Do Not Resuscitate is what emerges. It’s a production designed to captivate with intrigue, engage with suspense, and delight with unpredictable force as medical intern Harry Lindmark falls under suspicion for not just one death under his watch, but a series of unexplained demises.
Things become personal with the death of his infant son as Harry struggles to discern what is going on, only to fall into apparently nefarious supernatural influences which shouldn’t be happening—but are.
Even the book’s descriptive subtitle (“Hospital Evil – Where No One Can Hear You Scream”) is a draw. The first-person story examines DNR issues and demands, seemingly accidental but suspicious death scenarios, and tense reconsiderations of how closely the fine line between life and death can align:
Launched from medical school naïveté into internship, I’d barely been prepared for all the disease and death that nature caused. But no amount of lectures or hands-on education could have prepared me for the horrors beyond death. There was nothing natural about that hospital. Or probably for any hospital that housed so much disease and dying. Who could I go to for help? What textbook could I read for the right guideline? Who was next? The thoughts terrified me.
Readers interested in medical thrillers that sizzle with the added value of supernatural intrigue will find Do Not Resuscitate nicely blends an investigative tone with bigger-picture thinking about moral and ethical life conundrums.
Its use of the first person brings readers directly into Harry’s perspectives and evolving personal and professional conundrums. The strange events endangering his patients and those he cares about test not only his problem-solving skills, but his ability to define his life’s path and validate his value.
As each piece of a greater puzzle falls into place, readers will find the realistic concerns, medical scenarios, and supernatural impacts a fine formula for unpredictable, engrossing mystery reading.
Libraries that delve into Do Not Resuscitate will want to recommend it to a wide audience of mystery readers, supernatural fiction followers, and reading groups seeking immersive experiences.
Replete with finely-tuned tension and personal reflection, Do Not Resuscitate is a powerful story that injects observations that are thoroughly compelling; lingering in the mind long after the mystery is resolved.
Review #1: Review by Alma Boucher
Reviewed by:
Alma Boucher
Review Rating:
5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Get your free 5-star seal!
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Editor, Donovan's Literary Services
Editor, Bookwatch
Author: San Francisco Relocated
Do Not Resuscitate
Scott Eveloff MD
Black Rose Writing
978-1-68513-663-5 $21.95
Website: scotteveloff.com
Ordering: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/thri...
What happens when the supernatural world edges into thriller territory? Do Not Resuscitate is what emerges. It’s a production designed to captivate with intrigue, engage with suspense, and delight with unpredictable force as medical intern Harry Lindmark falls under suspicion for not just one death under his watch, but a series of unexplained demises.
Things become personal with the death of his infant son as Harry struggles to discern what is going on, only to fall into apparently nefarious supernatural influences which shouldn’t be happening—but are.
Even the book’s descriptive subtitle (“Hospital Evil – Where No One Can Hear You Scream”) is a draw. The first-person story examines DNR issues and demands, seemingly accidental but suspicious death scenarios, and tense reconsiderations of how closely the fine line between life and death can align:
Launched from medical school naïveté into internship, I’d barely been prepared for all the disease and death that nature caused. But no amount of lectures or hands-on education could have prepared me for the horrors beyond death. There was nothing natural about that hospital. Or probably for any hospital that housed so much disease and dying. Who could I go to for help? What textbook could I read for the right guideline? Who was next? The thoughts terrified me.
Readers interested in medical thrillers that sizzle with the added value of supernatural intrigue will find Do Not Resuscitate nicely blends an investigative tone with bigger-picture thinking about moral and ethical life conundrums.
Its use of the first person brings readers directly into Harry’s perspectives and evolving personal and professional conundrums. The strange events endangering his patients and those he cares about test not only his problem-solving skills, but his ability to define his life’s path and validate his value.
As each piece of a greater puzzle falls into place, readers will find the realistic concerns, medical scenarios, and supernatural impacts a fine formula for unpredictable, engrossing mystery reading.
Libraries that delve into Do Not Resuscitate will want to recommend it to a wide audience of mystery readers, supernatural fiction followers, and reading groups seeking immersive experiences.
Replete with finely-tuned tension and personal reflection, Do Not Resuscitate is a powerful story that injects observations that are thoroughly compelling; lingering in the mind long after the mystery is resolved.
Review #1: Review by Alma Boucher
Reviewed by:
Alma Boucher
Review Rating:
5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Get your free 5-star seal!
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August 14, 2025
Review #1: Review by Alma Boucher
Reviewed by:
Alma Boucher
Review Rating:
5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Get your free 5-star seal!
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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers’ Favorite
In Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD, Harry Lindmark, an intern at Narragansett General Hospital, experienced the loss of a young patient who was not meant to die. Doctor Travis, a patient of Harry, warned Harry that years ago, he had alerted his colleagues that ghosts were harming his patients. No one took Travis seriously. Travis refused resuscitation because he believed the ghosts were targeting him because he knew about them. Harry and his wife had suffered the loss of their child, leaving her to grieve alone at home while he was at work. One day, Connie introduced Harry to her new friend Denise, along with her daughter Audrey, and they all clicked immediately, particularly Harry and Audrey, who formed a strong bond. But the sinister force haunting the hospital came close to endangering those Harry cared about, and he was determined to protect his loved ones at all costs.
Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD, is an eerie and thought-provoking medical thriller. It immersed me in a world where science meets the supernatural with dreadful outcomes. The story was gripping and emotionally intense. The portrayal of events felt so authentic that I felt as if I were living through it myself. The characters were intricately developed and believable, including the ghosts. The hospital environment acted as a character in itself, transforming into a battleground between life and death. The writing was exceptional, keeping me engaged from beginning to end. I found myself racing through the pages, eager to discover what would unfold next. At times, this thriller resembled a horror tale, and I often found myself anxiously biting my nails in anticipation. I was so absorbed in the book that it took me a moment to realize I had reached the end.
Reviewed by:
Alma Boucher
Review Rating:
5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Get your free 5-star seal!
________________________________________
Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers’ Favorite
In Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD, Harry Lindmark, an intern at Narragansett General Hospital, experienced the loss of a young patient who was not meant to die. Doctor Travis, a patient of Harry, warned Harry that years ago, he had alerted his colleagues that ghosts were harming his patients. No one took Travis seriously. Travis refused resuscitation because he believed the ghosts were targeting him because he knew about them. Harry and his wife had suffered the loss of their child, leaving her to grieve alone at home while he was at work. One day, Connie introduced Harry to her new friend Denise, along with her daughter Audrey, and they all clicked immediately, particularly Harry and Audrey, who formed a strong bond. But the sinister force haunting the hospital came close to endangering those Harry cared about, and he was determined to protect his loved ones at all costs.
Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD, is an eerie and thought-provoking medical thriller. It immersed me in a world where science meets the supernatural with dreadful outcomes. The story was gripping and emotionally intense. The portrayal of events felt so authentic that I felt as if I were living through it myself. The characters were intricately developed and believable, including the ghosts. The hospital environment acted as a character in itself, transforming into a battleground between life and death. The writing was exceptional, keeping me engaged from beginning to end. I found myself racing through the pages, eager to discover what would unfold next. At times, this thriller resembled a horror tale, and I often found myself anxiously biting my nails in anticipation. I was so absorbed in the book that it took me a moment to realize I had reached the end.
December 11, 2025
I purchased my copy of this book in paperback directly from the author at a book fair in Kansas City, MO last month. I enjoyed speaking briefly with the author, who is articulate and interesting. This book, unfortunately, was not so enjoyable. It's got an intriguing premise - lost souls trapped in an afterlife limbo try to rejoin the living by slipping into the just-vacated bodies of patients at a hospital. In fact, one particular vengeful spirit has been engineering the accidental deaths of patients at this hospital, deaths where the patient can be resuscitated. One soul departs the body upon death, and another slips in at the moment of resuscitation. The story centers on a young intern, Dr. Lindmark, who can somehow sense the presence of these lost souls in the hospital and deduces what is happening. Lindmark has a tragic backstory which figures in the action. My biggest problem with the book was the overwrought tone throughout. Lindmark is tortured by guilt, belittled by his colleagues, overworked, scared by what is happening, and his marriage is falling apart. Overwrought, in other words. I also found the hospital staff's acceptance and overlooking of the many strange events that occur to be unbelievable - at least I hope that real staff in a real hospital would react differently. The author is a doctor, so maybe that is part of his point in the book - doctors and nurses are overworked and distracted, so when weird stuff happens, they just shrug and go on to the next crisis. That possibility is what I found disturbing about the book, not the spooks and spirits. Three out of five stars.
July 11, 2025
Overall Rating = 5
Storyline & Concept = 5
Writing and Delivery = 5
Editorial = 5
Harry Lindmark is a beleaguered medical intern reeling from the tragic loss of his infant, a grieving and increasingly distant wife, and now a growing body count under his watch. What begins as a tense hospital thriller quickly descends into a supernatural nightmare. The dead are returning, seeking resurrection through the wonders of modern medicine. To clear his name, Harry must outwit the leader of these dark souls, a physician every bit as cruel in death as he was in life.
Scott Eveloff crafts a pulse-pounding narrative that threads compassion and emotional tension through a chillingly imaginative supernatural horror premise. Harry is torn between personal tragedy and professional duty, making him a deeply empathetic and relatable protagonist, capturing the reader’s heart and drawing them closer. A captivating supporting cast, both living and dead, offers a diverse and inclusive spectrum of voices that enriches the story’s eerie foundation. With wit and masterful pacing, Eveloff navigates a variety of subject matters without losing momentum, weaving subtle humor, action, and gruesomeness like a stand-up comic performing at a funeral and somehow making it all work. This novel delivers a disturbing combination of medical suspense and paranormal horror that will leave readers gasping for breath.
Sublime Line: “Gripping, original, and frighteningly entertaining, this is a page-turner best enjoyed after your next hospital visit.”
Storyline & Concept = 5
Writing and Delivery = 5
Editorial = 5
Harry Lindmark is a beleaguered medical intern reeling from the tragic loss of his infant, a grieving and increasingly distant wife, and now a growing body count under his watch. What begins as a tense hospital thriller quickly descends into a supernatural nightmare. The dead are returning, seeking resurrection through the wonders of modern medicine. To clear his name, Harry must outwit the leader of these dark souls, a physician every bit as cruel in death as he was in life.
Scott Eveloff crafts a pulse-pounding narrative that threads compassion and emotional tension through a chillingly imaginative supernatural horror premise. Harry is torn between personal tragedy and professional duty, making him a deeply empathetic and relatable protagonist, capturing the reader’s heart and drawing them closer. A captivating supporting cast, both living and dead, offers a diverse and inclusive spectrum of voices that enriches the story’s eerie foundation. With wit and masterful pacing, Eveloff navigates a variety of subject matters without losing momentum, weaving subtle humor, action, and gruesomeness like a stand-up comic performing at a funeral and somehow making it all work. This novel delivers a disturbing combination of medical suspense and paranormal horror that will leave readers gasping for breath.
Sublime Line: “Gripping, original, and frighteningly entertaining, this is a page-turner best enjoyed after your next hospital visit.”
September 24, 2025
Relatable yet haunted, Harry Lindmark is not your typical medical intern. He’s not at the top of his class; he may not even be in the middle. Burdened by scars both physical and emotional, Harry stumbles through the rigors of a rotation in a less-than-stellar, older hospital in Rhode Island, while also connecting, in uncanny ways, with the living and the dead. His first-person voice, raw and immediate, pulls readers into hospital corridors where “Hospital Evil – Where No One Can Hear You Scream” feels less like a subtitle and more like a warning.
What makes Dr. Scott Eveloff’s debut so compelling is the fusion of his physician’s precision with a storyteller’s imagination. He captures the empathy and the heartbreak of caring for and losing patients. The ever-present inclusion of chilling, paranormal elements kept me turning pages with white-knuckled urgency.
One evening, midway through the novel, my shower began dripping—plop-plop, plop-plop—and I was utterly convinced Eveloff’s ghosts had followed me off the page. That’s how plausible his questions about the afterlife, and the “in-between” life of resuscitation, feel.
Do Not Resuscitate is equal parts medical thriller, ghost story, and exploration of what lingers beyond. Chilling and spine-tingling, it’s a perfect choice for the spooky season and winter nights when you want to bury under the covers to escape the cold, and the ghouls.
What makes Dr. Scott Eveloff’s debut so compelling is the fusion of his physician’s precision with a storyteller’s imagination. He captures the empathy and the heartbreak of caring for and losing patients. The ever-present inclusion of chilling, paranormal elements kept me turning pages with white-knuckled urgency.
One evening, midway through the novel, my shower began dripping—plop-plop, plop-plop—and I was utterly convinced Eveloff’s ghosts had followed me off the page. That’s how plausible his questions about the afterlife, and the “in-between” life of resuscitation, feel.
Do Not Resuscitate is equal parts medical thriller, ghost story, and exploration of what lingers beyond. Chilling and spine-tingling, it’s a perfect choice for the spooky season and winter nights when you want to bury under the covers to escape the cold, and the ghouls.
October 16, 2025
Scott Eveloff writes a mix of medical thriller and horror
In Do Not Resuscitate, the reader is brought into the life of Dr. Harry Lindmark, a medical intern grappling with personal loss and the overwhelming pressures of his first year in the ICU. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. Eveloff creates a chilling story that dives into the high-stakes world of hospital life, where the line between life and death blurs into something far more sinister. What a captivating story. The story weaves medical realism with supernatural elements. Eveloff builds tension, creating an atmosphere of dread that lingers long after the final page. The characters are well-developed, with Harry’s internal struggles and moral dilemmas adding depth to the plot and subplots. The pacing is perfect for this type of story, with enough twists and turns to keep this reader guessing. This story is a definite attention grabber, so much I couldn't put it down. This story is absolutely chilling, with death around every corner. What a gripping and incredible storyline. I just became a big fan of this author! Do Not Resuscitate is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book also write a review.
In Do Not Resuscitate, the reader is brought into the life of Dr. Harry Lindmark, a medical intern grappling with personal loss and the overwhelming pressures of his first year in the ICU. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. Eveloff creates a chilling story that dives into the high-stakes world of hospital life, where the line between life and death blurs into something far more sinister. What a captivating story. The story weaves medical realism with supernatural elements. Eveloff builds tension, creating an atmosphere of dread that lingers long after the final page. The characters are well-developed, with Harry’s internal struggles and moral dilemmas adding depth to the plot and subplots. The pacing is perfect for this type of story, with enough twists and turns to keep this reader guessing. This story is a definite attention grabber, so much I couldn't put it down. This story is absolutely chilling, with death around every corner. What a gripping and incredible storyline. I just became a big fan of this author! Do Not Resuscitate is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book also write a review.
September 1, 2025
An intern—Harry Lindmark, an elderly patient who is a medical doctor, a plea to remove a do not resuscitate and past unheeded warnings begin the story that moves rapidly to an unexpected, untimely ICU death and mysterious visions. I am reminded of what Einstein said about where science ends religious-or the metaphysical unknown begins—as I read the fast paced scenes, dripping with medical harsh authenticity and shades of believable other worldly visions like in the movie Ghosts, and I can’t help wondering if this is paranormal or a brilliant thriller. As I turn the pages, the author’s real life expertise shines in the hospital descriptions along with his visceral descriptions of the paranormal aspects and the sharp writing, the action fast-paced storyline make for believable scenes as science and metaphysical blur into one seamless coherent story. Relatable characters burn from the pages: the supervising questionable doctor, the grieving wife and her friend with a handicapped daughter, an orderly, etc. There’s much to appreciate in this hospital-detailed plot—right down to mysterious sodium and insulin levels—and in the end, as I look around my environment, I’m shaking my head wondering how did the talented Everoff come up with this one! Highly recommend.
June 7, 2026
Things, and people, are not always what they seem.
In Do Not Resuscitate, Dr. Scott Eveloff pulls off a rare synthesis of medical thriller, supernatural thriller, and abject horror story. The ever evolving, page-turning story takes the reader on an spellbinding journey through the protagonist’s evolution from troubled medical intern, to face-to-face encounters with souls of the dead, to his own near-death and shaky redemption in the thrilling climax.
The unique, relatable characters, living and dead, drive the story forward; each in their own inimitable way. The protagonist, Dr. Harry Lindmark, narrates the story from first-person point of view. Masterfully written. The supporting characters, Dr. Leland Travis, Charlie Washington, Dr. Bethany, and others, do more than support the protagonist. Each contributes their own perspective and schemes, either for real or in a surrealistic world trapped between life and death.
Read Do Not Resucitate for a compelling, page-turning journey that not only travels in and joins unfamiliar worlds, but also asks the most fundamental question: Who are we, anyway?
In Do Not Resuscitate, Dr. Scott Eveloff pulls off a rare synthesis of medical thriller, supernatural thriller, and abject horror story. The ever evolving, page-turning story takes the reader on an spellbinding journey through the protagonist’s evolution from troubled medical intern, to face-to-face encounters with souls of the dead, to his own near-death and shaky redemption in the thrilling climax.
The unique, relatable characters, living and dead, drive the story forward; each in their own inimitable way. The protagonist, Dr. Harry Lindmark, narrates the story from first-person point of view. Masterfully written. The supporting characters, Dr. Leland Travis, Charlie Washington, Dr. Bethany, and others, do more than support the protagonist. Each contributes their own perspective and schemes, either for real or in a surrealistic world trapped between life and death.
Read Do Not Resucitate for a compelling, page-turning journey that not only travels in and joins unfamiliar worlds, but also asks the most fundamental question: Who are we, anyway?
January 21, 2026
A hospital horror with body swapping and supernatural elements- yes please!.
Do Not Resuscitate was such a gripping, visceral and immersive story that had me glued to the pages from the beginning to the end. The story focuses on young intern Harry and his daily life working rounds in a hospital with everything seeming normal and mundane.
However, there is a malicious and rage induced entity (a former doctor of the hospital) who sets off on a killing spree in order to come back from the inbetween and into the land of the living- it falls on Harry along with his friend Charlie and a patient called Leland to outsmart and trap the evil entity (in the form of Doctor Morrow) and save others from being killed before their time.
This was such a fast paced and fantastic read that I devoured in two sittings and I look forward to reading other world by this author in the future- horror at its finest!.
A huge thankyou to Net galley, Black Rose Writing and the author Scott Eveloff for an arc of this book.
Do Not Resuscitate was such a gripping, visceral and immersive story that had me glued to the pages from the beginning to the end. The story focuses on young intern Harry and his daily life working rounds in a hospital with everything seeming normal and mundane.
However, there is a malicious and rage induced entity (a former doctor of the hospital) who sets off on a killing spree in order to come back from the inbetween and into the land of the living- it falls on Harry along with his friend Charlie and a patient called Leland to outsmart and trap the evil entity (in the form of Doctor Morrow) and save others from being killed before their time.
This was such a fast paced and fantastic read that I devoured in two sittings and I look forward to reading other world by this author in the future- horror at its finest!.
A huge thankyou to Net galley, Black Rose Writing and the author Scott Eveloff for an arc of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 14, 2026
Scott Eveloff's "Do Not Resuscitate" delivers a genuinely unsettling fusion of medical thriller and supernatural horror that finds its terror in institutional mundanity. Medical intern Harry Lindmark makes for an effective everyman protagonist, sleep-deprived and already broken by personal tragedy when he stumbles into a conspiracy where vengeful souls hijack resuscitation to escape afterlife limbo. The concept, hungry dead claiming bodies at the moment of death, is grotesquely inventive and morally queasy in the best way. Eveloff understands that hospitals are already uncanny spaces, and his supernatural elements amplify rather than replace that inherent dread. Some exposition regarding the rules of the afterlife slows momentum, but the set pieces, particularly those involving medical equipment turned hostile, are viscerally effective. For readers who like their horror with clinical precision and existential stakes.
October 17, 2025
Eveloff's supernatural novel takes the reader on a realistic journey through unexplained medical mysteries, leaving you desperate for answers and positive outcomes. Dr. Lindmark's gift feels more like a curse as he attempts to save his patients from a malicious spirit while working to keep his paranoia and psychosis from ruining his career. The first person experience facilitates empathy and gives the reader a somatic stress response as they go through a rollercoaster of emotions in the race to save lives. It is a realistic account of what it is to work in healthcare and the immensity of the responsibility that comes with it. This page turning novel was a gripping read, an artistic rendition of justice and the complexity of death in healthcare.
- Megan Jamieson, author of The Ties That Bind Us
- Megan Jamieson, author of The Ties That Bind Us
October 17, 2025
The intern year is one of the most stressful years of medical training, and Dr. Lindmark thinks he is prepared to face the challenge, but nothing could prepare him for what awaits him in the hospital. Mysterious deaths occur at alarming rates, and Dr. Lindmark is unable to attribute them to natural causes. Dark forces haunt the hospital, and soon set their eyes on the young doctor. His efforts to save his patients evolve into a struggle to survive.
This supernatural medical thriller gives detailed insight into the life of a young doctor combined with a dark streak of horror. The plot will leave you guessing as you try to determine who is good, who is evil, and who will survive. The story will keep you turning pages late into the night.
This supernatural medical thriller gives detailed insight into the life of a young doctor combined with a dark streak of horror. The plot will leave you guessing as you try to determine who is good, who is evil, and who will survive. The story will keep you turning pages late into the night.
October 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐
Very intense and there were many spooky moments throughout. The descriptions of the hospital were eerie, especially the tunnel setting. The ghost scenes could be in my nightmares and made me want to cover my eyes.
I found myself losing focus at times; I kept mixing up the character names and there were a lot to remember. I recommend taking notes to keep them organized. Also, so much was going on, that eventually towards the end I found myself less surprised by the twists.
I wish that some of the word usage, like demented, was replaced with words that are not considered offensive in modern time's.
Overall a fun read during spooky season and for those that like horror some paranormal and psychological themes.
Thank you to Netgalley for an arc copy, all opinions are my own.
Very intense and there were many spooky moments throughout. The descriptions of the hospital were eerie, especially the tunnel setting. The ghost scenes could be in my nightmares and made me want to cover my eyes.
I found myself losing focus at times; I kept mixing up the character names and there were a lot to remember. I recommend taking notes to keep them organized. Also, so much was going on, that eventually towards the end I found myself less surprised by the twists.
I wish that some of the word usage, like demented, was replaced with words that are not considered offensive in modern time's.
Overall a fun read during spooky season and for those that like horror some paranormal and psychological themes.
Thank you to Netgalley for an arc copy, all opinions are my own.
August 4, 2025
Do Not Resuscitate by Scott Eveloff, MD is a medical thriller with a supernatural twist!
Dr. Harry Lindmark has suffered a tragic loss and hopes that putting all his time and attention into his medical internship will help to mitigate his grief. But an alarming number of patients are dying in his hospital, and he begins to wonder if there is something truly evil lurking below the surface. Is he simply paranoid or is there someone or something really out to cause all these unexplained deaths that he gets blamed for? Finely tuned suspense and riveting plot twists will keep you turning pages all night long.
Highly recommended!
Dr. Harry Lindmark has suffered a tragic loss and hopes that putting all his time and attention into his medical internship will help to mitigate his grief. But an alarming number of patients are dying in his hospital, and he begins to wonder if there is something truly evil lurking below the surface. Is he simply paranoid or is there someone or something really out to cause all these unexplained deaths that he gets blamed for? Finely tuned suspense and riveting plot twists will keep you turning pages all night long.
Highly recommended!
October 17, 2025
Do Not Resuscitate is a chilling blend of medical thriller and horror that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Set in a hospital where unexpected deaths are happening with alarming frequency, the story follows a dedicated medical resident, Dr. Harry Lindmark, as he delves into the mystery unfolding within the hospital's corridors. With each unsettling clue he uncovers, Dr. Lindmark begins to suspect that something far darker than negligence and human error are at play but maybe, he's just losing his mind.
Masterfully weaving together medical realism with supernatural elements, Scott Eveloff builds tension with every page and keeps readers guessing right to the very end.
Masterfully weaving together medical realism with supernatural elements, Scott Eveloff builds tension with every page and keeps readers guessing right to the very end.
October 17, 2025
If you’re looking for a gripping, authentic medical thriller with a supernatural twist, look no further. Scott Eveloff’s Do Not Resuscitate delivers on both fronts and he has served up a real page turner. I was surprised to learn that this is his debut novel—the prose is remarkably polished. The novel exudes realism at every turn, with Eveloff nailing the description of a harried medical intern in a high pressure hospital setting, drawing from his own firsthand knowledge. Don’t start reading this gem if you have time constraints; you won’t want to put it down. John Benedict, MD—best-selling author of ADRENALINE
October 19, 2025
From the moment the gnarled hand grips Lindmark’s arm, his voice a death rattle, you know you’re in for a riptide of life and death struggles. But who can predict the forces behind the chaos in the ICU? Certainly not a lowly intern. But Lindmark is drawn into the mysterious happenings as the death toll mounts. Throw in a marriage somewhat on the rocks, severe sleep deprivation, and you have all the makings of a classic underdog just trying to make sense of a world riddled with horrors. Don’t miss this rollicking ghost-filled tale – but throw it in your beach bag – as it’s best read in full daylight lest the death grip finds you.
July 8, 2025
This paranormal medical thriller grabbed me from the first page. I immediately knew it would be intriguing, and I wasn’t wrong. Filled with diverse and engaging characters, both living and dead, I was on my toes trying to keep up with the many twists and turns. Like the protagonist, I didn’t know who to trust and what I’d find around the next corner. Writing with a sharp wit and imagination, the author knows how to spin a captivating tale and create characters that draw you into the story. There is definitely nothing hackneyed about the plot or the characters in this one!
November 12, 2025
Dr. Harry Lindmark is working as a medical intern at a busy hospital when strange things begin to occur. Patients are given incorrect medications and he begins to see and hear strange things that no one else seems to notice. He and his wife are grieving after the death of their baby so Harry is unsure if his experiences are really happening. He soon discovers a frightening explanation for the occurrences that will challenge him in ways he can't explain. Very spooky and chilling!
I received a copy of this book from a GoodReads giveaway.
I received a copy of this book from a GoodReads giveaway.
November 23, 2025
Thanks to Black Rose Writing for gifting me this giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
3.5*'s This was a slow burn but the ending made it worth the read. I won't remember it forever but for a spooky, quick read it was a good "before bed" kinda read.
It was quite refreshing to read correct hospital terminology and not have to suspend belief in that aspect.
There were a lot of characters and sometimes I would get confused. But the last 1/3 of the book kept me up reading. It was so good.
This was a little more supernatural than I like but overall, a solid book.
3.5*'s This was a slow burn but the ending made it worth the read. I won't remember it forever but for a spooky, quick read it was a good "before bed" kinda read.
It was quite refreshing to read correct hospital terminology and not have to suspend belief in that aspect.
There were a lot of characters and sometimes I would get confused. But the last 1/3 of the book kept me up reading. It was so good.
This was a little more supernatural than I like but overall, a solid book.
November 8, 2025
Loved this book! Not a genre I’ve read before, and well and truly loved it!
It was full of suspense and I loved how fast paced r the chapters were.
This author absolutely knew about the subject he was writing about, being a doctor himself, and it was so obvious as the book was so well thought out, I felt like I was reading a real doctors journal!
Amazing. Would love to read more like this!
Thank you NetGalley and Black Rose for the arc read
It was full of suspense and I loved how fast paced r the chapters were.
This author absolutely knew about the subject he was writing about, being a doctor himself, and it was so obvious as the book was so well thought out, I felt like I was reading a real doctors journal!
Amazing. Would love to read more like this!
Thank you NetGalley and Black Rose for the arc read
November 23, 2025
Wow this book had my heart racing! I was so engrossed in the story at one point, I realized I was yelling at the main character during a critical time. This book had me in its thrilling grip from the moment I started it to the moment I ended it. I love a good book that makes me cry, and there were some emotional parts that brought forth some tears. All in all, great book!
Thank you to the publisher for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to the publisher for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
June 25, 2026
I discovered this book through my book club, and it was such an unexpected read. I loved how the story combined the pressure of working in an ICU with a mystery that slowly becomes darker. Harry was a character I really connected with because he was trying to do the right thing even when he was scared and unsure. The scenes with Dr. Bethany and Dr. Travis added so much tension. I kept wanting to know what was real and what was not.
November 20, 2025
Phenomenal book. I had the pleasure of meeting Scott at a local cocktail bar/bookstore in Kansas City. As soon as I bought it, I thoroughly devoured his book. He paints not only terrifying villains but also makes the reader feel an incredible amount of compassion for the patients and the protagonist. I can’t wait until he writes something else.
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