Change of Heart

In the bustling heart of New York City, a young medical student’s life is tragically cut short, though her heart continues to beat, holding the promise of life for another. Detective Kirk Miner is called to the scene and quickly uncovers a chilling conspiracy involving organ donations and high-stakes crime. As the investigation unfolds, Miner realizes the case is far more complex and dangerous than it initially seemed.
Enter FBI Agent Jack Mulville, who steps in to supervise Special Agent Charlotte Bloom as they join forces with Miner. Together, they unravel a web of corruption, revealing that Amy Winter's death is connected to a ruthless organ trafficking ring.
Amy Winter, a promising pre-med student, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Her death triggers an investigation that pulls Miner, Mulville, and Bloom into a labyrinth of deceit and desperation. As they dig deeper, they discover that Amy's heart is not just a donor's gift but a coveted prize in a deadly game controlled by criminals willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden.
The quest for justice takes Miner, Mulville, and Bloom through the shadowy underbelly of organ trafficking, revealing the lengths to which people will go to secure life-saving transplants. Amidst the danger, they face moral dilemmas and personal risks, pushing them to their limits as they strive to protect innocent lives and dismantle a powerful criminal network.
"Change of Heart" is a gripping medical thriller that intertwines the intricacies of modern medicine with the relentless pursuit of justice. Cristina LePort, M.D., masterfully combines her medical expertise with edge-of-your-seat storytelling, delivering a novel that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
Dr. LePort is an accomplished physician with a passion for weaving medical knowledge into thrilling narratives. Her extensive background in medicine lends authenticity and depth to her stories, making the Miner & Mulville series a unique blend of fact and fiction.

Dr. Cristina Rizza-LePort was born in Bologna, Italy. After graduating Summa cum Laude from the University of Bologna Medical School, she completed her medical training at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Nuclear Cardiology, and has been practicing medicine in Orange County, CA for more than forty years. Dr. LePort is also the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Genescient, a biotech company devoted to genetic research on aging and longevity.

She is the author of four medical thrillers and an Amazon Charts bestselling author.

Her debut novel DISSECTION was described as "high stakes and breathless suspense" by Lee Child and "Moving at a frantic pace" by Tess Gerritsen. In the Kindle store, DISSECTION reached No. 1 bestseller in the Political Thriller and Suspense categories and No. 2 in the Medical Thriller category.

CHANGE OF HEART, her sequel to DISSECTION, will be published by Bancroft Press in October 2024.

She lives in southern California.