Crossing the Line

The drama of Grey's Anatomy. The fun of Brooklyn 99. The realism of Third Watch.

"...masterful..."

"...a moving love story..."


Award-winning author, Joy Slaughter's, debut novel portraying the drama, the highs, and the lows of life on the ambulance.

Sergeant Nathan Thompson lost his leg in Afghanistan. Megan hides a secret. When they are assigned as a paramedic team, tensions flare—Nathan thinks Megan is a condescending know it all, and Megan resents a partner who might not be able to offer 100%. As they respond to calls their mutual respect grows. Then Nathan notices bruises on Megan’s arms, and her excuses don’t add up. The next life Nathan must save may be that of his own partner—if only she’ll let him.



--A MUST READ for anyone in healthcare!

--"The best EMS book I've ever read."

--"The whole damn book was amazing! I read until 3am, then thought about it all night."

--"This book is a must read! It has it all. Romance, intrigue, all while tackling the tough issues."

--"For once, I've found a book that showed what our EMS world is really about!"

--"As a paramedic and someone who lives with PTSD, it's very relatable."

--"It's refreshing to read a book that destigmatizes mental illness in a really positive way."

--"My partner just finished the book. He threw it and screamed."