Cristina LePort

Don’t miss CHANGE OF HEART, a riveting medical thriller by the Cardiologist who makes your heart flutter at every turn of the page.

Change of Heart is available now!

The critics are agree—Change of Heart is a hit!

“Once again, Cristina LePort pens an excellent thriller, enlivened with vivid medical details and startling twists. She gets better with every novel!”
―TESS GERRITSEN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY COAST

“CHANGE OF HEART is a dark and twisted medical thriller that moves at breakneck speed. Reading it will keep you up well past midnight but, if you’re like me, you’ll love it.”
―DP LYLE, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE JAKE LONGLY AND CAIN/HARPER THRILLER SERIES AND CO-CREATOR OF THE OUTLIERS WRITING UNIVERSITY

“Medical thriller enthusiasts will find Cristina LePort’s CHANGE OF HEART the perfect ticket for a thoroughly absorbing read. The action is solid and nonstop, characters are believable and well-drawn, and the supporting underlying moral and ethical quandaries lend excellent tension to the story, which develops many twists and turns readers won’t see coming. Libraries seeking medical thrillers more than a cut above the usual will find CHANGE OF HEART an outstanding exploration of hospital politics, medical challenges, and mystery that lends equally well to book club recommendations and discussion groups.”
―MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

Change of Heart is a visceral and exhilarating journey into the underworld of organ donation and murder, set against the gritty pulse of New York City. LePort’s medical expertise deepens the suspense, weaving intricate details of the heart and its perilous path to donation with relentless investigative thrills. Fans of Patricia Cornwell and Tess Gerritsen will be riveted as former NYPD detective Kirk Miner and FBI rookie Charlotte Bloom navigate dark secrets, unexpected alliances, and a refreshing partner dynamic, making this high-stakes medical drama a must-read for lovers of thought-provoking thrillers. Each twist and revelation sharpens the stakes, keeping readers hooked until the very last page.”
BOOKLIFE-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“An expertly crafted medical thriller where hearts are stolen―both literally and figuratively. LePort’s Change of Heart delivers a gripping tale filled with unexpected twists that remain grounded in reality. With a fast-paced detective story, complex characters, and a captivating romance, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The relationship between FBI Agent Charlotte Bloom and heart surgeon Zayne Wilder is a standout, while Private Detective Kirk Miner proves to be a compelling and easy-to-root-for protagonist. A classic murder mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.”

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Dr. LePort’s debut novel is out now!

Dissection is available on Amazon.

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About Cristina LePort

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases

Medical Career

Practicing as Dr. Cristina Rizza, Cristina has been practicing Internal Medicine and Cardiology in southern California for more than 30 years.

Writing

For many years, she has envisioned a series of medical thrillers infused with realistic clinical details and cutting-edge science. Her novels combine her two great lifelong passions: medicine and writing.