A beautifully written book that reveals a series of stories full of the drama, the pain, the humor and the insight to the dance of life in ER. Frank Huyler is an amazing writer who captivates the reader with characters in the best and worst of situations. I had to put the book down twice only to get my breath and start again. "Maggot man" will catch you off guard but you'll go back for more. These are not bloody drive by accident stories just waiting for you to gape. Rather you are romanced into the heartbeat and atmosphere of the ER. Each chapter keeps you intrigued and by the time you finish you'll be wanting more.

We are lucky that Frank Huyler has the gift of language so that he can express the inexpressible for those of us who work in medicine. The stories resonate authenticity but capture the feelings of our encounters with our patients rather than just what is visible or audible. I look forward to hearing more stories from Dr. Huyler. His youth is superseded by his wisdom and honesty