The Lazarus Child – Robert Mawson

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The Lazarus Child by Robert Mawson is a gripping and emotionally charged psychological drama that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope. It is contemporary fiction with strong elements of medical drama and family drama, this novel centres on the Heywood family, whose lives are shattered when seven-year-old Frankie Heywood is left in a coma after a devastating accident. The prognosis is bleak, and as the family begins to unravel under the strain, they face an agonising choice.

Desperate to save their daughter, the Heywoods turn to Dr Elizabeth Chase, an unconventional neurologist known for her controversial work in bringing comatose children back to consciousness. Though her methods are frowned upon by the medical establishment, the Heywoods see her as their last hope. As the family teeters on the edge of emotional collapse, Dr Chase’s involvement forces them to confront not only the fragility of life but the secrets and tensions within their own relationships.

A standalone novel that became an international bestseller, The Lazarus Child is a heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting story about courage, sacrifice, and the extraordinary lengths we will go to for those we love. Perfect for readers drawn to stories of medical ethics, family resilience, and human drama, this is a book that lingers long after the final page.