Defrosted

A Medical & Political Thriller

By: Dr. Cristina LePort

Narrated by: Richard Salem

Medical Thriller, Sci-Fi Fiction

They thawed him out to save humanity. Now they want him buried. In the year 2220, cryogenically preserved scientist Dr. Peter Royce and his wife, Monica, are awakened to save a dying world. They emerge into a chilling dystopia where a devastating plague known as mitocancer threatens to extinguish humanity, and a ruthless regime dictates human worth based solely on usefulness to society.

The cure is locked away in Peter's past—a past he can barely remember. As he and Monica navigate the treacherous corridors of a reimagined Washington, D.C., and the icy isolation of Marmot Island, they are thrown into a high-stakes game of political intrigue and a desperate battle for survival. Every secret they unravel puts them in greater danger, forcing them to question the very meaning of being human.

Drawing tonal echoes from hits like Silo and Annihilation, Defrosted is a razor-sharp fusion of frontier medicine and political subterfuge. It probes the fine line between innovation and ethics, offering an ominous warning and a beacon of hope in a world where freedom is an ancient concept.

About the Author:

Dr. Cristina LePort is a multi-faceted professional whose journey from a vibrant childhood in Bologna, Italy, to becoming a celebrated cardiologist and author in Southern California encapsulates a lifetime of determination and creative prowess. A graduate summa cum laude from the University of Bologna School of Medicine, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY, before specialized cardiovascular research and a fellowship at UCLA.

©2026 Cristina Leport (P)2026 Bancroft Press

Political fiction book

I enjoy a medical mystery, including those with a bit of sci-fi, but it became quickly apparent this is a vehicle for the author to present her views on what she sees as the dangers of socialized medicine. My dad was a doctor and also feared socialized medicine. There are definite downsides and risks. Having worked on healthcare and globally, I believe there are pros and cons to both extremes. Regardless, I didn't buy this book to hear political views, I bought it purely for escapism. Thus, I didn't finish it and wish it would have been more clear in the title details. As far as the story goes, it was interesting and could have been a fun listen had I not found the preachiness distracting. If that type of thing doesn't bother you, it might be worth a listen. Good narration performance.