Dorothy Mai

Greetings and welcome to my website.
I am a writer and an optometrist.  Please enjoy my published first book, "An Unconventional Death", in my mystery series about a crime fighting optometrist named Dr. Thi Tri, O.D. (pronounced "tea tree").

For more about my book, see below.  

"An Unconventional Death" is now available on Kindle!  Happy reading!

Dr. Thi Tri, O.D. (pronounced "tea tree") is a caring optometrist eager to help people with their eye issues. Trouble is, she finds sleuthing more exciting than the trials of running a business. So, when her policeman friend presents her with crime cases to help solve; she realizes she can serve in other ways that also helps her renew belief in herself. The first book in the Dr. Thi Tri, O.D. series tells of Dr. Tri's origins and her first cases.

Ready to order and read about Dr. Thi Tri, O.D. yourself?

Get it by clicking on my book cover -->

a person using a laptop

Testimonials

What my readers think about An Unconventional Death

An Unconventional Death is entertaining and super relatable.

What a great read. Optometrists all walk that fine line between Dr. and detective every day. Put me on the list for number 2!

Prose: The author tells the story in a simple, clear manner. The text is rich with references to optometry, which gives the storyline authenticity but can also overwhelm at times. Originality: The combination of plotlines that converge into Dr. Tri's story (small business owner, sleuth, and eye doctor) makes An Unconventional Death an interesting and unique read. Character/Execution: The dynamic between the characters (especially Dr. Tri and Adriana) is one of the novel's strengths. It also allows readers a glimpse of the depth to Dr. Tri's character—she seems to slowly become more confident over the course of the novel. Minor plotlines and characters could be scaled back to better advance the plot. Blurb: Readers follow the (mis)adventures of Dr. Tri, an optometrist trying to do her best for her patients while solving crime at the same time. 

2023 American Fiction Awards.
 
Your title has been honored in the following category: 

Finalist in the category of Mystery/Suspense: Multicultural & Diverse

My favorite pictures of events, supporters, and book lovers!

Summer is here. Time for sun, fun and reading!

Please share your pictures with me.

Dr. Fontenot took my book on vacation!

Thank you notes from elementary students when I spoke for career day.

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter and stay up to date

Subscribed!

Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.

Address


Houston, TX, US

About us

Dorothy Mai is a writer and optometrist.  When she isn't writing about her alter ego, Dr. Thi Tri, O.D.,  she spends her time in Vision Research and caring for patients.

Follow us