Lost (TV series) have been released by Hyperion Books, a publisher owned by Disney, ABC's parent company. They are "Endangered Species" () and "Secret Identity" () both by Cathy Hapka and "Signs of Life" () by Frank Thompson. Additionally, Hyperion published a metafictional book titled "Bad Twin" (), written by Laurence Shames, and credited to fictitious author "Gary Troup", who ABC's marketing department claimed was a passenger on Oceanic Flight 815. Several unofficial books relating to the show have also been published. "Finding Lost: The Unofficial Guide" () by Nikki Stafford and published by ECW Press is a book detailing the show for
Mercy (TV series) pace, real-person dialogue, excellent writing, a fresh story line, and thoughtful acting". (Although the review was for a UK paper's online edition, the series did not air on British TV.) Noting an effort by NBC to find a replacement for the former standout "ER", David Hinckley, from the "New York Daily News", favorably compared the two shows and stated that "Mercy" "comes the closest yet to capturing that chemistry." Mercy (TV series) Mercy is an American medical drama television series which aired on NBC from September 23, 2009, to May 12, 2010. The series initially aired on Wednesday at 8:00