Act of Deception - (A Doc Brady Mystery) by John Bishop (Paperback)

About the Book

It's 1995, and Houston orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jim Bob Brady has been sued for medical malpractice; a mysterious infection caused a knee replacement to end up as an amputation. Brady goes into "sleuth mode" to get to the truth of the matter-even after his life is put in jeopardy. Is this his fault? Or is there an act of deception?

Book Synopsis

Is it medical malpractice, or is the attorney just another ambulance chaser?

It's 1995, and Houston orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jim Bob Brady has been sued for medical malpractice; a mysterious infection caused a knee replacement to end up as an amputation. Donovan Shaw, a ruthless plaintiff's attorney, has taken the case and doesn't seem bothered by the fact that he and Brady share a number of friends. "It's not personal!" Shaw says. But it feels personal--especially when Shaw threatens, "I will do anything, and I mean anything, to win the case, even if I have to destroy you and that pretty wife of yours. I will stop at nothing. You remember that!"

And Brady isn't the only one in his practice being sued. How is Shaw getting his inside information? Can the patients afford to say no to filing lawsuits, even if the claims aren't valid? Through a series of twists and turns, and with the support of his wife Mary Louise and their professional investigator son J. J, Brady once again doggedly goes into "sleuth mode" to get to the truth of the matter--even after his life is put in jeopardy. Will he survive, only to find himself at the mercy of the wild and wooly Houston court system? Is this whole mess his fault? Or is there an act of deception involved?

Review Quotes

"Houston-based orthopedic surgeon Bishop stays true to his narrative style in this installment, providing readers with authentic-sounding dialogue and an engaging plot. Along the way, he adds vibrancy to his characterization of Mary Louise so readers can more easily experience the longtime married couple's bond. However, it's the breathless concluding courtroom scene that truly steals the show. Another tightly wound medical thriller featuring an intrepid surgeon/detective." --Kirkus Reviews

"Readers cannot help but love the way Doc Brady's mind works and how he comes to conclusions and gets things resolved. Readers will be drawn into the story immediately and Bishop will have a firm grasp on your attention until you read the last word.....and he leaves you wanting more!!!" --Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

"The character development of Dr. Jim Bob, his wife, and those around him was excellent, and I only saw the plot come together near the end of this mystery - a very satisfying ending...an A+/5-star read."--Men Reading Books

"John Bishop again does a strong job of taking his knowledge of the medical world and using it to create a story that thriller fans will enjoy. I found myself again drawing connections to John Grisham, as I did with the previous book, as I was reading this sequel. If you are looking for a read that will have you thinking then this is a book that you will enjoy."--The Nerdy Girl Express

"I loved this fast paced plot - it is unique, well developed and engaging. It kept me on my toes - I wanted and needed to know what would happen next. The ending of this novel was excellent and perfect for the plot. I enjoyed every moment of this well written novel."--Working Mommy Journal

"There are sufficient medical explanations and terminology to convince the reader of the expertise of the author and between that and the insight into the world of medical insurance and malpractice lawsuits, quite the eye-opener. I liked the way the courtroom scenes unfolded (loved the judge!) and the doctor's theory advanced into the satisfying conclusion." --Rosepoint Publishing

"I highly recommend grabbing your copy of Act of Deception and I would also grab Act of Murder as well. I took the time to read these books back to back and I loved it!!" --Missi's Book Reviews