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Highlights
- A renowned doctor's quest to find the source of--and a cure for--his daughter's sudden illness leads him into the heart of a lethal mystery in this "brilliant" (Associated Press) novel from the #1 bestselling "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times).
- About the Author: Robin Cook, M.D., is the author of over forty books and is credited with popularizing the medical thriller with his groundbreaking and wildly successful 1977 novel, Coma.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological
- Series Name: Medical Thriller
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Book Synopsis
A renowned doctor's quest to find the source of--and a cure for--his daughter's sudden illness leads him into the heart of a lethal mystery in this "brilliant" (Associated Press) novel from the #1 bestselling "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times)."A passionate, riveting, chilling drama."--Cosmopolitan
Dr. Charles Martel, a brilliant cancer researcher, was forced to stand helplessly by as his first wife died slowly, agonizingly of cancer. Now he and his second wife, Cathryn, receive the shattering news that his eleven-year-old daughter, Michelle, is being attacked by the same disease. This time Charles is going to do something. Even if the cause is a chemical plant conspiracy that not only promises to kill her but will destroy him as a man and doctor if he tries to fight it.
From the Back Cover
Charles Martel is a brilliant cancer researcher who discovers that his own daughter is the victim of leukemia. The cause: a chemical plant conspiracy that not only promises to kill her, but will destroy him as a doctor and a man if he tries to fight it...With chilling accuracy and riveting suspense, Robin Cook portrays the struggle of one family searching for the truth from a corporation and a medical establishment all too willing to ignore the fate of one little girl...Review Quotes
"A passionate, riveting, chilling drama."--Cosmopolitan
"Seductive storytelling skill . . . we turn the pages faster and faster."--The New York Times
"The chilling dark side of medical care . . . something of a scientific swashbuckler that reads fast and well . . . eminently enjoyable."--The Clarion-Ledger
"Brilliant . . . Robin Cook reveals himself as a rare talent."--Associated Press "Chilling plausibility and suspense . . . fascinating."--John Barkham Reviews
About the Author
Robin Cook, M.D., is the author of over forty books and is credited with popularizing the medical thriller with his groundbreaking and wildly successful 1977 novel, Coma. His other bestsellers include Night Shift, Viral, Genesis, Pandemic, and Charlatans. Cook divides his time between Florida, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.Dimensions (Overall): 6.77 Inches (H) x 4.22 Inches (W) x .95 Inches (D)
Weight: .37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Psychological
Series Title: Medical Thriller
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Paperback
Author: Robin Cook
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2000
TCIN: 91948888
UPC: 9780425174203
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-0379
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds
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