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Synopsis
From the acclaimed author of "Old Scores" comes this dark and chilling tale. After helplessly watching his wife die from cancer, Dr. Peter Julius ultimately assists in ending her life. Confident that he's found his calling--helping others who want to die--Dr. Julius accepts an offer to run a hospice for the critically ill. But after several unexplained deaths, many fear that his practice has moved beyond mercy into cold-blooded murder.
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About the Author
Nicholas Delbanco has directed the MFA Writing Program at the University of Michigan since 1985.
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- PublisherGrand Central Pub
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0446673641
- ISBN 13 9780446673648
- BindingPaperback
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