Political Suicide (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series) - Hardcover

Palmer, Michael

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9781410455222: Political Suicide (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series)

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ISBN 10: 141045522X ISBN 13: 9781410455222

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2013

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Supervising an unrepentant alcoholic doctor who has been implicated in the death of a powerful Congressman, Dr. Lou Welcome uncovers a wealth of incriminating facts, including the doctor's alleged affair with the victim's wife, before stumbling on a high-level conspiracy that places Lou's life at risk. (suspense). Simultaneous.

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POLITICAL SUICIDE

"When you open the pages of a Michael Palmer novel, you know you are in the hands of a pro. This author knows how to weave a plot and keep the action coming, and the readers know it won't all fall apart at the end. Such is definitely the case with "Political Suicide." Each page adds a new dimension to the characters and a new revelation to the plot. It is action/mystery reading at its best. Palmer just keeps delivering good stories, one right after the other."--"Huffington Post"

"This book goes from great to outstanding...a definite keeper!" --"Suspense Magazine"

"Plenty of chills and spills."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"""Palmer writes terrific medical suspense, and he has thrown political intrigue into the mix...fans won't be disappointed."--Associated Press""

"Michael Palmer once again delivers an adrenaline-pumped political and medical action thriller... Palmer fans will not be disappointed in this suspenseful and realistic, fast-paced whodunit."-- "Jewish Journal"

"A must-read for fans of political intrigue."--"Fort-Worth Star Telegram"

"The military conspiracy is frightening, while Lou's interactions with his daughter and his blossoming romantic interest in a tough attorney provide some breaks from the merciless pace of the investigation. Suspend disbelief that an ER doctor can, or should, attempt some of these actions and enjoy the ride."--"RT Book Reviews"""

"Michael Palmer mixes politics, medical science, and the military to create another suspenseful medical thriller."--Examiner.com

Praise for ""

POLITICAL SUICIDE

When you open the pages of a Michael Palmer novel, you know you are in the hands of a pro. This author knows how to weave a plot and keep the action coming, and the readers know it won't all fall apart at the end. Such is definitely the case with "Political Suicide." Each page adds a new dimension to the characters and a new revelation to the plot. It is action/mystery reading at its best. Palmer just keeps delivering good stories, one right after the other. "Huffington Post"

This book goes from great to outstanding a definite keeper! "Suspense Magazine"

Plenty of chills and spills. "Kirkus Reviews"

Palmer writes terrific medical suspense, and he has thrown political intrigue into the mix fans won't be disappointed. "Associated Press"

Michael Palmer once again delivers an adrenaline-pumped political and medical action thriller... Palmer fans will not be disappointed in this suspenseful and realistic, fast-paced whodunit. "Jewish Journal"

A must-read for fans of political intrigue. "Fort-Worth Star Telegram"

The military conspiracy is frightening, while Lou's interactions with his daughter and his blossoming romantic interest in a tough attorney provide some breaks from the merciless pace of the investigation. Suspend disbelief that an ER doctor can, or should, attempt some of these actions and enjoy the ride. "RT Book Reviews"

Michael Palmer mixes politics, medical science, and the military to create another suspenseful medical thriller. "Examiner.com""

"When you open the pages of a Michael Palmer novel, you know you are in the hands of a pro. This author knows how to weave a plot and keep the action coming, and the readers know it won't all fall apart at the end. Such is definitely the case with Political Suicide. Each page adds a new dimension to the characters and a new revelation to the plot. It is action/mystery reading at its best. Palmer just keeps delivering good stories, one right after the other." --Huffington Post

"This book goes from great to outstanding...a definite keeper!" --Suspense Magazine

"Plenty of chills and spills." --Kirkus Reviews

"Palmer writes terrific medical suspense, and he has thrown political intrigue into the mix...fans won't be disappointed." --Associated Press

"A must-read for fans of political intrigue." --Fort-Worth Star Telegram

"Michael Palmer mixes politics, medical science, and the military to create another suspenseful medical thriller." --Examiner.com

About the Author:

Michael Palmer (1942-2013) wrote internationally bestselling novels of medical suspense, includingThe First Patient, The Second Opinion, The Last Surgeon, A Heartbeat Away, Oath of Office and Political Suicide. His bookExtreme Measures was adapted into a movie starring Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman. His books have been translated into thirty-five languages. Palmer earned his bachelor's degree at Wesleyan University, and he attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University. He trained in internal medicine at Boston City and Massachusetts General Hospitals. He spent twenty years as a full-time practitioner of internal and emergency medicine. In addition to his writing, Palmer was an associate director of the Massachusetts Medical Society Physician Health Services, devoted to helping physicians troubled by mental illness, physical illness, behavioral issues, and chemical dependency. He lived in eastern Massachusetts.

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