Trauma

Palmer, Michael; Palmer, Daniel

ISBN 10: 1427261040 ISBN 13: 9781427261045

Publisher: Macmillan Audio, 2015

Synopsis

Dr. Carrie Bryant's four years as a neurosurgical resident at White Memorial Hospital have earned her the respect and admiration from peers and staff alike. When given the chance of performing her first unsupervised brain surgery, Carrie jumps at the opportunity.What should have been a routine, hours long operation, turns horribly wrong and jeopardizes her patient's life. Emotionally and physically drained, Carrie is rushed back to the OR to assist in a second surgery. There, she makes a careless and tragic mental error resulting in irreparable brain damage to her second patient. With her confidence shattered, Carrie quits her residency and moves back home where her younger brother, Adam, a combat vet suffering from debilitating PTSD, also lives.When Carrie learns about an experimental program at the VA Medical Center exploring the use of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) that could forever cure the emotional and memory trauma of PTSD, it seems like a way back into medicine. Carrie is apprehensive, but a chance meeting with David Hoffman, a reporter for the Lowell Observer writing a story on PTSD, helps her overcome any hesitation.Her first surgery appears to be a success until her patient mysteriously vanishes. When a second patient also goes missing, Carrie employees the investigative skills of David, and together they descend into a labyrinth of murder and corruption. And the price Carrie might pay for asking the wrong questions could be her life.

About this title

Review:

"Exciting, fast-paced." --"Library Journal "(starred review) on "Resistant
"
"Palmer's growing audience will find much to enjoy here, as will medical-thriller fans of all stripes." --"Booklist "on "Resistant
"
"The twists fly in "A Heartbeat Away" and the results create a terrifying scenario...Palmer has a mastery of the medicinal science involved in such elaborate conspiracy, plus the intricacies of presidential succession." --"Associated Press "on "A Heartbeat Away
""Compelling and terrifying." --"Kirkus" on "Oath of Office"

"Prepare to burn some serious midnight oil."" --The Boston Herald "on" The Last Surgeon"

Exciting, fast-paced. "Library Journal (starred review) on Resistant"

Palmer's growing audience will find much to enjoy here, as will medical-thriller fans of all stripes. "Booklist on Resistant"

The twists fly in "A Heartbeat Away" and the results create a terrifying scenario Palmer has a mastery of the medicinal science involved in such elaborate conspiracy, plus the intricacies of presidential succession. "Associated Press on A Heartbeat Away"

Compelling and terrifying. "Kirkus on Oath of Office"

Prepare to burn some serious midnight oil. "The Boston Herald on The Last Surgeon""

Exciting, fast-paced. Library Journal (starred review) on Resistant

Palmer's growing audience will find much to enjoy here, as will medical-thriller fans of all stripes. Booklist on Resistant

The twists fly in A Heartbeat Away and the results create a terrifying scenario Palmer has a mastery of the medicinal science involved in such elaborate conspiracy, plus the intricacies of presidential succession. Associated Press on A Heartbeat Away

Compelling and terrifying. Kirkus on Oath of Office

Prepare to burn some serious midnight oil. The Boston Herald on The Last Surgeon

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About the Author:

MICHAEL PALMER is the author of more than twenty novels of medical suspense, all international bestsellers. His books have been translated into thirty-five languages. Extreme Measures was the basis for a movie starring Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman.

DANIEL PALMER is the author of several critically-acclaimed suspense novels, including Delirious and Desperate. After receiving his master's degree from Boston University, he spent a decade as an e-commerce pioneer. A recording artist, accomplished blues harmonica player, and lifelong Red Sox fan, Daniel lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two children where he is currently at work on his next novel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1427261040
• ISBN 13: 9781427261045
• Binding: Audio CD