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A Case of Need
Author: Michael Crichton

A Case of Need is Michael Crichton's award-winning debut novel, written shortly after he completed his medical internship. Set against the ever-building pressure and pace of a large Boston medical center, the tensions flare-and explode-when a surgical operation tragically ends in death, raising countless questions. Was it accidental malpr... more »

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ISBN-13: 9780451210630 ISBN-10: 0451210638 Publication Date: 8/5/2003 Pages: 416 Rating: Currently 3.5/5 Stars. 118 3.5 stars, based on 118 ratings	Publisher: Signet Book Book Type: Mass Market Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover Reviews: Member \| Amazon \| Write a Review

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Karla B. (mskarlamae) reviewed A Case of Need on 2/9/2006 + 34 more book reviews

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This is Chrichton's first novel and it's a very good one at that. The book is set pre-Roe v. Wade and deals with the ethics of abortion from the perspective of those in the medical community. A great read.

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Sylvia N. reviewed A Case of Need on 2/16/2007 + 38 more book reviews

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spellbinding - the characters and the tale had me by the throat from start ot finish.

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Maggy S. (Maggy) reviewed A Case of Need on 1/10/2007 + 59 more book reviews

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I've never read a Michael Crichton that I didn't like and considering this is his first, I now understand why.

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Frank J. (pijohnsons) reviewed A Case of Need on 2/13/2012 + 3 more book reviews

Good book!

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Mitzi K. (mitziathome) reviewed A Case of Need on 9/21/2008 + 17 more book reviews

This is one of Crichton's earlier books initially published under a psuedonym. The topic is as timely today as it was when it was written. This is one of his best.

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Laurie S. reviewed A Case of Need on 9/1/2008 + 13 more book reviews

Good read

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Mystery, Thriller & Suspense >> Thrillers >> Medical
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense >> Thrillers >> Suspense
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense >> Authors, A-Z >> ( C ) >> Crichton, Michael >> General
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense >> Authors, A-Z >> ( C ) >> Crichton, Michael >> Paperback
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