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Under the Knife
Under the Knife
Author: Francis J. C. Roe
ISBN-13: 9780451407023
ISBN-10: 0451407024
Publication Date: 5/1/1998
Pages: 396
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Onyx Books
Book Type: Paperback
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A good medical mystery. Everything points to one man killing people, but there's more than meets the eye.
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Medical thriller pitting young surgeon against group dedicated to earning millions - at whatever the cost to patients. Some are paying with unnecessary surgeries, some with their lives. Entertaining and timely.
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Good pass-the-time type book.
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A brilliant young surgeon finishing his residency accepts a position at a prestigious medical practice in New England. Accustomed to the long hours and quick decisions of the hospital emergency room, he thinks he is well prepared for the pressures of private practice. But when he makes a critical error his confidence is shaken--until he uncovers a deadly web of medical intrigue that is making the line between life and death seem razor thin... Over 1.1 million copies of Francis Roe's books in print! Compares to popular TV shows such as "E.R." and "Chicago Hope" Also compares to the novels of "New York TImes" bestselling authors Robin Cook, John Grisham, Tess Gerritsen, and Patrick Lynch! Medical thrillers have never been more popular! A former surgeon, Dr. Francis Roe writes medical drama with great authenticity We have more coming from Francis Roe!

First Printing May 1998.