The Angry Puppet Syndrome Author:John H. Menkes From the moment Dr. Dan Lerner discovers a bizarre behavior pattern, he is plunged into a maelstrom. Patient after patient is experiencing violent outbursts for no apparent reason. And they all feel manipulated by a sinister force. As he tries to diagnose and treat The Angry Puppet Syndrome, in this thrilling medical mystery, he is drawn along ... more »a terrifying path. He confronts not only a hit-and-run killing and anonymous threatening phone calls, but also murder and suicide. How do his patients figure in a web of deceit and lies involving a major pharmaceutical company? How could they tip the scales of justice in a legal case that is being conducted by Dan's lover, Maureen? It is not until Dan unearths a long-hidden secret about his own past and Maureen is kidnapped that he learns the truth about a so-called genius on the staff of the university hospital and a deadly conspiracy. This debut novel mixes insider's medical knowledge with the frightening human potential for greed that affects even the most noble of professions. Its insights provide a mesmerizing tale told at the pace of a great thriller.« less