Oath of Office

This was as disjointed as a book can be. No character development, unbelievable story line that was so far out there, I couldn't stay focused on the book. ( Really, the first lady bit!) I was appalled that Michael Palmer, who has written some good medical mysteries in the past put his name on this one. Don't bother wasting your time.

If you listen to this book you will know why I said it is corny! and it really is. Not only that, it is terrible. I agree with the previous review, that it is disjointed. It is also not really a medical mystery, although characters are MD's. Also a forced romantic part and a silly politcal angle. I can't believe Palmer wrote this.

Story started off pretty good and then went down hill. Having the Presidents wife on the caper, corn making people crazy. It got out of hand. Performance was good.

I like Michael Palmer and can usually handle "far out" scenarios in any sort of fiction. It is, after all, fiction, but this story made the protaganist seem down-right stupid. Seriously - he's almost murdered - but then goes back to the scene - not once - but twice - and somehow convinces himself that he shouldn't call authorities or any sort of back-up.

Nevertheless I was entertained by the story and in spite of their lack of common sense - even liked the characters. The subject matter was intresting and it could have been a great book - but the events played out in a rush and unfortunately there was an unfinished feeling at the end. Almost felt like a set up for a sequel.

Mr Palmer's stories never disappoint and this was no exception. What a thrill ride, I couldn't wait for the next chapter. A twist everywhere, although I thought I knew, I was surprised and would highly recommend this to anyone interested in medicine at its twisted best.

Michael Palmer turns in another good read in Oath of Office, a chilling look at the politics and science behind genetically modified food. The story is a good one, though at times the decisions some of the characters make are frustrating. The medicine behind the plot seems authentic enough; Palmer always does his research. I don't think it's the best book he's ever written, but it's still entertaining. There's a little bit of everything here: some medicinal sleuth work, murder, conspiracy, a little romance, and even a high-speed chase through a cornfield. Robert Petkoff is solid as the narrator.

The story is like many of Michael Palmer book's, if you like his other work you will like this book.

Petkoff is the right reader for this type of book, good performance

Michael Palmer does it again...along with a great reader..you can't go wrong.
Loved it

It's a could happen type of thing...Greed for money oversteps bounds

Entertaining reader from the start

This book makes you think

There is a lot of timley information on genetic engineering in this cliff hanger novel.

I tried to turn off my ipod to save some of the story for later but couldn't do it. Had to listen to the whole thing in one gulp!

This is my first time listening to this reader. He has a wonderfully expressive voice. He makes the novel into a performance rather than someone reading from pages of a book.

This is a book that could be true, it could actually be happening as we go about out daily lives, unaware or not wanting to be aware of what is being done to our food supply. Not a laughing matter although the sarcasm expressed by Dr. Welcome was an enjoyable way to lighten up an otherwise terrifying plot.

Michael Palmer is a wonderfully informed person which makes his books realistic and enjoyable.

As far as mysteries go, I prefer the police procedures, detective, and lawyer type of books. It is just my taste.

So with that in mind, this novel had an interesting premise and likable heroes.