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Marissa Thomas’s childhood story was that of Hospitals, Doctors, and Clinics. She was sure she would die before they figured out what was causing her cycle of sickness. Now an adult, Marissa felt a calling to help others in need. She became the finest head nurse one small-town hospital had ever seen. She was hailed a hero, saving little lives who were also on the brink of death. Or were they?

At sixteen, Holly Danvers barely survived the car accident that killed her father. While she has no memory of the crash, it took an ayahuasca treatment, a native plant-based psychedelic therapy, in the jungles of Peru for her to emotionally recover. Twenty years later, Holly is a sought-after psychiatrist determined to use her expertise with psychedelics to treat patients suffering from addictions. Ignoring the risks, she embarks upon an unproven new protocol with miraculous results. But her success in probing the traumas of her patients and the secrets they keep is short-lived.

It was spring in the Midwest and the perfect storm was brewing. A scientist of considerable renown, Dr. James Conroy, Jr., was leading a grassroots movement to improve access to medical treatment in the United States. At the same time, a group known as the Crusaders for Common Sense was rallying around the cry, “Stop Playing God with Medicine.” Claiming that medical science merely maintained the body while the soul rotted from within, they stood opposed to Conroy—violently opposed. Like most residents of St. Louis, Missouri, Sam “Doc” Price and Nicole Veles watched in horror as ...

When I wake up, I know three things. My name is Emma. Someone tried to kill me. And I can't remember who. When I blink, my eyelashes brush against scratchy cloth. My fingers twitch, numb and distant. In the distance, sirens wail. I'm in the hospital. I should be safe here, but I know I'm not. The last thing I remember is running, seeing an arm raised to strike Why would anyone want to kill me?

Salford, 1983. Lorraine Quick is a single mum, a member of a band going nowhere fast and Personnel Officer at Salford's grim Memorial Hospital. A new General Manager position is being introduced, someone to steer the institution towards Margaret Thatcher's lofty vision for the NHS. Lorraine will be pivotal in selecting the successful candidate, thanks to her recent training in psychometric testing.

A small Texas town. A murdered doctor. If she inherits his practice, will she inherit his same fate? Bound by a non-compete clause, Dr. Samantha Jenkins finds herself in an unexpected role as a traveling doctor in the piney woods of east Texas. When she’s plunged into a small community harboring dark secrets and a history of unsolved mysteries, Samantha faces the daunting task of saving lives while navigating the shadows of a place marked by violence and deceit. As she steps into her predecessor's role, abruptly ended by murder, Samantha swiftly uncovers a web of deception. Mysterious lab...

ADRENALINE: Murder is the ultimate rush. When patients start dying unexpectedly in the O.R. at Mercy Hospital, anesthesiologist Doug Landry finds himself the focus of the blame. Is he really incompetent or is there something more sinister going on? As Doug struggles to clear his name and unravel the secret of the mysterious deaths, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep him from exposing the devastating truth. Doug becomes trapped in a grisly race against time to prevent more deaths--including his own. From the boardroom to the recovery room to the thrilling climax in ...

USA Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey TEENAGERS...OR TIME BOMBS? They were all bright, well liked and socially responsible kids — the last students on earth who would smuggle guns into high school. The nation is gripped by the shocking crimes: "good kids" who are suddenly, inexplicably lethal, shooting their classmates before fatally turning their guns on themselves. When Connecticut doctor Dr. Lexi Bradley gets the call that her son Juan has become one of those shooters, her life is turned upside down. Ten years ago, Secret Service agent Bryan Atwood became an ...

In todays digital world, no one is safe from cyberattacks. Not even medical doctors and hospitals. Can a hacker remotely kill a doctor's patients just by altering medical records? Dr. Mark Lin, a proficient but cynical and disillusioned internist, is the target of such a hacker, known as Doctor Lucifer.

AJ Docker (Doc) and his guard dog, Banshee, move to a small town in the mountains for a slower-paced lifestyle. Doc settles into the idyllic setting with a rewarding job and enriching colleagues, as well as with a romantic interest who leads him to contemplate marriage. His new life seems perfect, until he begins to uncover the town's dirty secrets. A serial killer hunts in the woods, and dirty money flows throughout the town.

Teeth by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a haunting psychological fiction novel set in the vibrant and tumultuous streets of San Francisco during the late 19th century. This gripping tale delves deep into the mind of a troubled dentist, unraveling themes of obsession, identity, and the fine line between sanity and madness.Enter the shadowy world of Dr. Pritchett, a dentist with a dark past and even darker secrets, as he navigates the gritty realities of life on Polk Street. Discover the complex life of Dr. Pritchett, a man haunted by his past and driven by a desire to find his place in the world...

Something unusual is going on with the dementia patients at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Dr. Jim Bob Brady, Houston orthopedic surgeon and amateur sleuth, finds himself in the midst of a different type of medical mystery. His friend and colleague, Dr. James Morgenstern, refers him a series of dementia patients with orthopedic problems from Pleasant View Nursing Home. Each patient dies, irrespective of the treatment, a situation that Doc Brady is unaccustomed to. Each death prompts an autopsy, performed by another Brady colleague, Dr. Jeff Clarke, who discovers unusual brain pathology in each...

Do No Harm by Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a captivating mystery fiction and psychological mystery fiction novel set in Victorian England. This story delves deep into the psychological and medical enigmas of the time, unraveling a dark and suspenseful plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Follow Dr. Petrie, a dedicated physician, as he uncovers sinister plots and faces life-threatening dangers in the heart of London. Experience the chilling atmosphere of Victorian society, from its grandiose mansions to its shadowy alleyways. Encounter a web of secrets involving high-ranking ...

The quest for a cure. A mysterious death. Was it research gone wrong or something more sinister? All Dr. Samantha Jenkins ever wanted was to help others. But after her boss forced her to see patients when she should’ve been a patient herself, Sam puts her career on the line to advise a biotech startup. Her decision seems promising … until she finds the chief science officer dead. Eager to learn what caused his demise, Sam investigates and reveals a helix of secrets. But just as the clues start to align, another employee dies. Her colleagues and the authorities treat the deaths as ...

Novelist RWK Clark dazzled readers in the fight for life, against the threat of a lifetime, in this electrifying drama romance. Calvin’s obsession may prove devastating to the woman he loves, as well as the rest of humanity. Enjoy this influential tale of grief, and love's enduring bonds, that is sure to hold you hostage—it could prove fatal.

Anna Ogilvy lleva cuatro años sin abrir los ojos. No lo ha hecho desde aquella noche en La Granja en la que la encontraron dormida con un cuchillo de cocina en la mano, la ropa manchada de sangre y los cadáveres de sus dos mejores amigos tendidos cerca. Ha cometido el crimen del siglo y nada ni nadie puede despertarla de la pesadilla. Quienes creen en su inocencia la llaman Anna O. Quienes creen en su culpa, la Bella Durmiente. Pero nadie puede apartar los ojos de la historia...

They sent a message… …by stealing part of his daughter’s liver. Will it end Cory’s fight against the black market for organs? In a Mt. Sinai hospital room, a young boy lays dying. Learning what happened to the child, Cory decided to do something about it. The botched illegal transplants wouldn’t stop unless he shone a light on it. He had a plan. It started with the press-conference… …and that might have been a mistake. The Chinese gang behind the transplant ring doesn’t like anyone sticking their nose into their business. There was a lot on the line, and they played for ...

After a patient's son is slain, can she find the perpetrator before she becomes prey? Dr. Samantha Jenkins needs no distractions as she course corrects her career. But when a patient asks Samantha to look into her son's death, the young doctor can't resist. While promoting her clinic, Samantha visits the victim's worksite and finds the chance to investigate. Even though the death happened outside his job, she discovers evidence of possible a cover-up to prevent a federal safety inspection. As she narrows down her suspect list, the demise of a potential witness reveals Samantha's snooping ...

Doc Brady has made the move to Horseshoe Bay and is enjoying a reduced work schedule that affords him the luxury of working four days a week: two in surgery and two in his clinic. Friday and Saturday are golf days, and Sunday is reserved for whatever Mary Louise, his adored wife, wants to do. On one particular Friday, Brady is in the parking lot of the HEB when he witnesses a vintage Rolls Royce slowly crunch into a parked truck. The driver of the Rolls is slumped in his seat. Brady tells an observer to call 911 while he performs CPR. Even though the EMTs arrive quickly, the gentleman dies ...

To her Boston patients, Dr. Hope Sullivan is a conscientious doctor with a caring bedside manner. To her victims, she is a fierce protector of those who have been wronged. After losing everyone close to her, these revenge tune-ups are the only thing that make her feel...well...feel anything at all. Until one day, a mysterious email threatens to expose her. I know what ur doing, it says.