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The First Patient

by Michael Palmer

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ISBN13: 9780312937751
ISBN10: 031293775x
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Publisher Comments:

From the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author comes a high-concept, high-octane thriller at the crossroads of presidential politics and cutting-edge medicine.

Gabe Singleton and Andrew Stoddard were once Naval Academy roommates. Today, Gabe is a country doctor and his friend Andrew has gone from war hero to governor to President of the United States. One day, while the United States is embroiled in a bitter presidential election campaign, Marine One lands on Gabe’s Wyoming ranch, and President Stoddard announces that his personal physician has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared—and he desperately needs Gabe to take the man’s place.

“Endlessly entertaining…the roller-coaster ride of a plot builds to an undeniably shocking conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly

Now ensconced in the White House medical office, Gabe comes to a disturbing realization: The President is not fit to run the country. Worse, Gabe uncovers evidence that his friend’s illness may not be due to natural causes. Who could have administered such a blow? And why? The President’s life is at stake, the safety of the world is in jeopardy, and it’s up to Gabe to find the answers while time is running out…

 

Synopsis:

In his most high-concept suspense novel to date, "New York Times"-bestselling author Palmer delivers a thriller pitched at the crossroads of presidential politics and cutting-edge medicine. Now available in a tall Premium Edition. Martin's Press.

Synopsis:

Gabe Singleton and Andrew Stoddard were once Naval Academy roommates. Today, Gabe is a country doctor and his friend Andrew has gone from war hero to governor to President of the United States. One day, while the United States is embroiled in a bitter presidential election campaign, Marine One lands on Gabe’s Wyoming ranch, and President Stoddard announces that his personal physician has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared—and he desperately needs Gabe to take the man’s place.

Now ensconced in the White House medical office, Gabe comes to a disturbing realization: The President is not fit to run the country. Worse, Gabe uncovers evidence that his friend’s illness may not be due to natural causes. Who could have administered such a blow? And why? The President’s life is at stake, the safety of the world is in jeopardy, and it’s up to Gabe to find the answers while time is running out…

 

About the Author

Michael Palmer, M.D., is the author of twelve novels of medical suspense, all international bestsellers. In addition to his writing, Palmer is an associate director of the Massachusetts Medical Society Physician Health Services, devoted to helping physicians troubled by mental illness, physical illness, behavioral issues, and chemical dependency, including alcoholism. In what spare time he has, Palmer is a weight lifter and avid tournament bridge player. He lives in Massachusetts, where he is best known for his two eccentric cats and three incomparably witty sons. Visit and write him at www.michaelpalmerbooks.com.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780312937751
Author:
Palmer, Michael
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
Presidents
Subject:
Health
Subject:
Suspense fiction
Subject:
Physician and patient
Publication Date:
December 2008
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
7.54x4.26x1.33 in. .68 lbs.

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