| Date: 26 April 2011, 01:56
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Product Description:
The New York Times bestselling author and master of medical suspense delivers another shocker of a thriller filled with insider details and a terrifying psychopath
Four murders.
Three accidents.
Two suicides.
One left…
THE LAST SURGEON
Michael Palmer’s latest novel pits a flawed doctor against a ruthless psychopath, who has made murder his art form. Dr. Nick Garrity, a vet suffering from PTSD—post traumatic stress disorder—spends his days and nights dispensing medical treatment from a mobile clinic to the homeless and disenfranchised in D.C. and Baltimore. In addition, he is constantly on the lookout for his war buddy Umberto Vasquez, who was plucked from the streets by the military four years ago for a secret mission and has not been seen since.
Psych nurse Gillian Coates wants to find her sister’s killer. She does not believe that Belle Coates, an ICU nurse, took her own life, even though every bit of evidence indicates that she did—every bit save one. Belle has left Gillian a subtle clue that connects her with Nick Garrity.
Together, Nick and Gillian determine that one-by-one, each of those in the operating room for a fatally botched case is dying. Their discoveries pit them against genius Franz Koller--the highly-paid master of the “non-kill”—the art of murder that does not look like murder. As Doctor and nurse move closer to finding the terrifying secret behind these killings, Koller has been given a new directive: his mission will not be complete until Gillian Coates and Garrity, the last surgeon, are dead.
Summary: Stellar Edge of Your Seat Thriller
Rating: 4
I have not read many medical thrillers. As much as I enjoy a good thriller or suspense book, I discovered that some medically themed books become tedious with so many medical terms and jargon, turning a relaxing pastime into a chore.
Not so with Michael Palmer's The Last Surgeon. I found Mr. Palmer's tale of a surgeon suffering from PTSD, intertwined with missing men, accidental deaths that may be murders and a character that has rightfully been compared with the ultimate literary sociopath, Hannibal Lecter, to be utterly engrossing and suspenseful.
Nick Garrity was a wonderful central character - - traumatized, yes, but strong, determined and most definitely worth rooting for. So well written and rounded was the character of Nick that I could easily visualize him in my mind and hear his voice throughout the story. (In fact, I continued reflecting throughout the story what a fantastic movie The Last Surgeon would make.)
Jillian Coates was a very good match for Nick, both in spirit and intelligence. In my reading experience I have found that some books that are primarily thrillers force feed the romance, causing it to feel overly scripted rather than a natural progression. Nick and Jillian, however, feel like a natural match and their relationship doesn't detract from the main story.
I also loved the character of Junie and found her to be a wonderful compliment to Nick. She was descriptive and fleshed out and other than the character of Franz Koller, possibly my favorite supporting character.
It may seem strange to feel that someone like Franz Koller would be a favorite character but Mr. Palmer has made such a vivid, frightening , fearful and fearless individual that surely deserves a place in literary infamy along with the aforementioned Hannibal Lector, Dracula and even Harry Potter's Voldemort, to name but a few. Franz is evil and he is completely free of conscious and yet he's a fascinating and complex character that steals the show from anyone else on the page. He brings to light our worst fears - - another human walking among us that is completely devoid of normal, human behaviors and makes certain scenes of The Last Surgeon a scary read.
This was my first book by Mr. Palmer and my first exposure to his writing. Despite the medical aspects of the writing and the intense scenes of war and violence, the writing flowed as easily as good wine. And like good wine, I thought The Last Surgeon was worth savoring.
I would highly recommend The Last Surgeon to anyone who enjoys a thriller or suspense novel and, most especially, an excellent read.
Summary: SUICIDE, ACCIDENT OR MURDER?
Rating: 5
Very exciting adventure story. A search for 2 missing Vets sets off a chain reaction - lots of deaths (are they murders or something else?).
Summary: Hannibal Lecter meets his match!!
Rating: 4
I'm not sure I've ever read a book that scares me...but I have now! I've always said I couldn't find a movie to scare me but I've *wanted* to be scared. I had some crazy nightmares while reading this book but they were also interesting! (insane, I know!)
Jillian's sister is dead and everyone says she committed suicide. Jillian knows better...she believes she was murdered. Jillian spends a great deal of time devoted to finding her sister's killer. Along the way, pieces begin to fall into place about what really did happen.
There are some slight political undertones in this book. The murderer has some links to Al Qeida and references are made to 9/11. However, this shouldn't effect the reader in enjoying this book.
Expect to stay on the edge of your seat while reading this fast paced novel full of suspense, murder, lies, and romance. Oh, and don't forget about the medical references for those of us who are junkies!
Michael Palmer has created a character who is suffering from PTSD, a very common disorder in our world today. It was interesting to learn about the SUD score (mine varies from day to day from a 5 to a 7!) I appreciate the research that has gone into crafting this phenomenal book.
My thanks to Michael Palmer for providing a review copy. Look for The Last Surgeon to hit shelves on Feb. 16!!
Summary: Suspenseful psychological thriller
Rating: 4
A good plot, fast paced action through quick dialogue, and an entertaining and suspenseful read throughout.
A doctor with a heart of gold is pitted against a ruthless psychopath who has been hired as a contract killer by an unknown group. The killer thinks he is being humane by using bloodless and painless methods of dispatching his victims, but uses psychological terror nonetheless. Dr. Nick Garrity, in contrast, uses his talents to give medical care to the homeless and to war veterans. How their paths will cross, what far-reaching plot is behind the contract killings, and who will come out the winner are questions that kept me reading. Definitely an adults-only thriller, which builds suspense through psychological threats. Certainly not for the squeamish.
Summary: Reading At The Beach: Reviews
Rating: 5
This book is none stop suspense. People are being murdered, but their deaths are made to look like accidents. Gillian Coats is a Phych nurse. Her sister Belle, an ICU nurse has died and her death was ruled a suicide. But Gillian believes she was really murdered. Dr. Nick Garrity is a vet suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)dispenses medical treatment from a mobile clinic to the homeless in D.C. and Baltimore. He also looking into the disappearance of his friend, Umberto Vasquez who has reportedly disappeared four years before after joining a secret military mission. Gillian finds a clue that connects her sister with Nick, so she finds him and together they discover that patients are dying in the operating room and their is a connection between some of them. Franz Koller, a highly paid master of the "non-kill" art of murder that doesn't look like murder, has a new agenda. To see that Gillian and Nick are dead. It's fast paced, full of suspense and at times very gory, and I loved all of it. The only part that I wasn't crazy about were the sex scenes. They were too descriptive and strange, but I had no problem skipping those parts and going on to what
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