A medical thriller where Cardiologists who have pledged the Hippocratic oath would rather kill than expose their secret society known to them as "The Cardiac Cartel".
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"Life does not always imitate art for physician" -- Las Vegas Review-Journal
"THE NEXT ROBIN COOK?" Dr. David Mucci thinks big-and gruesome -- Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, March 17, 2002
"peppered with so much gunfire and mayhem...the gang warfare of the 1990's seems like a trip to the bakery." -- The Hartford Courant, January 4, 2002 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"THE NEXT ROBIN COOK?" Dr. David Mucci thinks big-and gruesome -- Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, March 17, 2002
"peppered with so much gunfire and mayhem...the gang warfare of the 1990's seems like a trip to the bakery." -- The Hartford Courant, January 4, 2002 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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You have crushing chest pain and every labored breath you take feels like it may be your last. As you are drifting into a mindless stupor due to the sedation that's preparing you for emergency angioplasty, you hear the invasive cardiologist comment to his colleague "His insurance pays next to nothing. That's what he'll get from me. One pass and I'm done." What if cardiologists across the country were part of a secret network--a cartel--that determined what medical procedures you were given based upon your insurance coverage reimbursement rates rather than your medical needs? If you didn't think this could happen to you, you'll think twice after you read "The Cardiac Cartel".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasant surprise!,
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This review is from: The Cardiac Cartel (Paperback)
After finishing David Mucci's debut novel, CARDIAC CARTEL, I couldn't help but be reminded of the plot line in John Grisham's THE FIRM. In this case, however, it's not a young, ambitious attorney who gets in over his head....it's a young, ambitious cardiac surgeon who gets thrown to the sharks. Dr. Peter Pavano doesn't even get a chance to catch his breath and enjoy the perks of being a 'fellow' in a prestigious angioplasty program before his life unravels before his eyes. He's set up for a fall, but Pavano is man with more lives than an alley cat. He's smart and he remains alive by staying one step ahead of the really, really bad guys. I don't read many self-published books because I find the quality lacking. This is an exception and I recommend it to anyone who likes a thriller. You don't necessarily have to like medical thrillers to enjoy this roller coaster ride. Strap yourself in and set aside several hours because once you start CARDIAC CARTEL, you won't be able to put it down. I look forward to other work from Mucci. He's got a voice and a real talent for weaving a tale. And, his bad guys are truly evil. If there's a movie version of this book, I'm sure Hollywood will cast someone like Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Pavano, but there is no one that can play bad guy Dr. Barbosa better than Frank Langella. The part is tailor-made for his particular kind of evil eye madness. Enjoy!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
HEART PUMPING THRILLS,
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This review is from: The Cardiac Cartel (Paperback)
"The Cradiac Cartel" is a taunt, intense, adrenline rushing thriller that impels it's reader to grasp a breathe between pages. The plot is concise, rich with palpable apprehension. Characters are well defined with credible flaws and strengths, dialogue is smart, believable, with enough irreverence to allow a smile through the tension. This book is well conceived and meets every criteria for a plausible, engaging medical mystery. Reminiscent of Robin Cook or Michael Palmer, David Mucci's style of story-telling stacks up admirably to his predecessors. I was totally memsmerized by this read, not able to stop until conclusion, and,oh, what a cleverly twisted ending it was!!Thrill seekers, David Mucci, is your new best friend. Read this book and take the adventure that cries out to you, knowing thrills and chills abound on every page of this tantalizing tale!! Bravo, Dr. David Mucci!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating,
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This review is from: The Cardiac Cartel (Paperback)
Reading The Cardiac Cartel enlightened me to a whole new world. Not only was this a medical education, but the author brought in a full spectrum of characters. The story built rapidly after some medical jargon and character building. I couldn't put the book down and the ending was quite unexpected. I found the storyline believable - I won't talk to a docter the same way. More striking, is that I will have more respect and trust for those in the community that never get any - like gang members. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for something different, educational, scary, exciting, etc. etc. I look forward to more books by David Mucci.
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