Dead End Deal [Kindle Edition]

Allen Wyler (Author)

Book Description

World renowned neurosurgeon Jon Ritter is on the verge of a medical breakthrough that will change the world. His groundbreaking surgical treatment, using transplanted non-human stem cells, is set to eradicate the scourge of Alzheimer’s disease and give hope to millions. But when the procedure is slated for testing, it all comes to an abrupt and terrifying halt. Ritter’s colleague is gunned down and Ritter himself is threatened by a radical anti-abortion group that not only claims responsibility, but promises more of the same. Faced with a dangerous reality but determined to succeed, Ritter turns to his long-time colleague, corporate biotech CEO Richard Stillman, for help. Together, they conspire to conduct a clandestine clinical trial in Seoul, Korea. But the danger is more determined, and more lethal, than Ritter could have imagined. After successful surgical trials, Ritter and his allies are thrown into a horrifying nightmare scenario: The trial patients have been murdered and Ritter is the number one suspect. Aided by his beautiful lab assistant, Yeonhee, Ritter flees the country, now the target of an international manhunt involving Interpol, the FBI, zealous fanatics and a coldly efficient assassin. Dead End Deal is a fast paced, heart-pounding, and sophisticated thriller. Penned by master neurosurgeon, Allen Wyler—who often draws from experience and actual events when writing—Dead End Deal is unmatched as a technical procedural. Its medical and scientific details can impress even the most seasoned medical practitioners. And yet, the fascinating expertise is seamlessly woven into a riveting plot, with enough action and surprises to engross even the most well-read thriller enthusiast. A smart, unique, page-turner, Dead End Deal delivers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The gritty, graphic details of cutting-edge surgical procedures, capped with an exciting conclusion, should keep fans of the genre riveted." - Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

Allen Wyler is a renowned neurosurgeon who earned an international reputation for pioneering surgical techniques to record brain activity. He has served on the faculties of both the University of Washington and the University of Tennessee, and in 1992 was recruited by the prestigious Swedish Medical Center to develop a neuroscience institute. In 2002, he left active practice to become medical director for a startup med-tech company (that went public in 2006) and he now chairs the Institutional Review Board of a major medical center in the Pacific Northwest. Leveraging a love for thrillers since the early 1970s, Wyler devoted himself to fiction writing in earnest, eventually serving as vice president of the International Thriller Writers organization for several years. After publishing his first two medical thrillers Deadly Errors (2005) and Dead Head (2007), he officially retired from medicine to devote himself to writing full time.

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Product Details

• File Size: 500 KB
• Print Length: 400 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1938231058
• Publisher: Astor + Blue Editions (May 10, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00822N2G2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,296 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A new fast-paced medical thriller May 12, 2012

By A&D

Format:Kindle Edition

Allen Wyler, the author, is a neurosurgeon and author of medical thrillers Dead Head (2007) and Deadly Errors (2005). If you liked his previous books you will like this one, too.
The plot in a nutshell: A famous neurosurgeon is framed for the murder of patients in a Seoul Korea hospital. The police hunts him and without a passport he has a hard time surviving and finding his way out of Korea back to U.S. He did not kill anyone and he wants to clear his name and get back his own life.

The thriller is fast-paced, and keeps you interested what will happen to John Ritter, the neurosurgeon, and how he will get out of this trouble alive and not be imprisoned.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Dead End Deal is a Winner May 23, 2012

By Jessica Workman

Format:Kindle Edition

Allen Wyler crafts a solid thriller with Dead End Deal. What I appreciate is that he decided to play with the format of the genre. He experimented, took some risks, and ultimately succeeded. Instead of trying to figure out who the bad guy is , Weyler gives us the rare opportunity to be the kind of omniscient reader who knows all and sees all. We know who he is from the beginning. This format might be a problem for other thrillers. Sometimes a weak story needs that mystery to hold it together. I know from my own experience that figuring out "whodunit" is the only reason I'll finish a book. With Dead End Deal, I wanted to finish because I was invested in the story.

There were a few gripe worthy moments, though. Wyler tends to add a lot of product placement to his story. I felt like brands were starting to take over (Droid, Kindle, etc.). I know we use these things on a daily basis, but ultimately I think it will date the story. Because technology evolves at such a rapid pace, just a short time from now someone will be reading this book and thinking "Wow, this guy is behind the times!" I think that creating a timeless story is really important. If Droid were replaced with cell phone or smart phone, readers in the future could picture what they want based on the most current technology.

BUT! Don't let my little gripes get in the way of you enjoying Dead End Deal by Alan Wyler. It's fast paced, you get to go to exotic locations (Korea, for example), and you get to learn a little bit about the relationship between bio-tech companies and those who conduct academic research. All in all, Dead End Deal is a winner.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A great Medical Thriller May 11, 2012

By dbg

Format:Kindle Edition

Another great medical thriller from Wyler This book captured me in the first chapter and kept pulling me in deeper with every page I turned. As with Wyler's other books Deadly Errors and Dead Head it takes me into a world I know little about but am completely intrigued with. Throw in corruption, greed and a touch of politics and it's a great ride.

More About the Author

I am a neurosurgeon and author. See www.allenwyler.com for more details.