Equity of Evil (The EQUITY Series) [Kindle Edition]

Rudy Mazzocchi (Author)

Book Description

Based on true events, this bold novel involves some of the world's oldest, most emotional and controversial issues. At the core of each matter is man's predisposition to control and take ownership of the human spirit for the sake of profit and personal gain. Such control and manipulation over the will of others is the most horrendous equity of evil.

"EQUITY of EVIL is a shocking indictment of the pernicious role of greed in the medical world. A powerful read!"
— Robin Cook, International Best-Selling Author

Equity of Evil by Rudy Mazzocchi is the Winner of the Gold Medal for the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category in the 2011 eLIT Awards, winner of the 2012 Global eBook Award in the Suspense Fiction category and is a finalist in the Suspense/Thriller category of the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Product Details

• File Size: 506 KB
• Print Length: 300 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Twilight Times Books; First edition (March 5, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007H9QNQW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,017 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Risky and Relevant April 18, 2012

By D. Previte

Format:Kindle Edition

The Dame's Take On The Novel: This is a novel extremely well-written and burning with intrigue. The medical aspects, though quite detailed at times are absorbing and visceral. I was reminded of several other medical thrillers in the opening pages- -many of which are known today as best sellers in the industry. The business dealings behind the medical scenes were fascinating. Rudy Mazzocchi is destined to be a recognized name in publishing. His book is very good. You'll be knocked back in your chair in the reading!

As I read "Equity of Evil" I was moved on many levels. Mazzocchi's characters cover the gamut of medical genius, Machiavellian personalities, manipulators of business and financial markets, political pawns, innocents, and the unaware. He leads us behind the scenes of medical labs and big business conference rooms, in back alleys and criminal darkness. We go where women are terrified... We often see where medical technology can lead us to depravity when it's taken to a level unchecked by heart and morality.

However, this is not a "preachy" novel. It is absolutely not a book of that sort. Rather it is a story based on truth that gives us a glimpse into things that are possible, and that may be on the horizon in our future. Things that we need to be thinking about. And, things that we may need to take into consideration when we look at laws and regulations in our country. Or, perhaps, just that we may want to be aware of when we consider the daily world news... Was it just an early teacher of mine who used to say, "A word to the wise should be sufficient?"

I found the book a great story to read. It was difficult not to be horrified at some parts of it. I'm going to have to tell you I'm pro-life, so the parts about fetuses being the size of a human thumb, having tiny hearts and lungs, eyelashes and tiny hands...being "plopped" out of bloody baggies onto clinical tables "making the exact sound of goldfish" and having their organs removed, hurt me. There were, of course, several other parts that hurt me having to do with the way women were treated, and the way animals were treated. I really despise violence toward children and women in particular. Human trafficking always makes me so angry!

But, all in all...I needed this book. I needed to have my eyes opened to the possibilities of medical research and development. I loved the human equations featured in this question, as well. This was a great way for me to have an understandable and clear introduction into some medical actualities and future possibilities. I enjoyed the experience in the long run. I'm happy I decided to read "Equity of Evil" because it was all I'd hoped it would be, and I'm so happy I took the whole journey.

This is a novel of suspense, of mystery; a medical thriller with thrilling insights. If you loved Michael Crichton, you'll love this book. I hope it's going to be a great hit this year, it certainly deserves to be!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !! April 19, 2012

By Christy Schulz

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

What a great read...I barely put it down for 2 days. Sucked in on the first pages. Loved the fast pace...informative, current, great writing style. Sent out a "you've got to read this!! " to all my fellow readers!! " Can not believe he can write something like this in his spare time...
Rudy, looking forward to the next book and hopefully many more... Amazing!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Timely and Relevant Thriller - Highly Recommended December 29, 2012

By BRF

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

After seeing a another passenger on a plane reading this book, I was intrigued by the title - so I decided to download and read the book right away. I had no idea what I was about to read, but was shocked and hooked from the start. The topics of abortion and the big business of the organ donor industry were captivating and controversial.

I found myself bouncing from my iPad to my iPhone reading at every chance I could get. I spent nights in deep thought thinking about what content was real and what was fiction, and reflected on the inevitable ethical dilemmas we will face as medical advances continue at an unprecedented pace.

I think this book reads like a movie plot and I would anticipate controversy similar to The Da Vinci code due to the sensitivity of the content. Though the topics might not be for the faint-hearted, I highly recommend it. The author has set the groundwork for future topics that go beyond the typical stem cell research debate and I am certain that if these activities are not already taking place, they are on the horizon.

More About the Author

Rudy is best known as a medical device and biotechnology entrepreneur, inventor, and angel investor, with a history of starting new technology ventures throughout the U.S. and Europe. He's been privileged to have the opportunity to see the newest innovations in healthcare and work with some of the most brilliant researchers, scientists and physicians in the industry.

Authoring more than 50 patents, he has helped pioneer new companies involved in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery and even embryonic stem-cell development. Through these efforts, he has become the recipient of many technology and business awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Healthcare and the Businessman of the Year Award.

Combining these experiences and opportunities, with thousands of hours of travel and long evenings in hotel rooms, he found the initiative to start writing a collection of medical thrillers based on true events, the first of which is entitled "EQUITY of EVIL".