The First Patient: A Novel [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Michael Palmer (Author), Phil Gigante (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2008

Gabe Singleton and Andrew Stoddard were roommates at the Naval Academy in Annapolis years ago. 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 delivers a disturbing revelation and a startling request. His personal physician has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared, and he desperately needs Gabe to take the man’s place. Despite serious misgivings, Gabe agrees to come to Washington. It is not until he is ensconced in the White House medical office that Gabe realizes there is strong evidence that the President is going insane. Facing a crisis of conscience - as President Stoddard’s physician, he has the power to invoke the Twenty-fifth Amendment to transfer presidential power to the Vice President - Gabe uncovers increasing evidence that his friend’s condition may not be due to natural causes. Who? Why? And how? The President’s life is at stake. A small-town doctor suddenly finds himself in the most powerful position on earth, and the safety of the world is in jeopardy. Gabe Singleton must find the answers, and the clock is ticking....

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Palmer, M.D., is the author of twelve previous 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 phantasmagoric cats and three incomparably witty sons. Visit and write him at www.michaelpalmerbooks.com.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Lib Ed; Library edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597370657
• ISBN-13: 978-1597370653
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,163,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Palmer, is the author of sixteen novels of medical and political suspense, all international bestsellers. His 17th medical and political thriller, OATH OF OFFICE is now available. In addition to 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. He lives in eastern Massachusetts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Twists, turns, could not wait to hear the end, December 29, 2010

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Ali Julia (boston, mass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First Patient: A Novel (Audio CD)

A great story - lots of twists and turns that keep you on the edge... towards the end it kept up well past my bed time, I just could not stop without hearing more.
I began listening to audio books as part of my walking therapy after a surgery. The books have to be very good to keep me walking despite the pain and this book certainly did a great job!
Gripping story, excellent delivery - I recommend this book highly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not listen to the previous reviews., April 3, 2009

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Seth A. Koehler (Grand Haven, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First Patient: A Novel (Audio CD)

The previous reviews which you have no doubt read are complete and utter codswallop. Regardless of the political bias, it is an interesting story with good characters and plot. With an excellent performance by Phil Gigante, you get a good sense of the many different characters and voices that an audio book reader must become.

Again, this is actually a good book to listen to ( I can only say listen because I have never read it) and I would suggest having a listen.

Don't trust the naysayers.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the purchase, October 31, 2008

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Kelleigh Nelson "Kelleigh Nelson" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First Patient: A Novel (Audio CD)

I've read a few other Palmer books, most of them enjoyable. However, Palmer's political bias is quite obvious in all of them. This latest book, FIRST PATIENT, is by far so politically biased in Dr. Palmer's point of views that it detracts from the story line and has become obsessive in his story telling. Unfortunately it destroys the ability to enjoy the story, even though this one is not the best to begin with. Don't bother wasting your money. Get it from the library if you feel you must read or listen to it.