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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 will be released on February 14,2012. 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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-op patients, watch out!! Read with extreme caution., July 2, 1998

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This review is from: Flashback (Mass Market Paperback)

I love every single one of Michael Palmer's books. They all keep me one the edge of my seat, especially Natural Causes, Extreme Measures and The Sisterhood. These books were so brilliantly written that I was scared out of my mind. They all kept me sitting on the edge of my seat. Want to know the best part? I couldn't put any of them down, I tune everything else in the world out and only focus on the suspense I have right in front of me. In Flashback, and eight year old Toby has a surgery and everything goes well. Months go by and then Toby begins to relive what happened to him in the OR. He is tormented with visions of everything transpired during the surgery, everything, including the immense pain. Unfortunately Toby isn't the only patient who is experiencing this bizarre effect after the operation. Other patients who has gone this weird twist of events haven't been able to live with the terror, so they kill themselves. Soon someone will reach the conclusion that something unusual is transpiring at the hospital. If that person doesn't hurry there will be some disastrous affects. If they do not hurry, another patient will be wheeled into the OR, none the wiser to the terror and torment that awaits them there.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ALWAYS A PLEASER!!, May 27, 2001

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I am never disappointed when reading a Michael Palmer. I think the man could scribble on tree bark and I'd be happy.

As always, the storyline is believable and easy to follow.

Definitely worth the time to read!!

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-op patients, watch out!! You may be next!, July 2, 1998

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I love every single one of Michael Palmer's books. They all keep me one the edge of my seat, especially Natural Causes,Extreme Measures and The Sisterhood. Flashback kept me sitting on the edge of my seat. Want to know the best part? I couldn't put it down. In Flashback, and eight year old Toby has a surgery and everything goes well. Months go by and then Toby begins to relive what happened to him in the OR. He is tormented with visions of everything transpired during the surgey, everything, includiong the immense pain. Unfortunatly Toby isn't the only patient who is experiencing this bizarre effect after the operation. Someone at the hosptial needs to figure what's going on in this hospital and soon. If not another patient will be wheeled into the OR none the wiser to the terror and torment that awaits them.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not a real thriller
This is my first Michael Palmer book and unless I get a copy free my last. The premise was great, illegal drug experiments on hospital patients and a child who my die if the... Read more

Published on January 16, 2009 by booklover68

3.0 out of 5 stars Fast Fluff
This is my first Palmer book and it gets three stars for two reasons: it kept me reading til the end and it provided an easily understandable scenerio of how corruption can occur... Read more

Published on September 5, 2008 by SayWhen

2.0 out of 5 stars Story about hospital policy instead of suspense...
This book had a great premise. Too bad the author chose to focus on hospital policy and administration more than than the story line. This book was boring. Read more

Published on January 14, 2007 by LuvsLabs09

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Medical Thriller
It's been a while since I've read any Michael Palmer, only reading a few of his books occasionally. But, I was pleased I picked up this book and enjoyed most of the story in... Read more

Published on November 9, 2005 by Theresa W

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing novel!
This is my second Michael Palmer novel and it's really suspenseful ~~ but do have to admit that it did drag on a bit in the middle of the book. Read more

Published on August 20, 2005 by Busy Mom

3.0 out of 5 stars Typical medical thriller
I've read a couple of Michael Palmer's medical thrillers. They're just ok in my opinion - they read fast, have some plot twists, and come to a satisfying happy ending. Read more

Published on February 7, 2005 by Marisa

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very good medical thriller
If you like medical thrillers, you're going to enjoy this one. The plot is nail-biting, even scary at times. Read more

Published on October 24, 2003 by HORAK

4.0 out of 5 stars "A MEDICAL THRILLER"
My librarian recommended this book to me. Since i work in shifts i really look out for books which can be read in one sitting, specially in the night shifts... Read more

Published on April 26, 2003 by sanjeev sood

4.0 out of 5 stars 3rd medical thriller has: love, deceit, rivalry, corruption!
We're reading Michael Palmer's medical thrillers in order, having thoroughly enjoyed his earlier "Sisterhood" & "Side Effects". Read more

Published on February 3, 2003 by Gerald M. Bull

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Great book, I highly recommend it. Michael Palmer is great at the medical mystery books and this one is no exception.

Published on January 3, 2003

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Michael Palmer, Ultramed Davis, Clayton Iverson, Jack Pearl, Leigh Baron, Barbara Nelms, Guy Beaulieu, Jason Mainwaring, Toby Nelms, Frank Iverson, Annie Doucette, Suzanne Cole, Donald Norman, Maureen Banas, Cinnie Iverson, Whitey Bourque, John Burris, Owen Walsh, Zack Iverson, Ultramed Hospitals Corporation, Robin the Good, Judge Iverson, Well Frank, Doreen Lavalley, Davis Regional Hospital

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