First, let me say that for pure entertainment value, Doc Doc Zeus was an excellent read. Some books I enjoy reading, but can easily put down and not hurry to pick them back up. Other books, such as this one, I reluctantly put down and can't wait to get back to them to see what happens next.
Now to some other important points:
As a treatise detailing how some physicians use their position in society to prey on women (and very rarely, women physicians on men), this book is extremely accurate. One reviewer on this site was put off by the detail the author went into in describing how this abuse begins and progresses with the intended victim(s). I would say to that reviewer that this detail is important in that it shows the methodical, sometimes very patient way these sociopathic doctors cultivate and ensnare their victims, and as such is instructive for readers who may be personally involved or have a friend or family member embroiled in such a situation. This reviewer has more than a little knowledge of these activities, and as shown by Mr. Keech, these doctors can be popular and successful in their careers while very selectively abusing a small number of patients, so that other non-victim patients, colleagues, and family are in utter disbelief when they learn of the doctor's bad behavior. Also accurately portrayed is the great difficulty victims have in coming forward, and after they do, in going through with all of the procedural and judicial affronts to their damaged psyches mandated by the safeguards inherent to our legal system for the protection of all involved parties. And yes, while less common, there are definitely cases where good physicians are falsely or mistakenly accused of inappropriate sexual behavior.
In addition to the sexual malfeasance of the errant physician here, the book is excellent in also describing the kinds of unscrupulous business dealings that sometimes exist in the medical world as amoral doctors and greedy power hungry hospital administrators bargain under the table for what extra profits can be made trading in medical services.
Doc Doc Zeus does a great job in elucidating the inner workings of a state medical board and the constraints on, and frustrations of, hard working staffers in dealing with complainants, practitioners, attorneys, judges, and the very rules and regulations that define their role, duties, and how they may pursue their work as administrative (rather than criminal) law enforcement officials. The author is definitively expert in these matters with decades of direct experience in such cases. While interaction with the actual board members that would typically occur in such a case is not included here, I'll accept that as editorially necessary to keep the story tight and moving forward.
Once again, Tom Keech shows an uncanny ability to get into the minds of somewhat disaffected young people. He presents their thoughts, actions, and speech patterns in what this reader feels is an extremely authentic way. It was wonderful that he chose to reprise the roles of several of the teen characters from his earlier book Prey for Love and show them moving forward with their lives in positive ways as is more often the case than some would believe. The importance of loving family and caring friends for these troubled young people is made very clear. If you haven't read Prey for Love, I commend it to you as well, along with the author's other thoroughly enjoyable book, Hot Box in the Pizza District.
In summary, Doc Doc Zeus is an involving read that will keep you turning pages. Its important subject of physician sexual abuse is presented in disturbing, but very accurate detail, and this reader/reviewer believes that that is important and not overdone. You'll learn much about how a state medical board works. And, you'll find the characters engaging and true to life. You'll care what happens to them, and maybe even meet them again! Well done, Mr. Keech!
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