I had forgotten this and i purchased the second opinion. Michael palmer and tess gerritson are two of my favorites in this genre. Michael palmer s book second opinion has excellent character development, for exmple, one of the main characters is supposedly in a coma, but actually has lockedin, meaning the patient is conscious, but unable to communicate. One, extreme measures 1991, was adopted into a 1996 film of the same name starring hugh grant, sarah jessica parker, and. Palmer didnt originally want to be an author, but after reading coma by robin cook a fellow wesleyan grad, he realized he could too. In this routine medical thriller from bestseller palmer the first patient, dr. Even without the strange goings on at the beaumont hospital, the glimpse into the mind of thea sperelakis is worth reading the book. His books have been translated into thirtyfive languages.
A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. Download the second opinion audiobook by michael palmer. Nov 15, 2010 what country does thea leave to visit her hospitalized father in the second opinion. The second opinion by michael palmer used very good. The second opinion by michael palmer book cover, description, publication history. She has a brilliant medical mind, and a remarkable recall of details, but her difficulty in dealing with hidden agendas and interpersonal conflicts have led her to leave the complex, moneydriven dynamics of the hospital, and to embrace working. His book extreme measures was adapted into a movie starring hugh grant and gene hackman. The second opinion by michael palmer 2009, paperback ebay. She has a brilliant medical mind, and a remarkable recall of. The second opinion by michael palmer author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. His novels are often referred to as medical thrillers.
Poems 19791988 will appeal to those left unsatisfied by michael palmer s the. Michael palmers the second opinion is fastpaced and maintains a high level of tension that keeps readers engaged without getting bogged down in medical jargon or superfluous asides. She has a brilliant medical mind and a remarkable ability to recall details. The second opinion by michael palmer signed first edition book. The second opinion ebook by michael palmer rakuten kobo.
Thea sperelakis, diagnosed as a teen with aspergers syndro. Listen to second opinion audiobook by michael palmer. In the second opinion, michael palmer has created a catandmouse game where one woman must confront a conspiracy of doctors to uncover an evil practice that touches every single person who ever has a medical test. Michael palmer 194220 wrote internationally bestselling novels of medical suspense, including the first patient, the second opinion, the last surgeon, a heartbeat away, oath of office and political suicide. Before becoming a novelist, michael palmer spent 20 years practicing medicine. A physicians daughter must confront a conspiracy of doctors to uncover an evil practice that touches every single person who ever has a medical test. The second opinion by michael palmer 2012, cd, unabridged.
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. The second opinion by michael palmer is a fascinating thriller. Thea sperelakis, a brilliant doctor who suffers from aspergers syndrome, is called to her fathers side after he was hit and seriously injured by a car. In the spirit of the locked room mystery, this novel takes place in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a closed. Turns out i really liked it, and it took me very little time to get into it, once i had the time lol i tried to read it every time i had some spare time. I have not changed my mind, but happily for palmer, a lot of readers like what he does, and i must say the subjects, usually medical dramas, are appealing. The second opinion michael palmer, franette liebow on. He had two sisters, donna and susan, whom he grew up together. Michael stephen palmer was born in october 9th, 1942 in springfield, massachusetts. Ive read a handfull of palmer books, and ive not been disapointed yet. Michael palmer left for dead by a hitandrun driver, dr petros sperelakis chances of survival are slim. The second opinion book central rappahannock regional.
Thea sperelakis, diagnosed as a teen with aspergers syndrome, has always been an outsider. He is in the intensive care unit in the prestigious beaumont clinic in boston and appears to be in an irreversible coma. Brief summary of content available on request by email. Michael palmer books list of books by author michael palmer. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Dec 29, 2009 michael palmer s book second opinion has excellent character development, for exmple, one of the main characters is supposedly in a coma, but actually has lockedin, meaning the patient is conscious, but unable to communicate. Good soft cover 2009 1st edition dennis gallemore passion for books. Easy, enjoyable read, the second opinion will appeal to fans of medical thrillers and offbeat main characters, such as thea sperelakis. The second opinion michael palmer a physicians daughter must confront a conspiracy of doctors to uncover an evil practice that touches every single person who ever has. Thea sperelakis, an idealist whos been working for doctors. Download or stream the second opinion by michael palmer. Michael palmer, the author of the second opinion, was a new author and i never heard of him before, so i wasnt too sure starting the book. In 1964, palmer graduated from wesleyan university.
As thea begins to look into the accident, she begins to suspect that the accident was no accident. Luckily, i have a stack of palmers to read to keep me going. Michael palmer book spotlight the second opinion youtube. The second opinion by michael palmer nook book ebook. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
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