First Patient, The: A Novel
by Michael Palmer
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Author: Michael PalmerReader: Phil Gigante
Edition: Music CD
Format: Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
Published: 2008-02-19
ISBN: 1597370649
Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged
Book Reviews of First Patient, The: A Novel
Book Review: Doctor in the (White) House
Summary: 2 Stars
Mildly diverting and agreeably fast-paced thriller with a smart premise is done in by seriously pedestrian writing. And as soon as one of the big plot points is introduced in the opening pages you know exactly what the truth behind it is.
Summary of First Patient, The: A Novel
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....
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