Books like Natural causes by Michael Palmer


Dr. Sarahβ€―Baldwin, a novice intern skilled in holistic medicine, finds herself at the center of a brutal medical crisis that threatens her budding career. As her colleagues investigate the seemingly natural deaths, evidence suggests a deliberate pattern. In a tense race against time, Baldwin must navigate Boston’s medical community, uncover hidden motives, and confront a dangerous conspiracy that could end her life before her life.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Thriller/Medical Thriller
Authors: Michael Palmer
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