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The Magruder Transplant
A dying cardiologist is in desperate need of a donor heart that no one believes will become available in time to save him. An innocent young woman is brutally raped and murdered in a crime whose trail has long-since grown cold, and the state’s most powerful political figure—its senior United States senator—hides his son from the authorities investigating the crime. It is the relentless convergence of these disparate threads that drives the narrative of this emotionally-intense romantic thriller, unraveling a web of deception, blackmail, and murder and ultimately revealing the tragic secret that lies at the heart of THE MAGRUDER TRANSPLANT. Jack Chase is the author of three medical thrillers and the new political thriller Cry Chaos and Let Slip the Dogs of Tyranny. His novels have been published in multiple languages and sold throughout the world.
Jack Chase is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease. His medical career has spanned the spectrum from clinical practice to basic research in molecular biology. He has served as director of clinical research for two multinational pharmaceutical corporations and as attending physician on the infectious disease services of a number of medical schools.
Jack is married to New York Times bestselling novelist Katherine Stone. They live in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional information about Jack Chase and his novels can be found at CryChaos.com or MedicalThriller.com.
Jack Chase is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease. His medical career has spanned the spectrum from clinical practice to basic research in molecular biology. He has served as director of clinical research for two multinational pharmaceutical corporations and as attending physician on the infectious disease services of a number of medical schools.
Jack is married to New York Times bestselling novelist Katherine Stone. They live in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional information about Jack Chase and his novels can be found at CryChaos.com or MedicalThriller.com.
304 pages, Paperback
First published May 16, 2011
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Jack Chase
15 books3 followersThe medical career of physician-novelist Jack Chase has spanned the spectrum from laboratory research in molecular biology to clinical practice. He has served as attending physician on the infectious disease services of a number of medical schools and as director of clinical research for two multinational pharmaceutical companies.
His first two novels, FATAL ANALYSIS and MORTALITY RATE, were published in multiple languages in print editions and sold throughout the world. Both are now available for the first time in e-book and trade paperback formats.
The MAGRUDER TRANSPLANT, first published in 2011, is also available in either trade paperback or e-book format.
Jack Chase is the husband of Katherine Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one novels. Visit her website at www.katherinestone.com.
Jack Chase is currently hard at work on his next medical novel.
His first two novels, FATAL ANALYSIS and MORTALITY RATE, were published in multiple languages in print editions and sold throughout the world. Both are now available for the first time in e-book and trade paperback formats.
The MAGRUDER TRANSPLANT, first published in 2011, is also available in either trade paperback or e-book format.
Jack Chase is the husband of Katherine Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one novels. Visit her website at www.katherinestone.com.
Jack Chase is currently hard at work on his next medical novel.
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August 4, 2012
The Magruder Transplant by Jack Chase
Release Date: May 19th, 2011
Publisher: CreateSpace (self-published)
Page Count: 276
Source: Complimentary copy provided by Katherine Stone in exchange for an honest review
A dying cardiologist is in desperate need of a donor heart that no one believes will become available in time to save him. An innocent young woman is brutally raped and murdered in a crime whose trail has long-since grown cold, and the state's most powerful political figure, its senior United States senator, hides his son from the authorities investigating the crime.
It is the relentless convergence of these disparate threads, that drives the narrative of this emotionally-intense romantic thriller, unraveling a web of deception, blackmail, and murder and ultimately revealing the tragic secret that lies at the heart of The Magruder Transplant.
What Stephanie Thinks: Medical thrillers shine proudly with books like The Magruder Transplant paving the genre. I enjoyed this book profoundly. Jack Chase, who is a doctor himself, really does well with its medical aspects; they're very realistic and accurate. He explains medical phrases and conflicts in Layman's terms to make them not only understandable, but also compelling. Chase's voice is descriptive, but only to a necessary point; it definitely isn't overly flowery, which is just the way I like it.
The mystery of Pace Magruder's shady heart transplant donation emerges and becomes troublesome, not to mention suspicious, when he won't just give the issue up, like the doctors and the donor's family will him to. In wanting to repay the donor's family, he discovers a scandalous inconsistency that puts the power over the state's most powerful man straight into his hands. Pace is a cardiologist, so he knows his stuff; his expertise, wit, and collaboration with Courtney, an investigator who herself, won't let go of a case that everyone else wants closed, propel him to solve the obscure secret once and for all... if he can even make out alive.
I love how there are a several different plots, including Pace's heart transplant, Courtney's determination to solve the rape and murder case, and the corrupt senator's scheme to cover up his tracks, as well as his own shocking revelation along the way. All of these little storylines come together to create the big picture of The Magruder Transplant seamlessly.
The minor romance thread was a little far-fetched. I feel Pace's relationship with Courtney should have developed way further before they went at it as lovers. It does show well their character traits — Pace, the lady killer and Courtney, the attractive, lovable girl — but frankly this novel would have good even with the romance storyline spared.
Deep in subject matter, but simple in structure, this book is fast-paced, clever, and a solid, engaging read. The mystery, like I said, is extremely complicated, but Chase's effortless tone prevents it from being confusing; his style is very clear, which I was impressed by. With delightful plot twists, wry humor, scintillating suspense, and realistic, scary-yet-real-life dialogue, The Magruder Transplant is a gripping novel that surprises until and satisfies at the very end.
Stephanie Loves: "'I'm afraid it might be over,' [Courtney's father] said [of his latest love interest, Widow Johnson].
'I'm sorry. Anything I can help with?'
'I doubt it. She was really into kinky sex.'
'Dad...'
'I mean a woman who weighs more than two hundred pounds.'
'Dad...'
'You'd think she'd try to be a little genteel about things.'
'Dad!'
'What?'
'There is no Widow Johnson, is there?'
'I have wonderful memories of your mom, sweetheart. That's all I need.'"
Radical Rating: 8 hearts - An engaging read; highly recommended.
Release Date: May 19th, 2011
Publisher: CreateSpace (self-published)
Page Count: 276
Source: Complimentary copy provided by Katherine Stone in exchange for an honest review
A dying cardiologist is in desperate need of a donor heart that no one believes will become available in time to save him. An innocent young woman is brutally raped and murdered in a crime whose trail has long-since grown cold, and the state's most powerful political figure, its senior United States senator, hides his son from the authorities investigating the crime.
It is the relentless convergence of these disparate threads, that drives the narrative of this emotionally-intense romantic thriller, unraveling a web of deception, blackmail, and murder and ultimately revealing the tragic secret that lies at the heart of The Magruder Transplant.
What Stephanie Thinks: Medical thrillers shine proudly with books like The Magruder Transplant paving the genre. I enjoyed this book profoundly. Jack Chase, who is a doctor himself, really does well with its medical aspects; they're very realistic and accurate. He explains medical phrases and conflicts in Layman's terms to make them not only understandable, but also compelling. Chase's voice is descriptive, but only to a necessary point; it definitely isn't overly flowery, which is just the way I like it.
The mystery of Pace Magruder's shady heart transplant donation emerges and becomes troublesome, not to mention suspicious, when he won't just give the issue up, like the doctors and the donor's family will him to. In wanting to repay the donor's family, he discovers a scandalous inconsistency that puts the power over the state's most powerful man straight into his hands. Pace is a cardiologist, so he knows his stuff; his expertise, wit, and collaboration with Courtney, an investigator who herself, won't let go of a case that everyone else wants closed, propel him to solve the obscure secret once and for all... if he can even make out alive.
I love how there are a several different plots, including Pace's heart transplant, Courtney's determination to solve the rape and murder case, and the corrupt senator's scheme to cover up his tracks, as well as his own shocking revelation along the way. All of these little storylines come together to create the big picture of The Magruder Transplant seamlessly.
The minor romance thread was a little far-fetched. I feel Pace's relationship with Courtney should have developed way further before they went at it as lovers. It does show well their character traits — Pace, the lady killer and Courtney, the attractive, lovable girl — but frankly this novel would have good even with the romance storyline spared.
Deep in subject matter, but simple in structure, this book is fast-paced, clever, and a solid, engaging read. The mystery, like I said, is extremely complicated, but Chase's effortless tone prevents it from being confusing; his style is very clear, which I was impressed by. With delightful plot twists, wry humor, scintillating suspense, and realistic, scary-yet-real-life dialogue, The Magruder Transplant is a gripping novel that surprises until and satisfies at the very end.
Stephanie Loves: "'I'm afraid it might be over,' [Courtney's father] said [of his latest love interest, Widow Johnson].
'I'm sorry. Anything I can help with?'
'I doubt it. She was really into kinky sex.'
'Dad...'
'I mean a woman who weighs more than two hundred pounds.'
'Dad...'
'You'd think she'd try to be a little genteel about things.'
'Dad!'
'What?'
'There is no Widow Johnson, is there?'
'I have wonderful memories of your mom, sweetheart. That's all I need.'"
Radical Rating: 8 hearts - An engaging read; highly recommended.
August 30, 2011
This book was amazing. The characters were very well developed and the plot was full of twists that kept me reading to find out what happens next.
I can not wait to read more by Jack Chase.
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I am disclosing that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This in no way impacts my review.
I can not wait to read more by Jack Chase.
In compliance with FTC guidelines, I am disclosing that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This in no way impacts my review.
August 29, 2011
I received this book for free via Goodreads.com. This was an enjoyable book to read. The story is about a cardiologist who ironically needs a heart transplant. When a heart becomes available to him he begins a quuest to get to know who his heart donor was. This turns into a full on investigation which leads the main character to some surprising findings.
September 11, 2011
Everyone with a bad heart ( including family and friends) should read this book. It is an excellent work that shows how difficult this disease is. Oftentimes I , and others like me, just shrug off the question others ask "How are you feeling?" ---this book will tell it all. I loved it.
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August 21, 2011Won in Goodreads Giveaway. Should be an interesting read.
July 14, 2012
Wonderful Story..............should be a movie.
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