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Dr. Beckett Campbell, Medical Examiner #1
Donante de órganos
Para el Dr. Beckett Campbell, médico forense jefe, el juramento hipocrático siempre ha sido más una sugerencia que un principio rector...
Beckett no es un patólogo forense cualquiera, por eso no se sorprende cuando llega a su mesa un contenedor con órganos extirpados por expertos. Lo alarmante, sin embargo, es la nota que lo acompaña... la nota que sugiere que esto es sólo el principio, que hay más en camino.
Y luego está el mensaje oculto. El que revela el secreto más oscuro de Beckett, lo que le diferencia de todos los demás.
No puede acudir a la policía, ni a sus colegas, ni siquiera a sus amigos más íntimos en busca de ayuda.
Sólo depende de Beckett averiguar de dónde proceden los órganos antes de que muera más gente. En el proceso, se ve atrapado en un sádico juego del gato y el ratón con un brutal asesino que le hace reevaluar su propio código moral. Y cuando Beckett descubre por fin la sorprendente verdad sobre el origen de los órganos, se plantea la siguiente pregunta: con más de 100 . 000 personas esperando un órgano en Estados Unidos y menos de 15 . 000 donantes, ¿quién merece vivir y quién merece morir?
¿Y tiene Beckett derecho a elegir?
Beckett no es un patólogo forense cualquiera, por eso no se sorprende cuando llega a su mesa un contenedor con órganos extirpados por expertos. Lo alarmante, sin embargo, es la nota que lo acompaña... la nota que sugiere que esto es sólo el principio, que hay más en camino.
Y luego está el mensaje oculto. El que revela el secreto más oscuro de Beckett, lo que le diferencia de todos los demás.
No puede acudir a la policía, ni a sus colegas, ni siquiera a sus amigos más íntimos en busca de ayuda.
Sólo depende de Beckett averiguar de dónde proceden los órganos antes de que muera más gente. En el proceso, se ve atrapado en un sádico juego del gato y el ratón con un brutal asesino que le hace reevaluar su propio código moral. Y cuando Beckett descubre por fin la sorprendente verdad sobre el origen de los órganos, se plantea la siguiente pregunta: con más de 100 . 000 personas esperando un órgano en Estados Unidos y menos de 15 . 000 donantes, ¿quién merece vivir y quién merece morir?
¿Y tiene Beckett derecho a elegir?
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2023
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True story: I used to cut up bodies. No, not for fun, you sickos–for work. After reaching the age of majority and fleeing the clutches of an overprotective mother, I went to university like a good boy.
More than a decade later and an alphabet soup of letters after my name, I found myself looking down the double-chamber of a microscope at an eyeball. Feeling ironically introspective, I decided that it was time for a change.
After seventy plus novels and more than a million copies sold, I’ve found my true calling, one that also includes a plethora of letters. Hopefully you see something in my catalog that you like, something to feast your eyes on.
I also have two spooky podcasts that are appropriate for ALL ages, so long as you like to be scared: P.T. Logan's Five Minutes of Terror and Camp Fear. Both are FREE and available on all podcast platforms. For MATURE audiences, I've created two fiction podcasts, Nightmare Residue and Bad Priest.
I'm on all socials! Just search for AuthorPatrickLogan.
True story: I used to cut up bodies. No, not for fun, you sickos–for work. After reaching the age of majority and fleeing the clutches of an overprotective mother, I went to university like a good boy.
More than a decade later and an alphabet soup of letters after my name, I found myself looking down the double-chamber of a microscope at an eyeball. Feeling ironically introspective, I decided that it was time for a change.
After seventy plus novels and more than a million copies sold, I’ve found my true calling, one that also includes a plethora of letters. Hopefully you see something in my catalog that you like, something to feast your eyes on.
I also have two spooky podcasts that are appropriate for ALL ages, so long as you like to be scared: P.T. Logan's Five Minutes of Terror and Camp Fear. Both are FREE and available on all podcast platforms. For MATURE audiences, I've created two fiction podcasts, Nightmare Residue and Bad Priest.
I'm on all socials! Just search for AuthorPatrickLogan.
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June 17, 2019
Truly awful. The writing is basic, the central character is completely unbelievable, the secondary characters have few redeeming qualities, the story doesn’t flow, the end is rushed beyond belief. One of the few books I regret wasting time on.
December 3, 2025
Pro: book was short and a fast read
Con: the book was awful. Beckett (main character) is a dick head. Rude, not drole or remotely charming. He is ghastly to everyone in the book. Plus his sleuthing is pretty far-fetched,
This book is listed as the first in a series but heavily references an earlier book
Con: the book was awful. Beckett (main character) is a dick head. Rude, not drole or remotely charming. He is ghastly to everyone in the book. Plus his sleuthing is pretty far-fetched,
This book is listed as the first in a series but heavily references an earlier book
November 13, 2023
Interesting Premise Handled With A Lacking Execution
I have to be honest here. After reading the synopsis, this thriller seemed to offer an interesting reading experience.
However, as the pages went by, all I was offered had been an underwhelming narrative chained by illogical choices when it came to further developing the story.
What are the most important elements of a murder mystery? The graphic depictions of the murders, the looming mystery of the one who could be behind them, and most important of all, THE MOTIVE.
This thriller failed in each of those elements. The problem with the murders announced by the deliveries of organs is the laughable execution with a reaction from our protagonist who is more annoyed than shaken with each organ that arrives at his desk. The reveal of the murderer is also quite underwhelming to the point that it doesn't make any sort of impact on the reader because the one behind the killings is only briefly mentioned in a line or two through the entirety of the narrative up to that point. What should I say about the motive? While it does offer an explanation for the murders, the reader is not hinted to it before so that a connection could have been made which would make the motive at least a little more impactful rather than the one offered in such a manner that leaves you sighing while whispering, "Sure, we got the reason."
In conclusion, the "Organ Donor" offers an interesting premise which pulls you into purchasing this book. However, beneath the well-designed cover is a story handled with a lacking execution, leaving you sighing in defeat as to how better it could have truly been rather than the experience offered.
I have to be honest here. After reading the synopsis, this thriller seemed to offer an interesting reading experience.
However, as the pages went by, all I was offered had been an underwhelming narrative chained by illogical choices when it came to further developing the story.
What are the most important elements of a murder mystery? The graphic depictions of the murders, the looming mystery of the one who could be behind them, and most important of all, THE MOTIVE.
This thriller failed in each of those elements. The problem with the murders announced by the deliveries of organs is the laughable execution with a reaction from our protagonist who is more annoyed than shaken with each organ that arrives at his desk. The reveal of the murderer is also quite underwhelming to the point that it doesn't make any sort of impact on the reader because the one behind the killings is only briefly mentioned in a line or two through the entirety of the narrative up to that point. What should I say about the motive? While it does offer an explanation for the murders, the reader is not hinted to it before so that a connection could have been made which would make the motive at least a little more impactful rather than the one offered in such a manner that leaves you sighing while whispering, "Sure, we got the reason."
In conclusion, the "Organ Donor" offers an interesting premise which pulls you into purchasing this book. However, beneath the well-designed cover is a story handled with a lacking execution, leaving you sighing in defeat as to how better it could have truly been rather than the experience offered.
March 31, 2019
Not as good as drake series
Although Beckett Campbell is a killer of bad people, I don't really care for the justification and acceptance that is portrayed. There is no sympathy or empathy for the victims. This is premeditated murder. I have read the Drake and Chase Adams series. Both were better than this. I will
Not be reading any more of this one.
Although Beckett Campbell is a killer of bad people, I don't really care for the justification and acceptance that is portrayed. There is no sympathy or empathy for the victims. This is premeditated murder. I have read the Drake and Chase Adams series. Both were better than this. I will
Not be reading any more of this one.
June 3, 2019
Clumsy
I found the story clumsily written and had too many references to characters from other series. Probably won’t read another.
I found the story clumsily written and had too many references to characters from other series. Probably won’t read another.
March 9, 2019
Good but could have have characters more dept
April 11, 2019
Mmmmmmm undecided on this book, but to far fetched 😬
September 3, 2018
Wow, this was a crazy ride. Where to start? This was a really intense read. As a lab tech, I’m familiar with pathologists and their brand of crazy. After all, a warped sense of humor is all that keeps someone in the medical field sane. That being said, the author gives Beckett the perfect personality for a pathologist. Someone who gets under your skin, on your nerves, but someone you also can’t help but love and root for. Partway through the book, I hade to wonder if Beckett wasn’t suffering from schizophrenia or something and was actually the one leaving the organs on his desk. Sort of a Dr Jekyll and Hyde thing. I still didn’t guess who was actually the culprit. I advise not to read this at bed time. If you like Stephen King, you will love this. Imagine if Stephen King had a medical degree. This is what his writing would be like. This is my first book by Patrick Logan but won’t be the last. I once tried an audiobook but wasn’t sure about the narrator. Now that I got a feel for the personality of characters in the books, I see why the author chose the narrator. He is perfect for an obnoxious dr character. It makes it all the more real. I am going to definitely listen to it again.
December 24, 2019
Logan doesn't write highbrow literature, because, I would suggest, he's not a highbrow kind of guy. Which is good thing, because trying to cram his narrative style into highbrow anything would be like trying to wedge a refrigerator into an AMC Gremlin. Logan uses his medical knowledge to craft a believable, if morally questionable, protagonist with the same skillset. I just wonder, often, if Dr. Logan has any tattoos...?
All in all, a fast and entertaining read. Definitely worth taking the detour for a visit with the Chief Medical Examiner who appears in the Damien Drake series. Check out the Chase books, too.
All in all, a fast and entertaining read. Definitely worth taking the detour for a visit with the Chief Medical Examiner who appears in the Damien Drake series. Check out the Chase books, too.
September 6, 2025
I don't know if I got a crappy copy or what, but it was full of typos and other mistakes. It seemed like the author just gave up on any sort of proof reading after page 90.
Anyway, that's not why the 2 stars. The dialog was confusing, hard to follow, and just basically abnormal for a forensic pathologist. New characters were introduced way late in the story. There were only 169 pages and they were spaced out like a children's book. At normal type, this would have been little more than a short story.
I wanted to quit long before the end, I just didn't care about any of the characters. I only finished so I could write this review.
I doubt I'll read any more Patrick Logan.
Anyway, that's not why the 2 stars. The dialog was confusing, hard to follow, and just basically abnormal for a forensic pathologist. New characters were introduced way late in the story. There were only 169 pages and they were spaced out like a children's book. At normal type, this would have been little more than a short story.
I wanted to quit long before the end, I just didn't care about any of the characters. I only finished so I could write this review.
I doubt I'll read any more Patrick Logan.
July 26, 2018
Awesome series
I love Beckett ! I thought that he was awesome in the Drake series. I love the Drake series too. Please keep writing and I will definitely keep reading. Thank you for giving me really great books to read. I'm on my way to read the Chase Adams series now , then on to your other books. Maybe this will help while I anxiously await for the next Drake , and Beckett books. If you like exciting thrillers , don't miss out on reading these books. As a voracious reader , I highly recommend.
I love Beckett ! I thought that he was awesome in the Drake series. I love the Drake series too. Please keep writing and I will definitely keep reading. Thank you for giving me really great books to read. I'm on my way to read the Chase Adams series now , then on to your other books. Maybe this will help while I anxiously await for the next Drake , and Beckett books. If you like exciting thrillers , don't miss out on reading these books. As a voracious reader , I highly recommend.
August 31, 2019
An unusual tale
Dr. Beckett Campbell is a well known teacher of forensic pathology... And he also a murderer= not in the typical way men kill. He kills evil people so they cannot perpetrate more crime in society. But his biggest problem is finding the master mind behind a series of harvested body parts that wind up left on his desk at the university where he instructs would-be medical examiners. His investigation leads him to an unsuspected master mind! Except for a few grammatical errors, the book is an intriguing mystery.
Dr. Beckett Campbell is a well known teacher of forensic pathology... And he also a murderer= not in the typical way men kill. He kills evil people so they cannot perpetrate more crime in society. But his biggest problem is finding the master mind behind a series of harvested body parts that wind up left on his desk at the university where he instructs would-be medical examiners. His investigation leads him to an unsuspected master mind! Except for a few grammatical errors, the book is an intriguing mystery.
April 18, 2022
House Meets Dexter
Dr. Beckett Campbell knows how to wield a scalpel. Just like Dexter he kills the bad satisfying a dark urge and a sense of justice. But it seems that someone has figured it out. Campbell receives human organs with not so cryptic notes. But the hunter has no intention of becoming prey.
This is a fun, fast read. Campbell is snarky but brilliant, a cross between House and Dexter. It isn't a scary read, more darkly comedic. Relatively short it is decent entertainment.
Dr. Beckett Campbell knows how to wield a scalpel. Just like Dexter he kills the bad satisfying a dark urge and a sense of justice. But it seems that someone has figured it out. Campbell receives human organs with not so cryptic notes. But the hunter has no intention of becoming prey.
This is a fun, fast read. Campbell is snarky but brilliant, a cross between House and Dexter. It isn't a scary read, more darkly comedic. Relatively short it is decent entertainment.
May 14, 2022
This book was twisted, crazy and page-turning! Beckett really didn’t know if he was coming or going. Hearts and livers showing up from who knows where.
Just so you know nothing is what it seems! Patrick Logan hooked and reeled me in. While I thought something was up with one of the characters, I really just blew it off. The ending was wow and I didn’t see all that coming.
I love when Beckett teaches because he is so different from all the others. He is a great teacher and I hope to see more of that too!
Just so you know nothing is what it seems! Patrick Logan hooked and reeled me in. While I thought something was up with one of the characters, I really just blew it off. The ending was wow and I didn’t see all that coming.
I love when Beckett teaches because he is so different from all the others. He is a great teacher and I hope to see more of that too!
March 18, 2024
Meh - I really thought I'd love this, but the writing didn't pull me in. It was sort of basic, dry, bland....I also found SO many grammatical/spelling errors. That wouldn't necessarily sway me if the book were amazing, but this was really just so-so in my opinion. So the errors kind of bugged me at times.
A bit Dexter-ish... Dexter was just infinitely more interesting! Loved Dexter and all the complexities within - definitely not the same level work here.
Organ Donor lacks depth and excellent character development. Only positive is that it is a very fast read.
A bit Dexter-ish... Dexter was just infinitely more interesting! Loved Dexter and all the complexities within - definitely not the same level work here.
Organ Donor lacks depth and excellent character development. Only positive is that it is a very fast read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2019
Interesting...
I enjoyed reading more about the doc, although I’m troubled by the “Greta” scene.. I’m fairly certain in the Drake books, it was Greta’s husband that had a unique death (falling up the stairs) but in this book it was Greta... inquiring minds wanna know why it’s the same scenario, but the facts are twisted some what?
Otherwise I did like this twisted docs first book! 🥰
I enjoyed reading more about the doc, although I’m troubled by the “Greta” scene.. I’m fairly certain in the Drake books, it was Greta’s husband that had a unique death (falling up the stairs) but in this book it was Greta... inquiring minds wanna know why it’s the same scenario, but the facts are twisted some what?
Otherwise I did like this twisted docs first book! 🥰
May 21, 2022
Good yarn
This is an engrossing, intelligent medical thriller that grabs the reader's attention quickly and holds on tightly. I enjoyed the read, and while this was the first of this series I had read, I had no problem putting together a good understanding of the protagonist. I felt the characters of the supporting cast could have been delved into a bit more, it was overall time well spent.
This is an engrossing, intelligent medical thriller that grabs the reader's attention quickly and holds on tightly. I enjoyed the read, and while this was the first of this series I had read, I had no problem putting together a good understanding of the protagonist. I felt the characters of the supporting cast could have been delved into a bit more, it was overall time well spent.
April 30, 2023
Dr. Beckett Campbell is a recurring character on the Damien Drake series by Patrick Logan - I only realized that after reading "Butterfly Kisses" last month - and how can I describe it? Well, picture Jesse Pinkman from 'Breaking Bad' with Machine Gun Kelly hair and tattoos, the sapience of Dr. House (and the same dark humor) and the habit/need of Dexter (killing serial killers)... yeah some disturbed thing like that!
Well, now something weird and disturbing happens - a bag with a fresh collected human organ arrives at his desk with a note that states "I know who you are... I know what you did!". Beckett doesn't know what to do, he has to many skeletons in his closet to tell someone (not even his girlfriend, Suzan Cuthbert) and more organs are being delivered!
This is a great medical/crime/horror thriller and a great start to the series, I had already read the first three installments several years and I'm going to re-read them before moving to the latest ones.
Well, now something weird and disturbing happens - a bag with a fresh collected human organ arrives at his desk with a note that states "I know who you are... I know what you did!". Beckett doesn't know what to do, he has to many skeletons in his closet to tell someone (not even his girlfriend, Suzan Cuthbert) and more organs are being delivered!
This is a great medical/crime/horror thriller and a great start to the series, I had already read the first three installments several years and I'm going to re-read them before moving to the latest ones.
June 21, 2023
This was hard for me to rate. I know Beckett on a different level from all the books in the Detective Damien Drake series. He was a different person then. Now, he's almost manic. Angry and mean. Even he knows that he's not like that. This is not the Beckett I know and love, but what's to be expected from someone who goes from being "normal" to a killer. Dr. Ron brouhgt a new insight into Beckett also...very interesting.
May 13, 2024
I picked this up right after reading the first Drake book because, hey, I loved Campbell! How fun!
Nope.
It all feels super rushed in a way that is more confusing than anything. But I might be able to overlook that if it weren’t for the fact that his much-younger girlfriend was an actual CHILD in the first drake book. And yes she has aged, obviously, but he’s still much older AND in a position of power over her. It’s gross. No more for me, thanks.
Nope.
It all feels super rushed in a way that is more confusing than anything. But I might be able to overlook that if it weren’t for the fact that his much-younger girlfriend was an actual CHILD in the first drake book. And yes she has aged, obviously, but he’s still much older AND in a position of power over her. It’s gross. No more for me, thanks.
September 21, 2024
I actually enjoyed this book. Yes the storyline is far fetched and not totally believable, but that's also why it's a fictional thriller book. I really liked the banter in the beginning in the of the book, but this book had a very good flow to this and it was a very quick read. I'm not too sure why people are hating on this book so much tbh, but I would defiantly recommend reading this and then seeing if you want to read the rest of this series.
March 24, 2020
Good book!
This was my first book by this author....but certainly not the last. I enjoyed his main characters with all the flaws and damages carried by them. I found myself rooting for the "bad guy" and somehow relating to his sense of morality . Plan to read this series as well as his others. Thanks!
This was my first book by this author....but certainly not the last. I enjoyed his main characters with all the flaws and damages carried by them. I found myself rooting for the "bad guy" and somehow relating to his sense of morality . Plan to read this series as well as his others. Thanks!
March 25, 2020
Medical Thriller
Dr Beckett Campbell a pathologist with his own agenda. A well whimsical thriller with interesting characters and rich descriptions. Who better than a pathologist fighting the wrongs of our legal system? Honestly a fun read that leaves you satisfied yet still wanting more.
Dr Beckett Campbell a pathologist with his own agenda. A well whimsical thriller with interesting characters and rich descriptions. Who better than a pathologist fighting the wrongs of our legal system? Honestly a fun read that leaves you satisfied yet still wanting more.
April 22, 2022
Terrible storyline. Too many references to ? previous stories that remain unexplained...no idea why it is referred to as a medical thriller, because the medical references were inaccurate. Will not read anymore of this series, or any other by this author as I do not care for his style writing.Too many unfeasible scenarios... A waste of time, in my opinion...
May 27, 2022
Love it ☺️
After reading the Chase Adams and Damien Drake series', I decided to check out the Dr Beckett Campbell series and I am not disappointed. So once I've finished this series, I'm going to read about Tommy Wilde. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the books I've read so far. Thank you Mr Logan
After reading the Chase Adams and Damien Drake series', I decided to check out the Dr Beckett Campbell series and I am not disappointed. So once I've finished this series, I'm going to read about Tommy Wilde. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the books I've read so far. Thank you Mr Logan
March 21, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Interesting storyline! Amazing, unexpected, twisty ending. Some confusing references to characters from his other books without much context. I noticed quite a few spelling errors/typos throughout. I would be willing to read more of Logan’s books and to get to know Dr Campbell a bit better.
Interesting storyline! Amazing, unexpected, twisty ending. Some confusing references to characters from his other books without much context. I noticed quite a few spelling errors/typos throughout. I would be willing to read more of Logan’s books and to get to know Dr Campbell a bit better.
December 16, 2024
Beckett Campbell is a brilliant pathologist. Unfortunately, he has secrets that preclude him from eliciting the police's help. He receives organs weekly and has to work out where the organs are derived from and who the sender is. The problem is that the sender knows Beckett's secrets and is very smart!
Thoroughly enjoyable storybut the writing requires work. 3 and a half stars.
Thoroughly enjoyable storybut the writing requires work. 3 and a half stars.
August 9, 2018
Great story!
So Beckett is what? A normal minded Dr with flaws? Sociopath? Psychopath? I won't spoil the thrill of the read, but to say the least he is a satisfying character to read about!
So Beckett is what? A normal minded Dr with flaws? Sociopath? Psychopath? I won't spoil the thrill of the read, but to say the least he is a satisfying character to read about!
July 29, 2019
Strange doctor with an even stranger habit.
The doctor has many skills. He appears as an avenging Angel. Not all his patients can be made well again.
Interesting mix of characters help to shape this story. Well done!
The doctor has many skills. He appears as an avenging Angel. Not all his patients can be made well again.
Interesting mix of characters help to shape this story. Well done!
December 30, 2019
First do no harm?
A great psychological thriller. The main character is a forensic pathologist that is a bad guy but you can't really dislike him in spite of his predilection to murder. This novel is well written and keeps you entertained throughout its length.
A great psychological thriller. The main character is a forensic pathologist that is a bad guy but you can't really dislike him in spite of his predilection to murder. This novel is well written and keeps you entertained throughout its length.
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