Gods of the OR

by John Avanzato

Highly successful and ambitious physicians from St. Matt’s Hospital in Manhattan are dying one at a time under suspicious circumstances as a mob war rages in the background over control of contracts to renovate the Brooklyn Bridge. John Cesari MD, a gastroenterologist with close ties to the underworld and currently the medical director of St. Matt’s, is aiding the police investigation into the deaths of his colleagues while helping a good friend work his way through marital problems. Juggling these multiple complex and emotionally charged crises proves taxing, and Cesari finds himself fighting off a dysfunctional surgical staff and simultaneously defending himself from the inevitable political infighting that has become synonymous with modern healthcare. Behind the scenes, three mysterious women with dark and desperate pasts are pulling the strings of intrigue like master puppeteers. From beginning to end, nothing is what it seems, and no one is safe in this exciting thriller.

441 pages, Hardcover

Published January 31, 2024

About the author

Fordham University '77-81
SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine '81-85
Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology '85-91 Bronx, New York
Private practice Geneva, NY '91-present.

Reviews

[David Homick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has many moving parts that the author skillfully weaves together into the best thriller I've read in a long time. The perfect mix of suspense and wit. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more of John's books.

[Anne Bushell · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Avanzato’s writing has become one of my favorites
I love his characters who appear in all of his books. I feel as if I know them and want to read more about their adventures. I highly recommend his books if you like fast paced stories, tongue in cheek humor and intrigue.