Toxic Intent

by Brian Hummel MD

This story is an exciting concoction of reality and true life fiction. The consequences of inefficient oversight of foreign drug manufacturers and the increasingly deadly black market smuggling of narcotics into the U.S. This first person account of the injury caused by unscrupulous actors in the medical industry, the consequences of physician burnout and the difficulties in identifying and stopping narcotic traffickers creates a colorful backdrop to an exciting and suspenseful tale. A great look behind the curtain that will entertain and raise questions.

270 pages, Hardcover

Published December 11, 2024

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toxic Intent is a gripping medical thriller that blurs the line between fact and fiction with unsettling precision. Drawing from real-world experience, Brian Hummel, MD delivers a fast-paced narrative that exposes the dangerous consequences of regulatory failure, physician burnout, and the shadowy networks fueling narcotics trafficking in the United States. The first-person perspective lends the story an immediacy that makes every ethical dilemma and professional risk feel personal and urgent.

What truly sets this novel apart is its authenticity. The medical details feel lived-in rather than researched, and the emotional toll on physicians navigating a broken system is portrayed with striking honesty. Hummel doesn’t just craft suspense, he invites readers behind the curtain of the medical industry, revealing how unchecked greed, inadequate oversight, and systemic exhaustion create opportunities for devastating harm.

Balancing tension with insight, Toxic Intent succeeds both as an entertaining thriller and a thought-provoking commentary on modern healthcare. Readers who enjoy intelligent suspense rooted in real-world issues, especially those involving medicine, ethics, and crime, will find this novel both compelling and unsettling in the best possible way.