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First Do No Harm
A patient in the Intensive Care Unit for no apparent reason begins shooting and kills a nurse and a doctor, who are caring for him. Fire is exchanged between the patient and a security guard and they both die. Why did this happen? Where did the patient get the gun?
Read about Dr. Jack Norris' findings as he helps the police uncover what happened that one late evening shift.
Read about Dr. Jack Norris' findings as he helps the police uncover what happened that one late evening shift.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2008
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L. Jan Eira
6 books11 followersL. Jan Eira is a cardiologist who discovered a passion to write mystery and thrillers. He has published multiple novels. He is also a playwright having had multiple of his plays on stage.
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August 26, 2015
Jack is a cardiac doctor in Newton Hospital, seemingly ill and on the run at the beginning of the novel. Flash back months earlier when everything is normal, until one day a patient attacks another doctor. Jack starts to notice weird things happening and wonders if they're coincidental or if there's something more sinister.
The book actually had a surprising number of typos. I read the kindle edition and wondered if it was some kind of translation issue, since there were so many. It also seemed very dated, unless this is a reprint date, it lists 2014. The writing was kind of corny. It was also very specific and detailed in terms of medical jargon, which bored me.
The book actually had a surprising number of typos. I read the kindle edition and wondered if it was some kind of translation issue, since there were so many. It also seemed very dated, unless this is a reprint date, it lists 2014. The writing was kind of corny. It was also very specific and detailed in terms of medical jargon, which bored me.
December 9, 2017
I liked this book. I really LIKED this book! I can't wait to start the next one. The good Doctor and the author of "First Do No Harm" is, in fact my heart Doctor. I'm not biased in the least however, and I'm sure the author would agree. If I didn't like this book, I would have told him so. Most people will say about a good book that "they just couldn't put it down". I'm different in the fact that I want a good book to last. I don't want it to end. I want it to go on and on. I'll put it down for days it seems, dreading that last chapter. This was one of those books! Now I can start the next of his books, and again enjoy the lasting suspense. BRAVO DOCTOR L.
October 19, 2018
Intriguing medical mystery which engulfed the lives of Dr Jack Norris, his beautiful yet capable wife Claire and the hospital and law enforcement communities in Evansville, Indiana surrounding the case. Dr Jack is not only a brilliant EP Cardiologists, but also an aircraft pilot who turns out to be a bit of a sleuth on his path to saving the day. These characters are likeable and the story unfolds with kitsch with a “campy” undertone of charisma. By the end, I wanted to be friends with those two and can’t wait to read their next adventure.
October 10, 2022
I was really happy and SURPRISED with this book. I was most excited that Dr. L. Jan Eira is an actual cardiologist so I could 1000% respect the medical side of this book more. lol I’m looking forward to reading the second book. If you like mystery, and medical life— read it!
September 13, 2017
Wonderful story start to end!
I loved the story and how well edited it was. Nothing is more distracting then misspellings or poorly written sentences. Thank you.
I loved the story and how well edited it was. Nothing is more distracting then misspellings or poorly written sentences. Thank you.
September 15, 2019
Intriguing suspense
Fast reading, hard to put down with plot twists right up to the last page. Characters carefully crafted for maxim guessing of who the villains are,
Fast reading, hard to put down with plot twists right up to the last page. Characters carefully crafted for maxim guessing of who the villains are,
February 29, 2020
Stilted conversation, medical jargon explained by having interns ask questions on rounds, suspense, pretty Sci fi. Read it on vacation so it was an easy read, in spite of Kindle typos.
July 29, 2015
Dr. Jack Norris has a great life. He's a young, well-respected cardiac specialist working in a small community hospital and he's married to gorgeous psychologist, Claire. He never imagines his life will be turned upside down after his best friend and colleague, Dr. John Connor, is killed in a bizarre hospital shooting. Jack and Claire soon find that investigating the terrible tragedy will put them in danger as well.
First Do No Harm immediately throws readers into the middle of a life or death situation. The author clearly knows how to grab a reader's attention and keep it. Working his way backwards, L Jan Eira retraces the events leading up to the dangerously cold-blooded attack on Jack. The author obviously knows his stuff. He's woven some fascinating medical scenarios, technology and terminology to make this book an action-packed, absorbing novel. Although cardiology is a highly specialized field of medicine, the author expertly uses character dialogue to explain medical jargon in layman's terms. The premise of the story is fascinating and plausible. I could definitely see this story play out in real life, which is certainly a frightening prospect.
I would highly recommend First Do No Harm to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, intelligent and thrilling medical murder mystery. The characters are well-developed and likeable. I plan to read the author's other books!
First Do No Harm immediately throws readers into the middle of a life or death situation. The author clearly knows how to grab a reader's attention and keep it. Working his way backwards, L Jan Eira retraces the events leading up to the dangerously cold-blooded attack on Jack. The author obviously knows his stuff. He's woven some fascinating medical scenarios, technology and terminology to make this book an action-packed, absorbing novel. Although cardiology is a highly specialized field of medicine, the author expertly uses character dialogue to explain medical jargon in layman's terms. The premise of the story is fascinating and plausible. I could definitely see this story play out in real life, which is certainly a frightening prospect.
I would highly recommend First Do No Harm to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, intelligent and thrilling medical murder mystery. The characters are well-developed and likeable. I plan to read the author's other books!
August 23, 2015
Four stars? or five stars? How about 4.25? While not a book that will make you lose sleep to find out "who dun it", it does pull you back in the words. There are moments that make you smile such as the name of soccer team, "the Old & Arthritic".
Someone has figured out how to kill people & control WHEN it happens. Enough said. I don't want to give away anything.
So why does the book miss getting five stares? Understand this is just one person's opinion but:
Jack (the main character) cries at the drop of a hat. There are times when it is appropriate but he tears up over and over. It's not that I haven't seen a man cry. I have. And maybe some should have cried more often than they did. But really how about just having his eyes become moist. No. Our hero "sobs". Minus .25
There's a scene where someone is doing CPR when the paramedics arrive. This person continues doing the CPR while at the scene & while in the ambulance. As the author ever done CPR ... for real. I have and it is hard & exhausting. AND I don't know a paramedic who would have stood by while a non-medical person continued CPR as along as their partner was available. This scene bugged me. Minus .5
That's it. 4.25
Someone has figured out how to kill people & control WHEN it happens. Enough said. I don't want to give away anything.
So why does the book miss getting five stares? Understand this is just one person's opinion but:
Jack (the main character) cries at the drop of a hat. There are times when it is appropriate but he tears up over and over. It's not that I haven't seen a man cry. I have. And maybe some should have cried more often than they did. But really how about just having his eyes become moist. No. Our hero "sobs". Minus .25
There's a scene where someone is doing CPR when the paramedics arrive. This person continues doing the CPR while at the scene & while in the ambulance. As the author ever done CPR ... for real. I have and it is hard & exhausting. AND I don't know a paramedic who would have stood by while a non-medical person continued CPR as along as their partner was available. This scene bugged me. Minus .5
That's it. 4.25
August 19, 2015
Could this actually happen?
I really cannot remember the last time I read a murder mystery, but I am so glad I read this one!! The whole time I was reading "First Do No Harm", I was continually asking myself if this was actually possible. My heart went out to Dr. Jack Norris when he lost his best friend in a way that only a doctor could have figured out. This is a MUST READ!!
I really cannot remember the last time I read a murder mystery, but I am so glad I read this one!! The whole time I was reading "First Do No Harm", I was continually asking myself if this was actually possible. My heart went out to Dr. Jack Norris when he lost his best friend in a way that only a doctor could have figured out. This is a MUST READ!!
August 16, 2015
Pretty good book. Kept my interest throughout. Loved the relationship between Jack Norris and his wife Claire. Very believable. I was a bit surprised at who the actual villain was.
August 6, 2015
Loved it
Interesting theory and a twist at the end. I am going to read the next one, Seconds From Revenge, same author.
Interesting theory and a twist at the end. I am going to read the next one, Seconds From Revenge, same author.
August 3, 2015
MYSTERY OF THE YEAR!!
Absolutely the best medical detective story of the year. Cannot put it down until you have finished it. Can't wait until I get the next story!
Absolutely the best medical detective story of the year. Cannot put it down until you have finished it. Can't wait until I get the next story!
August 5, 2015
Good read ! I like most medical mysteries..
This is a good mystery and keep me in edge had to finish it. Would recommend it to anyone. Look forward to the next one.
This is a good mystery and keep me in edge had to finish it. Would recommend it to anyone. Look forward to the next one.
August 12, 2015
Great book! Looking forward to reading the next book in series
December 10, 2015
Read,Read,Read
I gave L. Jan Eira five stars for this novel. A little slow at the beginning, but picks up quickly. A no put down book, until you finish.
I gave L. Jan Eira five stars for this novel. A little slow at the beginning, but picks up quickly. A no put down book, until you finish.
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February 3, 2016Interesting mystery book with a cardiology twist. The writing is a little rough, but the medicine seems accurate. There is a sequel, but I don't intend to read it.
April 29, 2017
Not bad
Interesting read. Author a bit wordy and over descriptive. Good story. Worth a read. Not a fan of the narrator.
Interesting read. Author a bit wordy and over descriptive. Good story. Worth a read. Not a fan of the narrator.
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