The Body Thief

Sydney Harbour Hospital #2

by Chris Taylor

A race against time…

Samantha Wolfe is no stranger to death. As a senior forensic pathologist at the Department of Forensic Medicine in Sydney, she’s lost count of the number of post mortems she’s performed in the quest to find answers. But something strange is happening in the Glebe morgue. The number of bodies coming through with donated organs has surged upwards and there doesn’t appear to be any valid reason for it.

Has the government’s initiatives to increase the number of organ donors finally paid off, or is something far more sinister at play? The more Sam delves into the mystery, the more she’s certain evil lurks nearby.

Detective Sergeant Rohan Coleridge is put in charge of the investigation and he’s not exactly happy about it. The last time he spoke to Samantha Wolfe, they were both in college and she accused him of walking out on his responsibilities. Taking on the investigation means significant hours spent up close and personal with her and he’s not sure if either of them will walk away unscathed.

But the more Rohan investigates, the more he’s convinced something is definitely amiss, but is the perpetrator one of the doctors of the prestigious Sydney Harbour Hospital, or is it someone far closer to home….?

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Medical

358 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5★s

Doctor Samantha Wolfe was the senior forensic pathologist at the Glebe Morgue which was near the prestigious Sydney Harbour Hospital. Sam was finding the number of autopsies which she performed on bodies which had donated organs had significantly risen in the last few weeks. She wondered if the big promotion which was currently in full swing to increase organ donors was the reason. But when she received a visit from her best friend Hannah, who worked at a nearby funeral parlour, and Hannah voiced her concerns, Sam realized they both had the same misgivings.

Detective Sergeant Rohan Coleridge was at first intrigued, then concerned when he received a visit from Hannah and Sam. The first thing he noticed was that he remembered Sam from their college days – they hadn’t seen one another in ten years and it hadn’t been an amicable separation. But the realization that something sinister could be happening at one of the biggest hospitals in the area drove shivers down his spine. He and his partner, Detective Sergeant Bryce Sutcliffe began their investigation and the deeper they dug, the more they were sure that the two women were right to be concerned…

The Body Thief by Aussie author Chris Taylor was a fascinating look into the subject of organ donation and the length of time a person could wait for a transplant; the sheer lack of donors is mind boggling. I thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue, the mystery and the twists in the story and have no hesitation in recommending The Body Thief to romantic suspense fans.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

It would be hard to watch loved one suffering while waiting for organ transplant. For people to agree to allow their organs to be donated after death is still small in Australia. The Body Thief is about someone who took it into their hands to steal body parts from people who died at the Sydney Habour Hospital. Dr Samantha Wolfe forensic pathologist starts to get suspicious when more bodies turn up on her table that should not have to die. Samantha decides to report her suspicions to the police this was when she met the good looking, Detective Sergeant Rohan Coleridge and the lover affair begins. The conclusion of the Body Thief will give the readers a shock when they realise who the killer is. I recommend this book.

[Francesca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good storyline.

[Lucinda Tolmie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a well written book. Not something I normally like to read about but it does make you think about all the people who are suffering out there waiting for an organ donation. Even though the book is very predictable and you know who the so called criminal is it is a great read.

The relationship between Rohan and Sam was good. Hot and heavy like all relationships are to begin with. Theirs was put under pressure by their work and how much they could tell each other. We knew what they were both thinking but the lack of communication between them did get Sam to get angry at Rohan but tragedy did bring them back together. I think the book ending could have been explored more and it ended too quickly for my liking but it was still a good read

[Peggie Sullenberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Chris Taylor doesn't disappoint. All though not a subject I really enjoy reading about it was very good. Good characters. A little predictable but good to the end.

[Andre Walter · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting story on a subject that many of us don't really think about. I do suppose that something similar does go on in the world and hopefully not in Australia. I found that story enthralling enough to keep turning the pages even though the end was a tad predictable. Loved the love interest within the book. Enjoyable read.

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good pace & an interesting subject matter rather enjoyed this book