The Provider

by David Shobin

TINY LIVES University Hospital is a gleaming showplace of modern medicine. But a string of tragic deaths has struck the neonatal unit—each young fatality marked by a bizarre pathology. No one understands what could be causing the senseless deaths—and no one is trying to find out. TERRIFYING DEATHS But one young doctor is determined to uncover the truth. As Dr. Brad Hawkins follows the twisted corridors and the shrouded secrets of University Hospital, he begins to uncover an unthinkable conspiracy of evil and greed. And as the tiniest victims continue to perish, Brad is racing against time, to catch a murderer who operates with startling brutality—and save himself from ending up in the hospital morgue …

321 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2000

Reviews

[Diana Nagy · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I didn't think this book was going to be interesting to me. The cover and look of it turned me off to it but something made me consider reading it. Well that was the end for me or the beginning til the end because from page one I didn't stop (couldn't stop) reading this til the end. It was an absolutely excellent read and definitely would recommend to anyone else that likes a quick action filled mystery novel. Don't miss out. If you come across this book and think it ended up at the dollar store because it wasn't selling, don't pass by it without picking it up and taking it home with you. You won't regret it, just as I didn't.

[Ryan Nesbitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Provider is a solid medical thriller that leans into suspense and ethical tension.

The premise is engaging, with a strong focus on the darker side of healthcare and the decisions that come with it. Shobin builds a steady sense of unease, and the clinical setting adds a layer of realism that keeps the story grounded.

The pacing is generally consistent, though it slows slightly in the middle, and some character development feels limited compared to the strength of the plot. Still, the central conflict carries enough weight to keep things moving.

Overall, it’s an effective and entertaining read. Not as sharp as his best work, but still delivers a compelling and thought-provoking story.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Brad Hawkins and Dr. Morgana Robinson see a pattern in the deaths of several seriously ill newborns who are all getting better and then suddenly die. All are insured by the same HMO. The further they investigate, the more their lives and the lives of the ones they love are threatened.

[William F. Kammerer]

not as fast moving as some previous books of his but still good.