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Critical Cover-Up
Allison Jamison abandoned a lucrative real estate career to become a nurse and be able to impact others’ lives during their most vulnerable times. When she accepts a job in a critical care unit at a prominent Florida hospital, corruptive practices threaten to shatter her illusions. An element of evil lurks just beneath the surface and around corners in a place typically known for saving lives.
The murder of a popular surgeon, a fatal mistake in a critical care unit, and anonymous threats challenge Allison’s idealistic ambitions. She finds herself caught up in a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over ethics and patient safety.
Stifled by hospital politics, she must find a way to expose the wrongdoers, even if it means risking her job and maybe even her life.
The murder of a popular surgeon, a fatal mistake in a critical care unit, and anonymous threats challenge Allison’s idealistic ambitions. She finds herself caught up in a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over ethics and patient safety.
Stifled by hospital politics, she must find a way to expose the wrongdoers, even if it means risking her job and maybe even her life.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2017
About the author
Margie Miklas
10 books42 followersAn award-winning author, Margie Miklas is a travel blogger, photographer, and retired critical-care nurse. Her passion for travel embraces a particular love of Italy. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, relaxing at the the beach, and trying out new recipes. She makes her home in Florida and is a member of the Florida Writers Association.
Margie's first book, a travel memoir, won a 2014 Royal Palm Literary Award by the Florida Writers Association. "Memoirs of a Solo Traveler - My Love Affair with Italy" details Margie's three month solo travel adventure in Italy. Read Amazon reviews here: http://goo.gl/mzCOm2
Her second book, "My Love Affair with Sicily" recounts her experiences in her ancestors' homeland as she returns again and again to the place where she feels so at home. Read Amazon reviews here: http://goo.gl/HNzlt5
Her third book, "Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast" is a coffee table/photo book capturing the spirit of Campania in southern Italy. Read reviews here: http://goo.gl/lXKqzN
Her award-winning novel, "Critical Cover-Up," is a psychological thriller set in a critical care unit in Florida. The storyline addresses issues of hospital politics, corruption and cover-up alongside a murder investigation. Read reviews here: https://goo.gl/SCD7gs
In her fourth book on Italy, released October 9, 2018, "My Amalfi Coast Love Affair," Margie shares her personal experiences and love for her favorite part of Italy through storytelling. A 2020 semi-finalist for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Award Competition. It is also available as an audiobook and continues to be a bestseller.
Released Oct. 28, 2019, her newest novel, "A Cure for Deceit," is a 2020 Silver award winner in the thriller and suspense genre for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Award Competition. It is also a 2020 Readers' Favorite bronze award winner in the medical thriller genre. This page-turning thriller is also a Book Excellence Award finalist.
A gripping medical thriller and a sequel to "Critical Cover-Up."
What happens when a top surgeon begins to crack under the strain of his personal life and patients start to die? A sudden spike in patient deaths drives an impassioned intensive care nurse to launch a clandestine investigation, targeting a powerful cardiac surgeon whose corrupt connections could destroy her career.
Follow or message Margie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MargieMiklas...
Follow Margie on Twitter https://twitter.com/MargieMiklas
Follow Margie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margiemiklas/
Visit her blog, Margie in Italy at https://margieinitaly.com/
What others are saying about Margie's books:
"The little twists and turns along the way make this story one that will appeal especially to those who enjoy medical dramas, as well as a touch of mystery and the solving of a murder. A job well executed by this author." ~ Readers' Favorite reviewer Jane Finch (5 Stars)
"She has such a passion for Italy it exudes from her writings, you feel almost like you are there" ~Amazon review
"A saga of medical intrigue that had me deeply engaged from page one. Margie Miklas has the uncanny ability to put you in the “skin” of the main characters." ~ Paula Vetter RN MSN FNP
"It was lovely to read about the people, traditions and landscapes, accompanied by Margie's delightful photography" ~J.Locktov, Author of Dream of Venice
"A lovely collection of photos from a talented writer whose love of Italy is evident in every word and picture." ~ Amazon review
"A book for anyone thinking of Italy, planning on going and for all who know the experience of memorable times there." ~Amazon review
"You will be ready to pack your bags and head to Italy after reading Margie's books" ~Amazon review
"This passionate love letter to one of my favorite cities on earth includes beautiful details of the people, tastes,
Margie's first book, a travel memoir, won a 2014 Royal Palm Literary Award by the Florida Writers Association. "Memoirs of a Solo Traveler - My Love Affair with Italy" details Margie's three month solo travel adventure in Italy. Read Amazon reviews here: http://goo.gl/mzCOm2
Her second book, "My Love Affair with Sicily" recounts her experiences in her ancestors' homeland as she returns again and again to the place where she feels so at home. Read Amazon reviews here: http://goo.gl/HNzlt5
Her third book, "Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast" is a coffee table/photo book capturing the spirit of Campania in southern Italy. Read reviews here: http://goo.gl/lXKqzN
Her award-winning novel, "Critical Cover-Up," is a psychological thriller set in a critical care unit in Florida. The storyline addresses issues of hospital politics, corruption and cover-up alongside a murder investigation. Read reviews here: https://goo.gl/SCD7gs
In her fourth book on Italy, released October 9, 2018, "My Amalfi Coast Love Affair," Margie shares her personal experiences and love for her favorite part of Italy through storytelling. A 2020 semi-finalist for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Award Competition. It is also available as an audiobook and continues to be a bestseller.
Released Oct. 28, 2019, her newest novel, "A Cure for Deceit," is a 2020 Silver award winner in the thriller and suspense genre for the Florida Writers Association's Royal Palm Literary Award Competition. It is also a 2020 Readers' Favorite bronze award winner in the medical thriller genre. This page-turning thriller is also a Book Excellence Award finalist.
A gripping medical thriller and a sequel to "Critical Cover-Up."
What happens when a top surgeon begins to crack under the strain of his personal life and patients start to die? A sudden spike in patient deaths drives an impassioned intensive care nurse to launch a clandestine investigation, targeting a powerful cardiac surgeon whose corrupt connections could destroy her career.
Follow or message Margie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MargieMiklas...
Follow Margie on Twitter https://twitter.com/MargieMiklas
Follow Margie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margiemiklas/
Visit her blog, Margie in Italy at https://margieinitaly.com/
What others are saying about Margie's books:
"The little twists and turns along the way make this story one that will appeal especially to those who enjoy medical dramas, as well as a touch of mystery and the solving of a murder. A job well executed by this author." ~ Readers' Favorite reviewer Jane Finch (5 Stars)
"She has such a passion for Italy it exudes from her writings, you feel almost like you are there" ~Amazon review
"A saga of medical intrigue that had me deeply engaged from page one. Margie Miklas has the uncanny ability to put you in the “skin” of the main characters." ~ Paula Vetter RN MSN FNP
"It was lovely to read about the people, traditions and landscapes, accompanied by Margie's delightful photography" ~J.Locktov, Author of Dream of Venice
"A lovely collection of photos from a talented writer whose love of Italy is evident in every word and picture." ~ Amazon review
"A book for anyone thinking of Italy, planning on going and for all who know the experience of memorable times there." ~Amazon review
"You will be ready to pack your bags and head to Italy after reading Margie's books" ~Amazon review
"This passionate love letter to one of my favorite cities on earth includes beautiful details of the people, tastes,
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October 14, 2017
Critical Cover-up is one of those books that you can’t put down—and when you do you can’t stop thinking about the characters wondering what they’ll do next. And when the story ends you’re hungry for more. I can’t wait for the next book!
November 16, 2021
This not so much a thriller story as it seems to be a nurse’s ranting about medical errors due to understaffing, the weight of the hospital drama, hierarchy and politics . Definitely an eye opener about the unseen side of medical issues, that every patient is unbeknownst putting himself/herself through every time we enter a hospital.
The story reads more like an account than a tale.
From the beginning the only perpetrator is uncovered, so no mystery there. The time line appears to stretch or lapse at will.
Nurse Alison seems to recover very easy from multiple death of loved ones while maintaining crazy working hours and following a full time computer expert learning curve.
Under the mystery/thriller etiquette I would have many unflattering critique, however I found the account grabbing and knowledgeably written, enlightening the invisible stress the nurses are put through on a daily.
Narrator Blair Siebert did an extraordinary work with the audio version.
Her voice is sooo soothing it is almost like a meditative experience. She does tremendously well for the book which otherwise would be insufferably long with too many repetitions.
The story reads more like an account than a tale.
From the beginning the only perpetrator is uncovered, so no mystery there. The time line appears to stretch or lapse at will.
Nurse Alison seems to recover very easy from multiple death of loved ones while maintaining crazy working hours and following a full time computer expert learning curve.
Under the mystery/thriller etiquette I would have many unflattering critique, however I found the account grabbing and knowledgeably written, enlightening the invisible stress the nurses are put through on a daily.
Narrator Blair Siebert did an extraordinary work with the audio version.
Her voice is sooo soothing it is almost like a meditative experience. She does tremendously well for the book which otherwise would be insufferably long with too many repetitions.
October 17, 2021
This was my first Margie Miklas's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in the Critical Cover-Up Series, a psychological thriller. Allison is an amazing character. The plot is well crafted, and believable. I liked the twists and turns. This is a gripping thriller. Blair Seibert did a fantastic job with the narration. She has a beautiful voice. Looking forward to listening to the next book in the Series.
October 25, 2021
This Story was a eye opener about Medical errors, abuses, treatment, & Big Corporations where the $$$ is more important then the actual patients. I have personally experienced some of these problems when I was Injured in a Accident and hospitalized. I wish there really was a group doing this because there are a lot of hospitals doing Sub care treatments and they ignore patient's complaints. Narrator did a good job with the characters voices and the entire storyline.
December 24, 2023
Wonderful narration from Blair Seibert, who brings out trill in this thriller.
This is psychological thriller. With so many twist and turns.
Allison has given up her job as lucrative real estate career to become a nurse. She accepts a job in a critical care unit at a prominent Florida hospital. But with wrong doing going on in a place that is supposed saves lives. Allison must find a way to expose the wrongdoers, even if it means risking her job and maybe even her life.
This is psychological thriller. With so many twist and turns.
Allison has given up her job as lucrative real estate career to become a nurse. She accepts a job in a critical care unit at a prominent Florida hospital. But with wrong doing going on in a place that is supposed saves lives. Allison must find a way to expose the wrongdoers, even if it means risking her job and maybe even her life.
January 8, 2022
One of the best books I've read so far this year! If Grey's Anatomy and Law &Order had a baby, this book would be it! There is medical drama, suspense, mystery, and a little romance! This book is definitely a page turner! I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend reading this book!
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