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Jason Keen, one of America's top surgeons is missing. His colleagues resent his extreme arrogance, his wife has moved out and he has been drinking, heavily. The evidence points to a dramatic suicide, the police think it's an open and shut case, but one New York cop isn't buying the suicide and quietly continues with her investigation, until suddenly the FBI demand to take over the case. Deep underground, a secret government agency is spending millions on illegal experiments and a precious young life is at risk. A United States Senator suspects millions of tax payers dollars are being misappropriated. Against a corrupt Capitol Hill, she is determined to discover where the money is going, who is being protected, and can she find an ally who isn't involved? A tense, action packed thriller by A J Quinnell, author of Man on Fire.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2017
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A.J. Quinnell
30 books146 followersA. J. Quinnell was the pen name of Philip Nicholson, a mystery and thriller writer. He is best known for his novel "Man on Fire", which has been adapted to film twice, most recently in 2004 featuring Denzel Washington.
When the author was preparing to publish his first book, "Man on Fire", he wanted to keep his real identity a secret. During a conversation in a bar, his agent, Chris Little, told him he could use a pseudonym. The author chose "Quinnell", after the rugby union player Derek Quinnell and "A. J." from the initials of the bartender's son.
Nicholson frequented Gleneagles bar in Mġarr, Gozo, the town where the Malta ferry disembarks. He could often be found drinking vodkas with soda. He wrote late at night and through until the morning, always standing up.
The author's best-known creation was the character of Marcus Creasy, an American-born former member of the French Foreign Legion.
When the author was preparing to publish his first book, "Man on Fire", he wanted to keep his real identity a secret. During a conversation in a bar, his agent, Chris Little, told him he could use a pseudonym. The author chose "Quinnell", after the rugby union player Derek Quinnell and "A. J." from the initials of the bartender's son.
Nicholson frequented Gleneagles bar in Mġarr, Gozo, the town where the Malta ferry disembarks. He could often be found drinking vodkas with soda. He wrote late at night and through until the morning, always standing up.
The author's best-known creation was the character of Marcus Creasy, an American-born former member of the French Foreign Legion.
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November 18, 2022
I've been a fan of Quinnell since the movie Man on Fire, as I am also a Denzel fan and I read the book behind the movie.
He wrote really well plotted stories, and you can imagine many, many hours of research behind each.
This medical based drama is no exception. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
He wrote really well plotted stories, and you can imagine many, many hours of research behind each.
This medical based drama is no exception. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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