Broken Cure

by Doug Kane

Critical care specialist, Alex Winthrop MD starts a typical day making rounds in the ICU at Rhode Island General, when he is called to help a patient in cardiac arrest. Alex is puzzled by the dying man’s test results. Soon, a pattern emerges that spurs him on to dig deeper despite resistance from the hospital’s CEO, Ted Beaumont. Beaumont’s only concern is avoiding bad press, but that should be the least of his worries.
In the midst of his investigation, personal tragedy strikes, catapulting Alex into a lonely downward spiral where addiction and an unlikely lover fill the void. He is jolted back into focus by a second overwhelming loss. With no job to return to, he devotes himself to finding an explanation for the mounting patient deaths.
Olivia Nillson PhD, a renowned biochemist and cellular toxicologist---knows too much. A phone call from Dr. Winthrop entices her to come forward. She joins him on a corrupted path that leads to an international plot involving a cunning biological weapon. Can they expose the conspiracy in time to save more innocent lives? Will anyone listen?

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2020

About the author

Amazon Best Selling Author, Doug Kane, is a retired Pulmonary and Critical Care physician, author, runner, and animal lover. He started his creative journey writing songs by age twelve. After two years study at Berklee College of Music he veered off to follow his other love, medical science. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia and proceeded to Vanderbilt University, where he trained and performed research. During his time as Associate Clinical Professor at MCV and private practice, he honed his medical skills and came to appreciate the beautifully diverse and complex nature of the human condition.
During his career, Doug has published online articles, newspaper articles, medical education material, short stories, and numerous works within his realm of science. His writing draws from his vast personal and medical experience. He strives to entertain, educate, and incite wonder with prophetic plot twists, action, adventure, and realistic medical science scenarios

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Complicated plot with an interesting hero, imperfect and surprising twists.. I really appreciate the way this doesn’t play out in the usual expected way. My only criticism is the ending felt rushed. The entire book spent a lot of time building a complex narrative effectively only to wrap it up a little too quickly for me. I am definitely looking for more by this author!!!

[Kym Gamble · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a good concept and was fast enough paced that it earned the 4 stars. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the ending. I won't spoil it for you but I was watching how far I was into the book and the ending came up so fast I was shocked. I do think there could have been more to the ending. Solid 4 star book. If you like Medical Thrillers, this book could be for you.

[Mark Andersen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unreadable

It seems that this author bit off more than they could chew. I really tried to get settled in but there was no continuity that I could follow. Trying to keep two and three storylines going proved too much. This has a follow up book to it but I'm just going to have to pass.

[Pat A. Farr · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good drama.

The story had me from the beginning. I could not put the book down and I read until I could not hold my eyes open. It was very well written and kept your attention until the last line. I enjoy medical stories and this is one of the best.

[Jim Merkelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific Medical Thriller

Believable story with a (somewhat) believable plot. Let's hope the author continues writing! I highly recommend this work for anyone interested in medical suspense or thrillers.

[Catherine L. Chisholm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

I found this book tedious at times. Parts were long and boring while other parts moved along with fast paced action. I am a big fan of medical thrillers but this one felt like an espionage book.

[Heather Hennen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good enough that I will read the sequel 🙂 Had a few annoying parts and some cringe worthy jokes interjected by the author, but it was entertaining and I enjoyed the medical aspect and the hospital setting. Would have preferred less explicit material.

[mike shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it....

From the first page, I was hooked. It is a page turner for sure. I read God Dust first by accident,which led me to this book. I'm looking forward to reading the next in this series.

[colleen schabacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

This is a fast paced medical mystery with numerous unexpected turns. Dr. Kane did an excellent job with this book and I can’t wait until he publishes again.

[Wanda Estell Bradshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder, medicine, and mayhem

This book has it all murder, medicine, and mayhem. Great example of good people doing bad things and redemption. Then there is love & romance ...

[Dave Rocca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting

Suspenseful, twists, informative..... futuristic and always the belief that our govt will screw us over whenever n however to get what want.

[Judith Pentecost · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did not care for Broken Cure. Believe too many story lines with several plots that were unrealistic. Wonder if a male reader would agree.

[Sobeida Bakmeijer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice plot

It kept me intrigued till the end not knowing how it would end
Will recommend it for sure
In the end a second chance

[Richard Domann · Rating 1 out of 5]

Weak characters and a jump plot make this a difficult read.

[Lydia Samelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. The plot takes you thru the life of a Doctor and the ups and downs of his personal life.

[Michele M. Heck · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good Read

Very well written and easy to follow. The story line kept my interest until the very end! I would definitely recommend this book to mystery lovers.