Review by Corinna christopher on show 20/10/11
This is a different kind of thriller for me, set in the medical world, very factual but completely believable.
Dr. Stevan Dunbar is a qualified field doctor employed by the Home Office and working for SCI-MED Inspectorate. This organisation investigates possible wrongdoings or unusual happenings in the arena of medicine. On the whole the medical profession is good at self-righteous indignation and closing ranks.
Amanda Chapman, seven years old will die without a kidney transplant, and so far there has been no donor, so her parents Kate and Sandy are pretty desperate.
Suddenly an exclusive private hospital Medic Ecosse, who occasionally take free patients, accepts her for treatment. This establishment is headed by James Ross a senior transplant consultant, world renowned and also in charge of important research. However, at this hospital in Glasgow there have been complaints made by two former nurses involving irregularities which resulted in the death of two transplant patients in spite of excellent compatible 87% matches. Both nurses were convinced that the two patients had been given the wrong kidneys and were either dismissed or resigned from the hospital.
Dr. Stevan Dunbar begins his task with ruthless efficiency and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy. It all becomes very exciting with a satisfactory outcome.
I especially liked the character of Stevan Dunbar, no alcoholic benders or marital problems. He seemed like a good guy, very genuine in his enthusiasm for the job.
The author has written several books in the Dr. Dunbar series, plus other novels, so must try one of his other books
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