First published 1998
Dr. Brian Holbrook stands at the crossroads of his medical career. His past mistakes have left him with few options, but the Boston Heart Institute offers him something rare: a fresh start. The hospital has selected him to help test an experimental heart medication that could change everything. The early trial results exceed all expectations. Brian sees an opportunity that goes beyond his professional redemption. His father battles a serious heart condition that threatens his life. Brian decides to push for his father's inclusion in the drug study. The decision forces him to navigate the complex world of medical ethics while his father's health hangs in the balance. Brian must weigh his personal desperation against his professional obligations, knowing that his choices could save his father or destroy his second chance at a medical career.
Genres: fiction, medical, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, redemption
Setting: Boston, Boston Heart Institute
Period: contemporary
399 pages · Hardcover · Random House