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“It takes a
brilliant mind to get a plot like this going and to cover all the possibilities
in the story. Michael Palmer has the intelligence and the know how to do it and
do it with complete assurance.”
— Huffington Post
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“A darn
good read.”
— Examiner
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“A shocker.”
— Associated Press
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“[A] suspenseful
thriller…Palmer’s easy mix of science and individual courage should please his
many fans.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“This is
Palmer at his most terrifying, most plausible and, worst of all, most
realistic.”
— RT Book Reviews
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“An author
with undeniable talent.”
— Booklist
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“Is there
something in the water making people around the nation’s capital commit crazy,
unhinged acts?...Ultimately, Welcome and the First Lady team up against bad
guys who will do anything to keep secrets. This thriller raises compelling issues
and features a likeable hero.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Robert
Petkoff delivers solid narration in this audio edition of the latest medical
thriller from Palmer…Petkoff’s pacing is spot on and his reading often
chilling. He infuses his performance with just enough melodrama to maintain
suspense while keeping the novel grounded in reality. Petkoff deftly delivers
Palmer’s complex story, while providing unique voices for all the characters.
The result is an enjoyable listen.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review)
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“Robert
Petkoff’s narration adds drama and tension to this chilling story based on ‘advances’
in agricultural science…Petkoff has a range of unique voices to draw on to
portray a variety of characters and their regional origins. He is fully
credible as researchers, restaurateurs, and thugs—and even the president and
first lady...Listeners, especially those who enjoy conspiracy thrillers, will
be thoroughly engaged.”
— AudioFile
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“Palmer is one of the best in the business when it comes to wrenching up every degree of tension before snapping the band and sending readers flying through a vortex of murder, greed and medical/technological mysteries. You’ll be ensnared in his web of mayhem with the sanity of a small town, if not the world, hanging in the balance. This is Palmer at his most terrifying, most plausible, and, worst of all, most realistic.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
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A heart-pounding medical thriller.
— The Boston Globe on The Second Opinion
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This latest should please Palmer's fans and all those who enjoy their suspense mixed with medical characters and settings.
— Library Journal on The Last Surgeon
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The First Patient is an exciting thriller that is full of surprises and captures the intense atmosphere of the White House, how the medical system works, and how the 25th Amendment could be brought into play. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
— Bill Clinton on The First Patient
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The novel is not merely a thriller but also an exploration of its central character's unique gifts and her determination to communicate with hercomatose father despite overwhelming odds. Another winner from a consistently fine writer.
— Booklist on The Second Opinion
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Fans of Michael Palmer will love the Boston-based doctor/crime writer's latest thriller...Prepare to burn some serious midnight oil.
— The Boston Herald on The Last Surgeon
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When it comes to inventive plots for medical thrillers nobody does it better than Michael Palmer… This premise is explosive and compelling and grabs the readers from the very first page.
— The Huffington Post on A Heartbeat Away
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The twists fly in A Heartbeat Away and the results create a terrifying scenario...Palmer has a mastery of the medical science involved in such an elaborate conspiracy, plus the intricacies of presidential succession.
— Associated Press on A Heartbeat Away
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Actor Robert Petkoff does an exceptional job of narrating Palmer's follow-up to The Last Surgeon (2010), perfectly capturing each character's unique accent, quirks, and personality and rendering Griffin's best friend and colleague Melvin especially well. Sure to keep listeners on the edge of their seats; highly recommended for mystery/thriller fans.
— Library Journal on A Heartbeat Away
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Robert Petkoff proves to be the perfect choice to narrate Palmer's latest medical thriller…Petkoff never misses a beat in his reading of this high-octane medical thriller, fully realizing each scene and character with ease. His energetic and skillful performance will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
— Publisher's Weekly on A Heartbeat Away
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Robert Petkoff delivers a tense, exciting performance. He's especially proficient as the crafty female Speaker of the House. Petkoff's virtuosity makes this thriller intense and as close to reality as one dares to think about.
— Audiofile on A Heartbeat Away
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A tense, driven story from the beginning to end, Oath of Office is an excellent choice for mystery lovers and is sure to be a popular pick in public library audiobook collections.
— The Midwest Book Review
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Robert Petkoff delivers solid narration…Petkoff's pacing is spot on and his reading often chilling. He infuses his performance with just enough melodrama to maintain suspense while keeping the novel grounded in reality…The result is an enjoyable listen.
— Publishers Weekly
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“Robert Petkoff's narration adds drama and tension to this chilling story based on ‘advances' in agricultural science…Listeners, especially those who enjoy conspiracy thrillers, will be thoroughly engaged.
— AudioFile Magazine