The Fifth Vial Audiobook

" Absolutely awesome read! Michael Palmer brilliantly grips you and doesn't let go until the very end! "

" Pretty much in line with Michael Palmer's other books - pretty basic medical mystery/thriller with a not-entirely-unexpected twist at the end. A good, fairly quick summer read. "

" I absolutely loved reading this book and finished it very quickly! It was hard to put down--it was so compelling! "

" Quite an entertaining book. Moves between several continents and different groups of people, all struggling with health problems, organs received or donated, and a detective trying to check into organ fraud. Very horrifying to think about the underworld traffic in organs, which does exist. Very realistic descriptions of what it must be like to need a lung--"air hunger," but unbelievable at the feats these people can do. Still, there are many obstacles along the way--not smooth sailing--the the suspense does build. "

" Intricate story. Sadly not out of the realm of possibility. "

" I liked it--it was a little crazy sometimes but it really made me think about some things. "

" This was really a page-turner. Such a frightening concept, but an outstanding story. Fast paced, lots of surprises, and great characters. Perfect for the beginning of summer. "

" I've been worrying all this time about someone stealing my identity or credit card numbers when I should have been worrying about crooked doctors stealing my health stats and blood for nefarious purposes. A great read but a little unsettling. "

" It was an interesting book and kinda scary too because it could and I am sure does really happen! Yikes!! "

" The Fifth Vial by Michael Palmer (2007) "

" A decent mystery. I enjoyed it. "

" Yep... Michael Palmer again... love love love the guy! I truly enjoyed this book. "

" This could have been so much better than it was. "

" I love this book so much but i like all his books. "

" A good suspenseful medical thriller .. I always enjoy Michael Palmer's books. Good to read when you're sick - how mild is a bad cold when stacked up against serious medical conditions some people deal with every day of their lives. "

" This guy writes medical books about like Robin Cook. They will Keep your interest about like Coma did with me. "

" Well-written, although the theme is well-trodden and the plot could be described as a little far-fetched in places. The book kept me engaged and was a quick read. "

" Very captivating and thrilling. I could easily see this become a suspense movie. With only two F-words and no sex scenes, it was a clean medical thriller as well. I would highly recommend this book. "

" Ralph suggested this book. Wonderful story, I was able to escape into it for several mornings. Thanks, Ralph. "

" Still reading it but we'll see. "

" This was the hardest book to read. The first half of the book seemed to be all background information and not interesting in the least. After finishing it I can't even say that it ended well. "

" I would sit down to read a bit, thinking that I'd just read 1 chapter and I would end up reading 3 because I just had to find out what happened next. Great medical suspense! "

" An engaging medical thriller with a devastating philosophical twist. "

" An interesting idea, I liked how he pulled all the threads of the story together while keeping you interested in what was going on. "

" I listened to this as an audio book. It was a good story, very Robin Cook in tone. It was set in Boston, nice to hear about local places, to really know the setting. It makes you wonder about where our personal information ends up and to what end it is used. "

" It was a good read. I did guess who all the bad guys were, so not much mystery, but the last couple of chapters were good. "

" Mediocre. Good story. Preachy. Plus, it was hard to suspend belief and believe that his characters could survive everything the author put them through. Secret surgeries, fires, car wrecks- why is this woman not dead? "

" Absolutely awesome read! Michael Palmer brilliantly grips you and doesn't let go until the very end! "

" Awesome book, I couldn't put it down! "

" International intrigue about organ transplants; theft of organs, a genius scientist in Africa in need of a lung transplant, and an unwitting young doctor donor of same. Far-fetched but holds the attention nonetheless. "

" I've been worrying all this time about someone stealing my identity or credit card numbers when I should have been worrying about crooked doctors stealing my health stats and blood for nefarious purposes. A great read but a little unsettling. "

" The only good thing about this book is the "quote" from Plato at the head of chapter 41. "

" I absolutely loved reading this book and finished it very quickly! It was hard to put down--it was so compelling! "

" He is usually a good read. Good vacation book. "

" A good "summer" read medical mystery thriller. "

" Good story line. If you like medical thrillers, this will be a good one to put on your reading list. "

" A bit predictable, but ok. "

" Loved this story, it will make you think twice every time you go to the lab to have blood drawn. Who would like your organs?? "

" I liked it--it was a little crazy sometimes but it really made me think about some things. "

" God i lovd this book I was in hospital for a week when i read it ! "

" Michael Palmer is always reliable for a good fun and fast read. He satifies the action/adventure mystery need with a little clean romance and usually a highly controversial/ethical medical question. Loved the use of Plato's The Republic throughout this book. Very enjoyable. "

" I absolutely loved reading this book and finished it very quickly! It was hard to put down--it was so compelling! "