The New York Times bestselling author and master of medical suspense delivers another shocker of a thriller filled with insider details and a terrifying psychopath
Four murders.
Three accidents.
Two suicides.
One left…
THE LAST SURGEON
Michael Palmer's latest novel pits a flawed doctor against a ruthless psychopath, who has made murder his art form. Dr. Nick Garrity, a vet suffering from PTSD—post traumatic stress disorder—spends his days and nights dispensing medical treatment from a mobile clinic to the homeless and disenfranchised in D.C. and Baltimore. In addition, he is constantly on the lookout for his war buddy Umberto Vasquez, who was plucked from the streets by the military four years ago for a secret mission and has not been seen since.
Psych nurse Jillian Coates wants to find her sister's killer. She does not believe that Belle Coates, an ICU nurse, took her own life, even though every bit of evidence indicates that she did—every bit save one. Belle has left Jillian a subtle clue that connects her with Nick Garrity.
Together, Nick and Jillian determine that one-by-one, each of those in the operating room for a fatally botched case is dying. Their discoveries pit them against genius Franz Koller--the highly-paid master of the "non-kill"—the art of murder that does not look like murder. As Doctor and nurse move closer to finding the terrifying secret behind these killings, Koller has been given a new directive: his mission will not be complete until Jillian Coates and Garrity, the last surgeon, are dead.
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"A typically great Michael Palmer medical thriller- about a CIA secret op - and alot of info on PTSD - as the lead character- a Doctor suffers from it- kept me riveted- but 4 stars not 5 because of all the violence- I felt some of it was most gratuitous."
— Rick (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was a mystery/suspense & one that had surprises. A surgeon/ex military with PTSD is running a mobile van to help the homeless & is in search of a friend that saved his life 4 years ago. Then there's a psychiatric nurse that is trying to find her sisters killer. Her sister supposedly committed suicide but that's not the case. These 2 get together to figure out what's going on. "
— Mitzi, 2/17/2014" Gotta love Palmer. His medical books are usually spot on and really make you think. "
— Cherie, 2/16/2014" Not as good as I thought it was going to be but OK for a medical thriller. Murders were a bit unnecessarily gruesome and characters a bit underdeveloped. Will not rush to read another of his books. "
— Kirsten, 2/16/2014" I usually like Michael Palmer, but other than the requisite violence and romance, the entire plot escaped me... "
— Clara, 2/14/2014" Another Michael Palmer novel so ya know I loved it! "
— Connie, 1/17/2014" once I got into Michael Palmer's books I couldn't put them down "
— Mary, 1/2/2014" I got bored once or twice but it kept me guessing until the end. I liked it. "
— Noel, 12/31/2013" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 4.5 stars "
— Nancy, 12/30/2013" I really like this story!! Just when I thought that Nick was gonna get away from the bad guy, he doesn't. I wish that he would "nailed" the killer in the head in that office. Nick gets away but gets caught again. The ending was kind of predictable. "
— Mischelle, 12/28/2013" This one was filled with coincidental connections and lucky breaks, but still an interesting plot. It was a nice change from the big-bad-HMO story lines that have dominated medical fiction of late. "
— Tanya, 12/24/2013" Lots of excitement but a little convoluted to follow. "
— Patricia, 12/14/2013" Stopped after 5-6 chapters... I've grown to hate the whole "let's get inside the mind of a sick & twisted killer for hire" part of the thriller genre. I don't need to read another book that makes me feel like I need a shower when I finish reading 20 pages or so. "
— Mark, 12/5/2013" The start was a bit slow, but I read it within the 7 day time limit. Held my interest through the end. Similar to a Robin Cook medical mystery. "
— Robyn, 12/3/2013" Excellent work as usual for Michael Palmer! Five stars to you again! "
— Cheral, 12/2/2013" Michael Palmer brilliant as always ..... "
— Frances, 7/26/2013" As a member of the medical society, this book was wonderfully intriguing and contained accurate medical details which lent to the captivating factor. "
— Janna, 5/9/2013" Not my favorite by this author -- I liked The First Patient more. But the background/setting of dealing with the PTSD of mid-East war vets was timely and interesting, and the hero was a sympathetic character. The book was a little to ugly in places for me. But it's an ugly subject... "
— Kcoloney, 4/1/2013" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 4.5 stars "
— Ron, 2/14/2013" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 4.5 stars "
— Ron, 2/14/2013" Can't really pin point why I didn't care for this book. The first part of the book seemed to drag for me in some spots and then, in others, seemed to jump around a lot. I kept reading hoping that it would progress, but it didn't for me. I found the ending dissappointing. "
— Laurie, 7/14/2012" This one was really good. I was kept at the edge of my seat the entire time and didn't really know how it was going to turn out. The twist and turns were really well done. I liked Dr. Nick and I wish we got to read about him again. "
— Keri, 6/25/2012" Great medical thriller "
— Tina, 6/23/2012" A medical thriller by a new author to me. Somewhat like Robin Cook's work. The sociopathic killer is right up there on par with Dexter. Very scary. We can only hope the United States does not actually engage in dark ops similar to this one. "
— Mary, 9/4/2011" I live Michael Palmer... But this isn't one if my favorites. A little slow moving and predictable. Too bad :( "
— Ashley, 7/18/2011" Very intriguing and very creepy at the same time. Really, really liked this book. "
— Keitha, 7/2/2011" My Aunt gave me this book. I am just not a big fan of murder mysteries. Hate all the blood and violence. "
— Barb, 6/23/2011" Another good one by Michael Palmer. "
— Chris, 5/9/2011" A little more graphic than most of his books--but he is still my most favorite action-thriller writers. An enjoyable vacation read. As always, loved the hero characters Michael Palmer creates. "
— Lora, 5/3/2011" Very suspenseful! Easy summer read. "
— Dawn, 5/3/2011" mystery::::: this is quite a good book in some places the sledding isa little hard but generally it moves along ok. characters are ok or maybe a little better than better than ok...as far as the plot, it seems to me though interesting it lacks something in the telling "
— Peter, 3/29/2011" The book was entertaining, but this is the first time I have read a book that revealed so much about the murderers thoughts. I found it creepy. I appreciated the insight about veterans with PTSD. "
— Suzee, 3/8/2011" Great book. Keeps you reading until you finish. Don't want to put it down. "
— Leigh, 3/8/2011" Great story, although the writing was a little cheesy sometimes. "
— Joanne, 3/3/2011" I usually love Michael Palmer books, but this was just too brutal and horrific. I read it but was repulsed for 3/4's. "
— Kathy, 3/2/2011" This book was too graphic for me. Otherwise it would have received three stars. "
— Wendy, 3/1/2011" I liked this audio book. It was easy to listen too, but complex enough that I didn't have it all figured out before the final few chapters. Michael Palmer is a favorite writer... "
— Midge, 2/20/2011" Dr. Palmer delivers another reliably entertaining medical mystery thriller. This one features a particularly nasty villain. "
— Karen, 2/18/2011" I wanted to like it more but it just felt so predictable. An airplane book but not one that caught my attention enough to make the flight fly by. "
— Renee, 2/6/2011" Five stars for The Last Surgeon. The book was fast paced, entertaining, and cleanly written. Plus it has a friggin' creepy bad guy! "
— Ray, 2/5/2011" If you like medical thrillers with a twist of James Bond then you will like this book. Some parts were a little too creepy for me. "
— Loraine, 1/27/2011" <br/>there are a lot of twists and turns in this story that get all tied up and resolved by the end. If you like a story that doesn't leave any loose ends you will be satisfied with this story. The good guys win, there is some collateral damage but everyone is happy! "
— Mherriges, 1/24/2011" An interesting story marred by some seriously clunky writing. "
— Andrea, 1/15/2011Michael Palmer (1942–2013) authored twenty-one novels of medical suspense, all international bestsellers, including The First Patient, The Second Opinion, and The Last Surgeon. His books have been translated into thirty-five languages. Extreme Measures was the basis for a movie starring Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman.
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.