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Barclay, 2003, 15.95, 368 pp.
ISBN 1931402043
In 1986 Clearwater, Florida, Metralink pacemaker representative Garrett Cameron offers a job to cardiac care unit nurse Meagan Kramer. Though she once dreamed of medical school, financial independence is more important and this position will give her monetary and medical freedom so Meagan accepts the job. Though her work with doctors and patients is quite fulfilling, the position turns ugly as Garrett steals her clients and calls her a whore in public. Meagan quits.
Meagan quickly scores a job with Metralink competitor Biostride. She does quite well in spite of the trouble Garrett causes her such as suing her. Over the years other problems occur that are life threatening. Meagan notices a pattern in which several members of the pacemaker community has died. Knowing Garrett's venom, she wonders whether he is capable of something more sinister, but no one believes her. As attempts on her life increase, Meagan knows she must uncover the truth, but seek it alone.
The medical business that serves as the underlying pillar to this exciting thriller is simply fascinating and enhances the plot as Brittan Barclay (perfect publisher for this author) interweaves the unscrupulous competitiveness that by passes ethics of the profession. The story line is very exciting and is a one siting read. Still the twist of a possible serial killer adds tension, but feels unnecessary as Meagan's story, including the attempts on her life, grip the audience who wonder if it is a jealous rival. Meagan is a great character and the secondary cast provides depth to the cardiac industry and to her. Though Garrett seems too crazy, fans will take vast pleasure from reading Brittan Barclay's on pace enthralling thriller.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Medical Thriller
Yes
Medical Plotlets:
- wild experiments on people
- bad docs cutting corners
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Crime plotlets:
- white collar fraud or theft
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
If story PRIMARILY about main chr. being hunted...
- hunted by killer/stalker
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- jealousy
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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