Description
A Case of Need is Michael Crichton’s award-winning debut novel, originally published under the pseudonym Jeffery Hudson in 1968. Drawing on his medical training, Crichton sets the story in a bustling Boston hospital, where the pressures of high-stakes medicine collide with human ambition and ethical dilemmas. The plot centres on a surgical operation that ends in tragedy, sparking questions of malpractice, violation of the Hippocratic oath, and even possible murder.
With meticulous attention to medical detail and gripping narrative pace, A Case of Need combines medical thriller tension with crime and suspense. Crichton explores the moral complexities faced by doctors while delivering a fast-moving, compelling story that keeps readers guessing. This novel marked the beginning of Crichton’s acclaimed career in medical and scientific thrillers.
Thrilling, suspenseful, and medically authentic, A Case of Need is ideal for readers who enjoy medical mysteries and high-stakes drama.
