Description
Harmful Intent by Robin Cook is a medical thriller that follows anaesthesiologist Dr Jeffrey Rhodes after a routine childbirth ends in tragedy, leaving a mother dead and a baby brain-damaged. When Rhodes is charged with malpractice and found guilty, his professional and personal life collapses, forcing him to go on the run to uncover what really happened. As he investigates, Rhodes is drawn into a complex trail that leads beyond a single case, exposing deeper issues within the medical and legal systems. Set against the high-pressure environment of hospitals and courtrooms, the novel explores themes of medical ethics, accountability, and the consequences of error in modern healthcare. Known for blending real-world medical detail with suspense-driven storytelling, Cook builds tension through Rhodes’s search for the truth while navigating danger and uncertainty.
This novel will appeal to readers of fast-paced thrillers with a strong medical backdrop, particularly those interested in the intersection of healthcare, law, and personal survival.
