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Vital Signs (Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Robin Cook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The bestselling “master of the medical thriller” (The New York Times)tells a harrowing tale of the lengths one doctor will go to in order to conceive—and the conspiracy that may be at the root of her struggles.

Dr. Marissa Blumenthal’s dream of becoming pregnant has turned into an obsession. A successful pediatrician, she will try any scientific method available to conceive—until the horrible secrets of an urban clinic erupt in a nightmare of staggering proportions.

As more women reveal their similar struggles and as suspicious deaths begin to look like murder, it’s up to Marissa to uncover the truth behind her plight, no matter how dangerous a mission that might be.

“Controversial... believable and chilling.”—Houston Chronicle
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    Dr. Marissa Blumenthal
  2. Print length
    354 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons
  5. Publication date
    February 1, 1992
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. File size
    1.0 MB
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From Publishers Weekly

Cook's popular medical thrillers are designed, in part, to keep the public aware of both the technological possibilities of modern medicine and the ensuing ethical problems. His topic this time is reproductive science and the often murky baby-making business. Epidemiologist Marissa Blumenthal, seen before in Outbreak , now has a successful pediatrics practice near Boston and an affluent health-care-entrepreneur husband. But her inability to become pregnant threatens both her marriage and her career. After unsuccessful visits to a local fertility clinic, she discovers a suprising and suspicious link between her medical records and those of an inordinate number of the clinic's clients. Traveling to Australia to learn more about a worldwide in vitro fertilization organization, Marissa and her friend Wendy are trailed, and a tragedy occurs. Marissa, now accompanied by the physician whose work she had come to Australia to investigate, goes to Hong Kong and eventually China--fleeing murderous assailants every step of the way--before a billion-dollar international scam is revealed. As always, Cook enlivens predictable action and shallow characterization with medical expertise and timely subject matter.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Praise for Robin Cook and Vital Signs:

“Controversial... believable and chilling.”—Houston Chronicle

“Vintage Cook... nonstop action.”—Kirkus Reviews

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000QFBXFU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons; Reprint edition (February 1, 1992)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 1992
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0425131769
  • Customer Reviews:
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Doctor and author Robin Cook is widely credited with introducing the word ‘medical’ to the thriller genre, and decades after the publication of his 1977 breakthrough novel, Coma, he continues to dominate the category he created. Cook has successfully combined medical fact with fiction to produce thirty-nine international bestsellers, including Outbreak, Terminal, Contagion, Chromosome 6, Foreign Body, Intervention and Cure. His latest are Night Shift, Viral, Genesis, Pandemic, and Charlatans.

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  • Cari Nevada
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in excellent condition
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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    I ordered this to replace a public library book that was damaged when I borrowed it. The new book was listed as Good, and it is even better, almost new. I think the library will appreciate having a new copy because I enjoy Robin Cook novels and this will give it a longer life. Timely delivery and good packaging too! Thank you.
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  • benedicta
    4.0 out of 5 stars The big picture is a surprise: medicine is about money
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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    Robin Cook invented the medical thriller and gives us many medical facts and skilled descriptions. His book Vital Signs gives us the unsuspected sufferings of couples attempting to have a child in spite of damaged reproductive systems. The procedures involved are painful in many ways, and are described in ways that allow readers to sympathize ...there is the additional mystery for Dr. Blumenthal to solve, which is who benefits from the couples' damage, and who is causing the damaged reproductive systems? I wish Vital Signs had been divided into 2 books, and this one had been stopped about halfway, with a sequel (book 3) showing the hell-bent-for-leather rush towards a Dr.Blumenthal solution
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  • Dr. Mary A. Haley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Verified Review
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012
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    As usual, I enjoy reading Robin Cook's books, especially on my Kindle. Sometimes his books are nerveracking. This one was interesting without being too nervewracking. It had a pleasant ending.

    I agree with Cook's take on the current health care issues.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
    I flew through the first half of the book, totally sucked in at the first page. The second half however, twisted and turned for too long before getting to the conclusion
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  • Clarita Juson
    5.0 out of 5 stars vital signs
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2014
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    All Robin cook books are very exciting, entertaining to read no matter what time of the day you have no time to put the book down. He's the master of medical thriller, suspense all the way......
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  • Andrew
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good sequel to Outbreak
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
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    I enjoyed Cook's Outbreak so I was happy to read the sequel. The plot gets a little crazy at points and it's dated (they call the operator to find out the time in Australia) but I am glad I got to read it. I ordered a used copy in good condition and I was very pleased with it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Cook is my favorite author. I've read all of his books
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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    Robin Cook is my favorite author. I've read all of his books, some a second time. I was hooked when I read The Intern.
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  • Lorna C. DuBourdieu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Cook-Vital Signs
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013
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    Because I think that this is a great book! & I would highly recommend this book to my family & friends.
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  • Tracy s
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2017
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    Had me captivated from the first page and I am never going for a Pap smear again. Robin cook accurately described the rollercoaster of emotions you feel on going through infertility treatment
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  • Sameer Futane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in India on July 24, 2021
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    No one can cook better medical thrillers than Robin Cook! Apart from the story, the details of each location is mesmerizing.
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  • Mari Howard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great holiday read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2011
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    Enjoyed this immensely, a medical thriller which leaps along full of page-turning happenings. A classic beach or country cottage read, which also raises questions - how far has the guy stretched reality? No great character development, but that's not the job of the thriller writer. Would recommend it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on April 18, 2016
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    Nice reading
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  • Guylaine Champagne
    3.0 out of 5 stars Need to love the novelist
    Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2013
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    The writer is not at is best yet but the story is good with some long and fastidious chapters, nevertheless it is good
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