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Locked In
by Michael Esposito
Paperback : 278 pages
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Introduction
Dr. Michael Esposito’s breakout novel stunningly illuminates the world of medicine and malpractice law in a way that fiction never could. Locked In is an intelligent, fast-paced thriller of deceit, greed, and murder set in Tampa’s medical and legal community. Dr. John Armstrong, a respected Tampa radiologist, lives a privileged life built on a crumbling foundation. Cal Burton, his college roommate, is Tampa’s premier medical malpractice attorney. The two men form a group to defraud insurance companies in medical malpractice cases. Initially their scheme is successful but greed pushes them too far. Unbeknownst to Armstrong, the group begins to use their patients as pawns in their malpractice game. Armstrong discovers their plot and attempts to break free. Before he can, the group sets him up for one final case. His battle to free himself without losing it all leads to thrilling climax. Locked In is a must read that will keep the reader up turning pages. Dr. Esposito describes a shocking look at the practice of radiology. His characters and imagery transport the reader beyond the pages and into a terrifying world of medicine gone awry. Locked In clearly positions Dr. Esposito as one of America’s premier writers of medical thrillers.
Excerpt
The hallway was so long and curved he could not see the end. John wondered if he was headed in the right direction, but as he approached the end of the hallway, a sign pointed the way to the morgue. He followed the sign and in moments he was at Wolfe’s office. ...
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Discussion Questions
From the author:1. The day Carmichael went to surgery, Wolfe was giving grand rounds. Was he late back to work on purpose. Was it all part of a setup?
2. Armstrong attempted to prevent Emily from having surgery but Norman changed plans. Did Norman plan the outcome of the surgery or did it happen by chance? Was he also trying to set up Wolfe?
3. At what point in the the novel did you figure out the ending? Thinking back, did you see the hints which could have led you to the conclusion?
4. Was Armstrong really a bad guy or was he a guy trying to hold together a bad situation?
Notes From the Author to the Bookclub
A note from the author for BookMovement members: Locked In is a medical thriller about a group of physicians and a malpractice attorney who profit by creating malpractice cases. The doctors use their patients as pawns in their malpractice game. They change their patients’ medical records, perform unnecessary operations, and report erroneous findings. The scheme goes smoothly until one of their patients dies. Or was he murdered? The rest of the members in the scheme get suspicious and some try to break free. Before they are able to quit, the group sets up one of their fellow members (the radiologist) in one final high profile case. Read how the radiologist tries to stop them from harming another innocent victim. The exciting climax will entertain and surprise you. The idea for writing the book came to me at work. Medicine is not an exact science. Errors occur that are sometimes unavoidable but attorneys could view these mistakes as malpractice. What if someone reported these transgressions? Could a doctor profit from his fellow physicians’ mishaps? I want readers to finish reading and ask, “Could this happen to me?” Question your health care provider and seek a second opinion. You are the best person to be in charge of your own health care.Book Club Recommendations
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