The President's Doctor
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Publisher Description
Years before, when two young soldiers fought beside one another in Vietnam, a humiliating event occurred which would forever impact the psyche of the young medic. Decades later, he has become Admiral John Townsend, the White House physician, and his former lieutenant is now the president of the United States.
But dark forces were at work behind the scenes, intent on unseating the president—by any means possible.
Townsend discovers the plot to take President Meredith down. But is he up to the job, or will his deep-seated fears result in national tragedy?
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Set in 2005, this melodramatic medical thriller from Shobin (The Cure) opens with the kidnapping and murder of a prominent Baltimore obstetrician-gynecologist who performs abortions. An anti-abortion organization, the Southern Cross, claims responsibility. Meanwhile, at a state dinner in Washington, D.C., President Robert Meredith chokes, and his personal physician, Jon Townsend, performs the Heimlich maneuver and saves his life. This is just the first of the president's problems. Far more serious is Meredith's deteriorating mental and physical condition caused by a mysterious disease that Jon can't identify. The tension rises with several attempts on Jon's life, an attack on the first lady, and further terrorist acts by the Southern Cross. The abundance of medical information can be overwhelming, but Shobin nimbly keeps the various plot lines spinning. Those who prefer clear distinctions between good guys and bad guys in their genre fiction will find much to like.
