Descripción
Peter Brown finds himself immersed in the chaotic world of Manhattan's least desirable hospital, where the stakes are high and the environment is unforgiving. As a talented intern, he grapples with the daily challenges of a system overcrowded with patients and under-resourced staff. His knack for medicine shines through, but the chaos often overwhelms him, pushing him to his limits and beyond.
Amid the tumult, Peter has a hidden past that emerges in unexpected ways, intertwining with his present life at the hospital. While he navigates the complexities of patient care, he also must confront ghosts from his former life that threaten to catch up with him. The blend of dark humor and medical drama plays out against the backdrop of an institution riddled with bureaucracy and tension.
Relations with colleagues are fraught with competitive spirit, and Peter's resilience is tested as he faces not just the intricacies of medicine, but also the ethical dilemmas that arise. His determination to do right by his patients compels him to make difficult choices that may also endanger his future.
As the struggle between life and death unfolds around him, Peter learns that victory is not always possible, but survival—and perhaps redemption—might just be within reach. In this gripping tale, the line between healer and hunted blurs, and every decision could lead him closer to the reaper.
Amid the tumult, Peter has a hidden past that emerges in unexpected ways, intertwining with his present life at the hospital. While he navigates the complexities of patient care, he also must confront ghosts from his former life that threaten to catch up with him. The blend of dark humor and medical drama plays out against the backdrop of an institution riddled with bureaucracy and tension.
Relations with colleagues are fraught with competitive spirit, and Peter's resilience is tested as he faces not just the intricacies of medicine, but also the ethical dilemmas that arise. His determination to do right by his patients compels him to make difficult choices that may also endanger his future.
As the struggle between life and death unfolds around him, Peter learns that victory is not always possible, but survival—and perhaps redemption—might just be within reach. In this gripping tale, the line between healer and hunted blurs, and every decision could lead him closer to the reaper.
Detalles del libro
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
320 páginas
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado
Jan 7, 2009
Editorial
Little, Brown and Company
Ediciones
28 editions
ISBN-10
0316032220
ISBN-13
9780316032223