Body-snatcher
por
Vincent Goodwin
Aún sin calificaciones
Thriller & Suspense
Action & Adventure
Fantasy
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
32
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado
Jan 1, 2014
Editorial
Graphic Planet
ISBN-10
1624020135
ISBN-13
9781624020131
Descripción
In the shadowy streets of early 19th-century Europe, a young medical student finds himself entrenched in the darker side of anatomical discovery. As he delves deeper into his studies, he becomes increasingly aware of an unsettling truth: the bodies that grace their examination tables are not always acquired through honorable means. The world of medicine is rife with secrecy, a tangled web of ethics and morality where the line between life and death blurs.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an ambitious spirit, he embarks on a harrowing journey that pits him against academics, grave robbers, and the very essence of humanity. This exploration into the underbelly of medical practice reveals the desperation of those striving to advance their knowledge, alongside those who will go to any lengths to satisfy their insatiable pursuit of science.
The story unfolds with suspenseful twists, as the student grapples not only with his conscience but also with the implications of his findings on life, death, and the sanctity of the human body. As he forges unlikely alliances and confronts the grim realities of his profession, a dark moral landscape emerges, challenging not just his beliefs, but the very foundation of medical ethics.
Amidst the chaos, he must confront the ultimate question: at what cost does knowledge come? In a world where the dead are mere vessels for enlightenment, the young student stands at the precipice of discovery and destruction, illustrating the profound struggles that define the quest for understanding and acceptance in a world that often views the living and the dead as mere commodities.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an ambitious spirit, he embarks on a harrowing journey that pits him against academics, grave robbers, and the very essence of humanity. This exploration into the underbelly of medical practice reveals the desperation of those striving to advance their knowledge, alongside those who will go to any lengths to satisfy their insatiable pursuit of science.
The story unfolds with suspenseful twists, as the student grapples not only with his conscience but also with the implications of his findings on life, death, and the sanctity of the human body. As he forges unlikely alliances and confronts the grim realities of his profession, a dark moral landscape emerges, challenging not just his beliefs, but the very foundation of medical ethics.
Amidst the chaos, he must confront the ultimate question: at what cost does knowledge come? In a world where the dead are mere vessels for enlightenment, the young student stands at the precipice of discovery and destruction, illustrating the profound struggles that define the quest for understanding and acceptance in a world that often views the living and the dead as mere commodities.
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