In Chicago, a pregnant cafeteria worker suffering nothing more malevolent than flu like symptoms begins haemorrhaging from every part of her body. In Boston, a brilliant musician, her face disfigured by an unknown disease, rapidly descends into lethal paranoia. In West Virginia, a miner suddenly goes berserk, causing a cave-in that kills two of his co-workers. Finding the link between these events could prove Fatal-Five years ago, internist and emergency specialist Matt Rutledge returned to his West Virginia home to marry his high-school sweetheart and open a practice. He also had a score to settle. His father died whilst working for the local mining company, and Matt swore to expose their health and safety violations. When his beloved wife succumbed to an unusual cancer, his campaign became even more bitterly personal. Now he has identified bizarre new incidents of illness - caused, he is certain, by the mine's careless disposal of toxic chemicals. All he needs is proof.

"Gripping suspense, likeable heroes and hateful villains keep the pulse pounding" Publishers Weekly

About the Author
Michael Palmer's books have been translated into over 35 languages. Michael spent twenty years as a full-time practitioner of emergency medicine, and was an associate director of addiction medicine in Massachusetts. He died in October 2013.

Reviews
"Gripping suspense, likeable heroes and hateful villains keep the pulse pounding" Publishers Weekly



Book Information
ISBN 9780099462378
Author Michael Palmer
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 278g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 110mm * 32mm