One of Cook's most successful--and timely—bestsellers. Contagion is a terrifying cautionary tale for the millennium as a deadly epidemic is spread not merely by microbes—but by sabotage...
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When not one but three different extremely rare diseases kill several patients at a New York hospital, forensic pathologist Jack Stapleton suspects it's more than just coincidence. He thinks there's a connection between the appearance of the mysterious microbes responsible for the deaths and the HMO that owns the hospital--the same HMO that once destroyed his flourishing medical practice. Is Americare deliberately killing off its sickest patients--those who cost the most money to treat? Or is there an even more sinister motive behind the strange goings-on at Manhattan General, not to mention the attempts on Jack's life? And what is beautiful Terese Hagen, the hard-driving creative director of a Madison Avenue ad agency, doing in the middle of this slightly muddled, but still engrossing, tale of greed, medicine, and mayhem? Like Michael Crichton, whose Andromeda Strain remains the classic in the genre, Cook is sometimes heavy-handed when it comes to character development, and his fulminations about the dangers of managed care often get in the way of the plot. Still, Contagion will make you think twice about taking your next case of flu to the ER instead of your own bed. --Jane Adams
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In Cook's numerous best-selling medical thrillers, the nasty microbes and lethal diseases are never as loathsome as the greedy villains who spread illness for profit. Here, a cynical forensics doctor suspects that a for-profit medical firm is murdering its more costly subscribers. A Literary GuildR main selection.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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By H. Georges
Format:Mass Market Paperback
One of Robin cook's best book, it's a medical thriller like almost of his books.
there are a lot of action and suspense.
The story is exciting, you never get bored.
It's sometimes boring because Jack Stapleton is .
The story: one day one "patient" of Jack has the pest and then three others strange disease appeared. Jack investigates in the Manhattan General hospital. There they don't like him and try to kill him.
Jack wants the truth so he continue to investigate.
If you want to know more read the book!
sometimes, the medical jargon in Robin Cook's novel does not make it difficult reading. Most of the medical terminology is explained sufficiently for the reader to understand the significance of the medical find.
This is the first time we hear of Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery. We hear of them again in Chromosome 6 and Vector. Robin tells you in more detail about Jack and Laurie then now the latter on. There is the plane crash that takes the life of Jack's family and how he leaves being a eye doctor to be a legist Doctor.
I Highly recommended it!
there are a lot of action and suspense.
The story is exciting, you never get bored.
It's sometimes boring because Jack Stapleton is .
The story: one day one "patient" of Jack has the pest and then three others strange disease appeared. Jack investigates in the Manhattan General hospital. There they don't like him and try to kill him.
Jack wants the truth so he continue to investigate.
If you want to know more read the book!
sometimes, the medical jargon in Robin Cook's novel does not make it difficult reading. Most of the medical terminology is explained sufficiently for the reader to understand the significance of the medical find.
This is the first time we hear of Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery. We hear of them again in Chromosome 6 and Vector. Robin tells you in more detail about Jack and Laurie then now the latter on. There is the plane crash that takes the life of Jack's family and how he leaves being a eye doctor to be a legist Doctor.
I Highly recommended it!
By H. Georges
Format:Mass Market Paperback
One of Robin cook's best book, it's a medical thriller like almost of his books.
there are a lot of action and suspense.
The story is exciting, you never get bored.
It's sometimes disgusting because Jack Stapleton is a legist doctor.
The story: one day one "patient" of Jack has the pest and then three others strange disease appeared. Jack investigates in the Manhattan General hospital. There they don't like him and try to kill him.
Jack wants the truth so he continue to investigate.
there are a lot of action and suspense.
The story is exciting, you never get bored.
It's sometimes disgusting because Jack Stapleton is a legist doctor.
The story: one day one "patient" of Jack has the pest and then three others strange disease appeared. Jack investigates in the Manhattan General hospital. There they don't like him and try to kill him.
Jack wants the truth so he continue to investigate.
If you want to know more read the book!
sometimes, the medical jargon in Robin Cook's novel does not make it difficult reading. Most of the medical terminology is explained sufficiently for the reader to understand the significance of the medical find.
This is the first time we hear of Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery. We hear of them again in Chromosome 6 and Vector. Robin tells you in more detail about Jack and Laurie then now the latter on. There is the plane crash that takes the life of Jack's family and how he leaves being a eye doctor to be a medical examiner.
I Highly recommended it!
By "sactoflo"
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was entertained and educated. In light of Anthrax, this book is almost required reading. There was one error in judgement in my opinion. Cook shouldn't have divulged the deal made between the two gangs. That scene could have been left out completely, and I would have been in the dark with regard to the conclusion. Another mistake, & really this isn't too many mistakes, is the last sentence. "But don't worry; I'll explain it later." That sentence just grated. I hated it. I guess it's the "don't worry."
Aside from those minor flaws, I was reading late into the night & thoroughly enjoying it.
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Robin Cook's Contagion is a medical thriller. It starts off with a mystery of how a patient died. This patient dies from a disease which no one knows what it is. Read more
Published on April 12 2002 by reader from camarillo
3.0 out of 5 stars
good book
This is a book about a forensic pathologist, who moves to new york for a job after his home practice was taken over by a major corporation. Read more
Published on April 12 2002
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robin cook the master of medical thrillers
This was not the first book by Robin Cook that I read nor will it be the last. It was a page turner. This is the first time we hear of Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2002 by "rocknrollsinger"
4.0 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed it
This is another of Robin Cooks books that brings along Jack Stapelton. Such an involved character! As always the action never stops when Jack is involved.
Published on Feb 21 2002 by "jnj1"
3.0 out of 5 stars
another slow-moving Cook book with awful dialogue
I can't believe these are best-selling books! Imagine how much better they'd be written by Crichton. Cook does not have a knack for lively dialogue. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Good Despite Slow Points
When I was first told about this book by my school's librarian, it didn't sound like something that I would really like. However, I had to read a book so I began Contagion. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2001 by Brennan
3.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD BUT SOMETHING'S MISSING
I find Robin Cook's books very good reading and he has a way of combining medical knowledge with thrilling plots. Read more
Published on Oct 27 2001 by Michael Butts
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocracy at it's best.
This book would compare to a middle class family that is not rich, but comfortable, as this book is a better meiocre book. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2001 by Yankee8156
2.0 out of 5 stars
Below par
Most of the book is red herrings that go nowhere, preachy leaden exposition, implausible action sequences. Read more
Published on July 15 2001 by Gregg Silk
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Thriller...
I love this book. This is one of the first books of Robin's that I read, and it was really well done! I really like his interesting twists. Read more
Published on April 19 2001 by M Twaites
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