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Sweet Amber - by William Lynes (Paperback)

Sweet Amber - by  William Lynes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><em>Sweet Amber</em> is a novel of medical intrigue, surgical malfeasance, sprinkled with alcohol substance abuse. It is snapshot of a disabled physician, and his struggle to become whole.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"A hard-hitting medical thriller with a heart." -<em>Best Thrillers</em></strong></p><p>Lee W. Hickok, MD, is an alcoholic. Curiously, his presence is required for New Year's Eve in-hospital overnight call. After consuming sweet amber bourbon, the urologist emergently consults on a difficult case. While the surgery is a success, the reason for his presence becomes apparent; the patient is a powerful politician.</p><p>At the university, Lee W. is a hero. However, tragedy follows the surgery. The absence of essential equipment is revealed, removal the meddling of the patient's chief of staff.</p><p>A DWI begins Lee W. on a tumultuous course of betrayal and malpractice accusations.</p><p>A diversionary media blitz accuses Lee W. of malpractice. An investigative journalist makes the public aware. These issues come to a state senate inquest.</p><p>A last binge changes Lee W's life, forever.</p><p><em>Sweet Amber</em> is a novel of redemption, which exposes drug and alcohol abuse in the world of medicine.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This story will melt your heart." -<strong>Rebecca Farnbach, author of <em>Dancing With Prayers in My Feet</em></strong></p><p>"A deep look inside human addiction." -<strong>Tom Minder, author of <em>The House Always Wins</em></strong></p><p>"...a chilling memory for those of us who have faced that middle of the night phone call from the operating room." -<strong>Eric J Forneret, MD</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>

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