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  • Published: 26 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780698175495
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400
Categories:

Transplant

A Thriller



What do you do when you have to choose between saving a life or saving yourself?

Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Athan Carras’s first concern has always been the welfare of his patients. Then he’s approached by the very wealthy and even more powerful Terry Flynnt—a man who is used to getting what he wants, no matter what.

Flynnt’s son is dying, and his only chance of survival is to receive a donor heart—one that Terry intends to obtain by whatever means necessary. Athan is immediately opposed to performing an illegal and immoral operation, but Flynnt is not about to let that stop him.

Now, caught in the crosshairs of a man with unlimited means and influence, Athan finds his own life—and the lives of those he loves—being torn apart. And he will have to decide how far he’s willing to go, and what he is willing to sacrifice…

  • Published: 26 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780698175495
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400
Categories:

Praise for Transplant

Praise for TRANSPLANT

"Brilliant heart surgeon Athan Carras is in midlife crisis and is tempted by a ruthless billionaire to do the unthinkable. Seduction becomes coercion in this fast-paced thriller that cuts to the core question of ethics in modern medicine." -- Robert Picardo, actor, Star Trek Voyager

"A gripping tale of violence and intrigue set within the world of transplant surgery. Dr. Elefteriades makes abstract ethical questions about life and death bristle with urgency. This is a skilled and accurate depiction of heart transplant and a horrifying scenario that could occur when money and power join forces." -- Mariel Jessup MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Praise for EXTRAORDINARY HEARTS

"Compelling stories of heroism and humility propel us deeply into the wonderful world of cardiac surgery."--Mehmet Oz, M.D.

"A fascinating study in the power of modern medicine and the tenacity of the human spirit."--Denton Cooley, M.D.

"The tales that these patients bring to these pages are unforgettable."--Lawrence S. Cohen, M.D.