Harmful Intent

Quick paced

I find it hard to put the book down. Robin Cook again used his great skill of mixing humor with suspense.

Wow, what a great story!

There's crooks and then there's real deviousness in white collar crime. This is one ride you won't forget. Think about what Shakespeare said about lawyers, not to mention the Bible. Scary story, but as always, Cook takes you for a great ride.

why you should read this

I've read a few RC's now, and while so far they've all been pretty good reads, I want mention that this one is outstanding. His stories are about normal, intelligent (is intelligence that normal these days?) people who are thrown into a web of intrigue and danger. This one stands out because of the suspenseful climax of the novel that is extended over the last 80 or so pages. Really well done.

Better than others ... but definitely NOT COMA style

Some of RC's books are very good, and some are atrocious. Harmful Intent straddles the middle ground. I followed Dr. Jeffery Rhodes' adventures with interest, if only to see how stupidly he would act. I felt sympathy for him b/c he was so clueless! RC attempted to flesh out Kelly, but she still remained a very flat character. The chases, however, were quite good. Exciting and compelling. This is a fun read, but it probably won't leave a lasting impression.

You need a shot?

This is the first RC's book that the MDs aren't guilty of medicine's malpractice , albeit the book has too many coincidences is a great story if you aren't pregnant, if such is your case don't read it until you have your baby.
As always with these kind of books you'll be afraid to go to any MD or hospital because you will see the dark side of medicine's practice, but you will be hooked to the book all the time. I don't know if its possible to poise a vial as is written in the book but that will make you check and recheck the medicine vials always.