Marker - Hardcover

From the Publisher - Dubbed the "master of medical suspense" by The New York Times, Robin Cook has been a favorite ever since his frightening bestseller Coma. In his latest tale, he continues that tradition of fast-paced, exciting and terrifying storytelling....Young, healthy people have been dying after what seems to be successful, routine surgery-and New York City medical examiners Dr. Laurie Montgomery and Dr. Jack Stapleton suspect foul play. Despite resistance from superiors and the residents at Manhattan General, Laurie pursues her own investigation. Though it seems impossible to determine why and how the patients are dying, she comes to believe that not only are the deaths related-they're intentional, suggesting the work of a clever serial killer with a very unusual motive.Then Laurie is dealt a double blow: While coping with Jack's inability to commit to their relationship, she discovers she carries a genetic marker for a deadly disease. As her personal life unravels, the need for answers becomes more urgent. And when Laurie becomes the killer's next target, she and Jack must race to connect the dots-to stop a madman and save her life.