Peter Clement "Inquisitor"

Author: Peter Clement Title: The Inquisitor Genre: Medical thriller Publication year: 2007 Description: Earl Garnet, the book’s protagonist, is the head of the emergency department and the deputy medical director, overseeing the medical practice of all doctors employed at St. Paul’s Hospital. When he receives disturbing reports of medical staff neglecting palliative care patients, he decides to implement new pain management procedures. Wanting to help and alleviate her suffering, he increases the morphine dose for one of the patients battling advanced ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, the woman dies within 24 hours. Soon, accusations are leveled at Earl... Meanwhile, a dangerous killer is on the loose in the hospital, gathering the experiences of patients on the brink of life and death...