{"id":86866,"date":"2016-03-16T12:31:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T12:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=86866"},"modified":"2020-10-29T19:35:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T19:35:42","slug":"top-10-books-by-robin-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=86866","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Books By Robin Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Marker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best robin cook books\" class=\"wp-image-86871\" title=\"Marker by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marker.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth novel in the Jack Stapleton &amp; Laurie Montgomery series, <em>Marker<\/em>, dives into the world of human genome studies.The two leads in the series, Stapleton and Montgomery, are a quirky duo of medical examiners. They solve the mystery using opposite methods: Laurie goes by-the-book while Jack does whatever it takes, regardless of the rules, to solve the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a classic and clich\u00e9d character set among detective novels, the duo\u2019s unique characters and their relationship are enthralling in <em>Marker<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They begin investigating a series of mysterious deaths at Manhattan General Hospital and discover that one of them may have a genetic marker in common with the deceased patients. They must solve the case before time runs out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Marker\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Mutation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best Robin Cook books\" class=\"wp-image-86886\" title=\"Mutation by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mutation2.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic Robin Cook thriller, <em>Mutation<\/em>, tells a modern day <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frankenstein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frankenstein story<\/a>. Dr. Frank Victor is playing with experimental gene engineering to design a perfect son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding the whole experiment from his wife, Marsha, Dr. Victor succeeds in creating his prodigal son. As VJ grows up, the reader begins to see that VJ is quite different from his peers. Finally, Marsha starts seeing worrisome signs, but her husband dismissed her pleas. As the story goes on, as expected, things start spiraling downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fun read for those interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Genetic_engineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">genetic engineering<\/a>, <em>Mutation<\/em> teaches how gene engineering works and warns of the dangers it poses. Although Cook delves far from fact in this one, he brings up some interesting issues in the medical community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Mutation\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Acceptable Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best books by Robin Cook\" class=\"wp-image-86896\" title=\"Acceptable Risk book by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Acceptable-Risk.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In <em>Acceptable Risk<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robin_Cook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin Cook <\/a>tells the thrilling story of the excitement and danger that goes along with playing around with experimental drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drug in focus is a personality-altering drug designed by a biochemical engineer. In order to fast track the drug, he opts to start testing the drug on himself, as do his co-workers. As imaginable, the plot thickens, as matters get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Acceptable Risk<\/em> is a fun read with a detailed backstory, building suspense and strong finale. It would be especially interesting to readers interested in commercial drug development and the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pharmaceutical_industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pharmaceutical industry<\/a>. Cook is of the opinion that the industry is fueled by greed and there is little care for the actual health of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Acceptable Risk\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Fever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles Martel, a gifted cancer researcher, is thrown into a terrible dilemma when he discovers his daughter, Michelle, has leukemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devoting his life to finding a cure before it is too late, Martel is a deeply troubled protagonist. Earlier in life, he watched his wife struggle through cancer, ultimately losing the battle. Before recovering from his loss, he realizes it\u2019s all happening again with Michelle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is not only dedicated to finding a cure before he loses another person he loves, but he is out to destroy the cause of Michelle\u2019s cancer, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/substances\/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benzene<\/a> which had been dumped into the local river by a recycling factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some readers may find Martel\u2019s anger excessive, but to anyone who has lost loved ones to cancer, it is justified. Despite being slightly dated, <em>Fever<\/em> is a sensational tragedy with well-developed characters and a gripping plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Fever\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Vector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"books by Robin Cook\" class=\"wp-image-86921\" title=\"Vector by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vector.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Robin Cook\u2019s favorite duo, Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery, are at it again in the fourth book in the series. Although part of a series, <em>Vector<\/em>, makes an excellent standalone read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The villain, Yuri Davydov, has not had the best luck since leaving his life in Russia to pursue the American Dream. Beat down by the system, the enraged taxi driver lashes out at America. Teaming up with a group of white supremacists, Yuri plans to release <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stufftoblowyourmind.com\/blog\/list\/10-scariest-bioweapons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bioweapons<\/a> in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stapleton and Dr. Montgomery both are given evidence of the planned malevolence by Davydov and his team. Jack has a patient with a rare case of anthrax, while Laurie finds evidence of the bioweapons on the remains of one of the white supremacists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Yuri and the skinheads get closer to releasing devastation on NYC, there is growing fear that the doctors won\u2019t break the case. <em>Vector<\/em> is a thrilling ride with Cook devotees\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/series\/66011-jack-stapleton-and-laurie-montgomery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">favorite team<\/a>. Will they solve the case before NYC is demolished?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Vector\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Toxin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Toxin<\/em> is a must-read for those interested in the meat industry in America. Although fiction, <em>Toxin <\/em>presents a real issue in America, the subpar quality of meat being churned out by the <a href=\"http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/articles\/2012\/03\/30\/things-the-food-industry-doesnt-want-you-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American food industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Dr. Kim Reggis\u2019 daughter is infected with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Escherichia_coli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">E. Coli<\/a>, Kim follows the convoluted trail through the corrupt medical community and lucrative meat industry. This is a great read for those interested in Americas food industry. Even though it was written almost 20 years ago, it is even more pertinent today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the recent cases of E. Coli and other food-borne pathogens, everyone should read <em>Toxin<\/em> to understand the worrisome truth of the American food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Toxin\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Contagion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best robin cook books\" class=\"wp-image-86956\" title=\"Contagion by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/contagion.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The second book in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery, <em>Contagion<\/em>, is a riveting thriller. When Dr. Stapleton is called into work early due to a few patients suffering unknown deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It appears to be a rare and extremely deadly flu but Jack gets suspicious of foul play. As he investigates and begins to uncover some dark secrets, a gang is hired to kill him. Good thing for Jack, his friend is the head of another local gang and has his back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gang war ensues and between the gang murders and virus deaths, the bodies start piling up. Dr. Stapleton, with the help of Laurie and others, grinds out solid detective work to find out who is behind the virus deaths and how they obtained so many rare viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Contagion\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Chromosome 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best books by Robin Cook\" class=\"wp-image-86961\" title=\"Chromosome 6 book by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Chromosome-6.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Robin Cook delivers a tooth-grinding thriller about the dangerous possibilities of genetic engineering. In this third installment in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series, Jack is off to Africa to solve another case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lab in the jungles of Africa is playing with gene manipulation and cloning by extracting the short-arm of chromosome 6. The scientist in charge, Dr. Kevin Marshall, succeeds in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/science\/science-news\/10774097\/Breakthrough-in-human-cloning-offers-new-transplant-hope.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">organ cloning trials<\/a> but for ethical and religious reasons, the discovery is kept quiet. The money-hungry Genetics company, Gensys, picks up some American clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stapleton and Dr. Montgomery are brought into the story when they discover an irregularity during an autopsy of an infamous Mafia leader, Franconi. Many parts of his body are missing, including the liver and Jack suspects a liver transplant but the liver is a DNA match to Franconi. Disturbed by this discovery, Laurie and Jack are on the hunt for the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Chromosome 6\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Coma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best books by Robin Cook\" class=\"wp-image-86971\" title=\"Coma by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/coma.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First published in 1977, <em>Coma<\/em> focuses on Susan Wheeler, a third-year medical student at Harvard. She\u2019s a determined, intelligent and caring woman moved by the unfortunate fate of one of her comatose patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she discovers there have been other related cases, she is determined to find the cause. At a time when the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feminist_movement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">feminist movement<\/a>\u00a0was in full force, Susan Wheeler is at a point in her life where she is questioning whether a career in medicine is making her less of a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem ridiculous in today\u2019s world, but in the late 70\u2019s, there were probably many women having similar internal deliberations. So while she is unsure of herself, she knows she must uncover the truth behind the comas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coma<\/em> is a suspenseful ride that is still enjoyable 40 years later. Although a lot has changed in medical science, it\u2019s a fun look back on medicinal technology and education. As with all the best Robin Cook novels, bodies rack up not only from medical issues, but all around Susan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she discovers too much, a hit man comes after her and people are being murdered so their body parts can be harvested. Once you pick up <em>Coma<\/em>, good luck putting it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"drainflies-20\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Related Products\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Robin Cook Coma\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"661d3a7f7a1eb6fe2c8dabb98fa86e07\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Outbreak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best books by Robin Cook\" class=\"wp-image-86981\" title=\"Outbreak book by Robin Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/6toplists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Outbreak2.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Outbreak<\/em> is the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of Robin Cook novels. 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