An unexplained death in a rural upstate New York hospital draws the attention of the state health department. Investigator Greg Webster is assigned the task of making a visit to the hospital to check things out. What should be a brief, routine visit turns into a week-long nightmare for Greg as he finds little cooperation from some of the staff. Determined to resolve the issue, Greg pulls together a team of diligent healthcare workers including an old college roommate who is now a staff physician. A second suspicious death occurs right under Greg's nose and the pace quickens as he and his newly formed band of everyday heroes race against time to find an answer.
This story is a composite of mystery, suspense and drama that follows divergent paths that touch on everything from malpractice, malfeasance, greed, neglect and even necrophilia. From rich character development to the study of the human psyche, from lust to love, and from the despair of darkness to the hope of light, be prepared for a challenging and exhilarating read.
