Nothing compares to a good thriller book — let your imagination go wild and feel the tension as you put yourself in the main character’s situation. But when the thriller also involves the medical industry, you can relate to things that are actually likely to happen. All in all, here are the best medical thriller books from the last 5 years — get ready to be thrilled!
Pandemic, by Mahi Kohansal
What does the greater good mean to you and what can fear cause you to do? This book will fire up your thoughts concerning human behavior especially during very critical situations. If you are into drama or psychological medical thrillers, Pandemic is what to read. The book is filled with all that you expect from an excellent thriller; unexpected twists, some bit of action, and suspense. Character development has also been exemplarily done by this author throughout this story.
Just like any other ordinary day in a doctor’s life, Doctor Zhang has left his house for work. Upon arrival, he instantly realizes that this particular day is not like any other. The hospital corridors, halls, and rooms are packed with patients. Almost every one of them is fighting a fatal disease and they are all on a time clock as they try to fight and spend their last moments.
Meanwhile, the government has also locked up all those contaminated with this disease in a secluded camp. The residents have to deal with a lot of anxiety, fear, and they have all despaired. With the condition and situation becoming intolerable in the camp, these residents will discover their true selves, frailty, and exhilarating strengths.
The Noise, by James Patterson
Filled with horror and immense suspense, The Noise is another of the best medical thriller books of 2021. A massive explosion has ripped an Oregon Mt Hood town and the community is almost wholly destroyed. The only survivors are Sophie and Tennant Riggin. Why are they the only ones that have survived? Investigators have been sent to uncover this mystery. Dr. Martha Chan has also been tasked with studying these two girls. On this team also, is Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Fraser who mistrusts civilians and has been tasked to contain them.
This earsplitting noise is continuing and has even spread across the Pacific Northwest. It is now threatening to break the chain of command and everything is getting out of control. Lieutenant Fraser and Dr. Chan are also caught between the threat’s perpetrators and those that can survive it. How will this team be able to investigate and contain what they don’t understand? What is the cause?
This story is mainly centered on Dr. Chan but how will she treat what she cannot make out? She also suffers an oppositional-defiant disorder but is also determined to help these two girls and others. Read to see how fear and confusion play out.
Blood Oath, by Russell Bessette
What makes this book an exquisite read is that it is inspired and written based on a hands-on medical experience. The book is the fourth instalment of the Sue Whitney Series.
Sue Whitney, an FBI agent and trauma surgeon, has discovered an immoral plan for residents to be murdered. She is in a nursing home trying to assist her former teacher Dr. Robert Hedges, who is currently living with cancer.
Sue is working to protect Dr. Robert Hedges, who is her mentor, from evil family members who are coming up with a plan and attempting to steal his fortune. During this time, she unravels a plot that involves abusing COVID-19 patients and the rampant spread of this deadly disease in the care homes.
The care home’s CEO is very corrupt and state government officials are also covering up for Dr. Hedges’ sinister relatives for their vile intentions. No one ever thought Sue would get involved. She must now work very fast to make known these evildoers otherwise, they might just get away with murder. Can she expose these culprits on time? Read this book and find out how she will use her expertise.
Dead Already, by Mike Krentz
What evil may lurk in a doctor’s life and hospital chaos? From the adrenaline rush of the Emergency Room opening scenes to the unforeseen twists as you read along, this fast-paced and intriguing medical thriller will have you guessing and flipping the well-written pages. If you are a fan of provoking medical suspense, pick up Dead Already.
Doctor Zack Winston who works in the hospital ER finds himself caught between a malicious malpractice suit. This is only the beginning. There is a bigger conspiracy linked to this suit which makes him start doubting if he can trust anyone. Murder and trading drugs are involved. He and his attorney Bridget Larsen are now in a race to unravel the truth about this matter and save lives, theirs included, but more lives are also under threat. Their push and pull relationship is making things difficult too. Past relationships and current associations are destabilizing.
What sets this book apart is its elevated writing. The story is deep and the characters have their nuances and complexities. The glimpse of the hidden details of what a front-line medical worker goes through and a grief examination excellently put together this taut thriller.
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Originally published at https://joelbooks.com on August 23, 2021.
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