Publisher's Synopsis
When a series of unexplained deaths begin to haunt a renowned hospital's residency program, Dr. John Savino is brought in to investigate. His initial inquiry into the hospital's practices exposes alarming issues: unqualified medical residents admitted under fraudulent circumstances, putting patient lives at risk. But as Dr. Savino digs deeper, he uncovers a chilling discovery—an underground human trafficking operation embedded within the hospital, exploiting foreign medical students and professionals. What begins as a routine probe into financial discrepancies and Medicare fraud quickly spirals into something much darker. Beneath the seemingly tranquil exterior of the town, Savino uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to shatter the community's peaceful image.At the heart of this deception lies the prestigious residency program, which appears to be involved in fraudulent Medicare billing. But as Savino digs deeper, he discovers that the program's corruption is just the beginning. In the conservative embrace of the local illicit network of human trafficking and prostitution with deep ties to both the church and the nearby university.As Savino tries to balance his high-pressure surgical duties with a covert investigation into the trafficking ring, he must navigate the murky waters of power, deception, and corruption that run through the town's institutions. With every step closer to the truth, the stakes grow higher. Can he uncover the extent of the conspiracy before it consumes him, or will his dual role as both a medical professional and an FBI agent put him in the crosshairs of those determined to protect their dark secrets?This chilling medical mystery combines high-stakes intrigue, moral complexity, and an unflinching look at the darker side of society, as Dr. Savino races against time to bring justice to a town built on lies.
