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REQUIEM [Kindle Edition]

Ken McClure
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Journalist James Kincaid has a pretty jaundiced view of the medical profession. So when he finds out the truth about what's happening at Newcastle's College Hospital, he's not surprised. He's stunned. Disbelieving. Appalled . . .

The hospital is the showpiece of the National Health Service. The brilliant, computerized Northern Health Scheme has dramatically lowered costs and improved services in the area. It's seen as a personal triumph for the new health secretary. A passport perhaps to Downing Street.

So why is the new system shrouded in secrecy? What really happened to Greta Marsh after her much-publicised operation? And why on earth is a top research scientist programming the hospital's computers? Kincaid knows the answers will get him the scoop - and the scandal of the century. If he can find them. If he can live to tell the tale . . .

This title was first published by Simon & Schuster Ltd. (UK) in 1992.

KEN McCLURE is an award-winning medical scientist as well as a global selling author. He was born and brought up in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he studied medical sciences and cultivated a career that has seen him become a prize-winning researcher in his field. Using this strong background to base his thrillers in the world of science and medicine, he is currently the author of twenty-three novels and his work is available across the globe in over twenty languages. He has visited and stayed in many countries in the course of his research but now lives in the county of East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh where he is happiest playing with his two young grandsons, Sam and Joel.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
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  • Print Length: 272 pages
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  • Language: English
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I found this a fast-paced, thrilling novel!
Kincaid, a journalist based in London, is not enamoured with the medical profession since his daughter, Kerry, was left severely disabled following a routine minor operation. He returns to Newcastle to visit his daughter and ailing father, just after a high-profile operation to reconstruct a woman's face is interrupted by the sudden death of her scalpel-wielding surgeon. Although paraded as a successful operation, Kincaid starts to have his doubts, which are shared by one of the nurses, Eve, who works at the showcase hospital and was involved in the nursing care of the patient. Kincaid joins forces with Dr. Tolkien, a local GP, who develops serious doubts about the supposedly improved level of healthcare being dispensed in the area when a higher than expected number of his patients start to die. Their efforts attract the unwelcome attention of the "powers that be" at the heart of a chilling and ruthless conspiracy and Kincaid, Tolkien and Eve find themselves in a desperate race to find and expose the truth - but at what cost?
Having worked as a practitioner in the NHS, I found myself thinking the unthinkable - that the plot was not that improbable, given the current financial climate and the unfortunate reality of health rationing within the NHS! Limited resources and advances in technology greatly influence both clinical management and delivery of health care, and decisions are, unfortunately, not always taken by the clinicians! I find it interesting that this was originally written two decades ago - how much more relevant is this possible nightmare scenario now than before??? The characters were well developed and credible and the suspense and tension were maintained throughout the story. I was totally unprepared, however, for the ending!
A disturbing and fascinating read, to be recommended!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars NHS Reforms? 13 Mar 2012
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I should warn you that although this was first published in 1992 in a normal book format you would expect the text to be 'clean', however there are slightly more than above average mistakes here. So saying though, ultimately this shouldn't make much difference to your enjoyment.

James Kincaid is an investigative journalist and taking some well deserved rest he has popped back to Newcastle to see his dad and his severely mentally handicapped daughter. Hearing rumours about an operation being botched after the head surgeon keeled over and died in the midst of it, Kincaid decides to do some sniffing around. The rumour is the patient was left blinded, but is this true? At the same time the hospital where it happened, College Hospital, is at the forefront of a pilot program for a new improved health service.

With a new Health Minister the NHS seems to be able to improve dramatically with computerisation and a more central control. It seems on the surface to be more efficient, and cheaper, providing the best service for patients, whilst being less of a burden on the tax holder. But how can this be possible? As Kincaid, and a GP become more and more suspicious they put their lives in danger, and the heat is on.

Why does the name of an old supposedly defunct political group crop up, and where did the new minister come from? With rumours that we could be looking at a new potential Prime Minister the race is on for the shocking truth to be uncovered, but are Kincaid and the GP able to provide proof to blow open a startling truth of what is happening?

This is quite fast paced, and it has to be admitted to some extent quite believable. I got this while it was on promo, so the errors in the text wasn't a major worry. As I have said, this is still easily readable, there are just on occasion mistakes in the text.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing end 12 Aug 2012
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I loved this book right up to the end. I got really involved with the characters, the writing was fast and the plot scarily plausible. What ruined it for me was the ending. I know life isn't tidy, but I expect fiction to be. I found it to be disappointing. Up to the last page the book was heading for 5 stars. Will I read more by this author? Almost certainly, as long as this ploy isn't repeated.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An ending to make you scream
In Scotland new management of a hospital and centralisation of the pharmaceutical supply system appears to be having great results and reducing costs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caroline
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome but unforgetable
awesome gripping book. Wish i could forget some of it though, chilling, realistic, have to keep reminding myself it is FICTION - but i think that is credit to the impressive... Read more
Published 2 months ago by beth77
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly reccomended
Fast paced, good book, its one of those books you hope dosent end, will definalty buy more from this author
Published 2 months ago by Abbi G
5.0 out of 5 stars Ken McClure is addictive...
I have read everything this author has written and am waiting for a new novel...hope he produces more very soon.
Published 4 months ago by VKW
4.0 out of 5 stars Page turning and emotionally deep
Investigating what looks like an isolated coverup changes Kincaid's life into a fight for survival. Really good story, well written and page turning, though I hated the ending. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anduriel
4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected twist at the end.
I was expecting a final twist but the author fooled me with the last couple of sentences. Brilliant well done
Published 5 months ago by yateholm
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ :-)
This is the first book I have read by Ken McClure, I could not put it down the story is very believable, and the characters are excellent it is a quite a fast paced book from start... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tara Hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed it
I read this book on holiday and managed to finish it in two days. Not that it is a simple read but because it is actually a compelling read. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Seanus
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction
This is the first Ken McClure book I have read, and it proved a great introduction to his work, even though it was written so long ago. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Cochrane
5.0 out of 5 stars really unexpected ending
this is a very thought provoking book. It took a bit for the story to really get going. The chapters up to about half way through, are more background and fleshing out the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by catwoman
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