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by Paul Carson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (6 Sep 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099415194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099415190
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 219,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Acclaim for Paul Carson:
"Carson's pace is helter skelter...a first class thriller." -"Sunday Tribune"

"From the Trade Paperback edition."

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They murdered his boss, stalked his family and invaded his home. Now they want his life. When jack Hunt is lured from his native Dublin to Chicago's top hospital, the talented young heart specialist sees a new life ahead for his family. The day he's appointed head of the unit, his own dreams are fulfilled. But he's promoted into a nightmare. Random street attacks, mindless vandalism, round-the-clock surveillance. Within months Jack Hunt's world collapses. His fight back sets him on a dangerous mission, uncovering explosive secrets. But he won't be able to tell the world if his enemies can find him first...

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1.0 out of 5 stars Did I miss something significant?, 4 Feb 2002
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The plot started with the killing of the wrong target. Jack Hunt the protagonist, should have been the victim. At the end of the book, is becomes clear they have been watching him for longer than he had been at Chicago. Therefore why not attempt to kill immediately? Why let him settle in at all as the new Professor of the Cardiac unit?
Having read his three novels to date, I can now confirm that Mr Carson has a habit of saving all the details of the underlying plot until the bitter end. A bit of a cop out in itself. I bought Scalpel with reasonable expectations, but found myself questioning how on earth it managed to get published. His second book was better, Cold Steel, but the plotting habit was confirmed.
Characterisation leaves a lot to be desired. The bland notification of garments worn does not make a character. The list of countries in which the family has lived does not deserve to be repeated for each character in the family at different stages of the book. It adds nothing - but a groan from the reader.
The protagonist was supposed to be a renowned cardiologist, but apart from reference to the fact he did research in that field, nothing else was mentioned. Has the man ever had patient contact?
The villains knew certain things, but did not appear to stretch their reasonable imaginations to all concerned. Surely the secretary would be an obvious disloyal person to watch? (Much earlier in the proceedings?)
The plot simply did not stack up.
Where Carson has improved is in the fluidity of the text. He is good story teller, especially in the latter chapters where the tension is high, although obvious plotting could be ignored - e.g. problems of landing a small plane. Much better plotting for the whole of the novel is required to keep a reader interested, as is much better characterisation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Carson creates another winner, 9 Mar 2001
By John-PaulSanders "Bookfan" (South West England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Duty (Hardcover)
Having read Paul Carson's previous two books, I eagerly awaited Final Duty. Reading it on holiday I was gripped as the author took me on a roller coaster ride that ended in his usual style with a suspense filled climax.

I thoroughly recommend this book, and both Paul Carson's previous books if you are looking for a thriller that you just cannot put down.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Carson has done it again- Another excellent book, 3 Mar 2001
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I have read Scapel,Cold Steel after reading Final Duty which is another gripping hospital base thriller it has to be said that this book like the others are well worth buying. Final Steel is a book not to be put down once you start reading. I look forward to the next book which I hope won't be long. Excellent
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping medical thriller
I found this book fast paced and really absorbing, like all Paul Carson's books. I love the two aspects of thriller and hospital story being woven in together.
Published on 18 Oct 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, but full of pace
The plot here is not too challenging, and there are some weak links.

However, the book is full of pace and is very readable.

Published on 1 Oct 2001 by johnverp

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