A gripping medical thriller by Michael Crichton, originally published in 1968 under the pseudonym Jeffery Hudson. The story follows Dr. John Berry, a Boston pathologist who investigates the suspicious death of a young woman after an illegal abortion. As he searches for the truth to clear a colleague's name, he uncovers a web of secrets, corruption, and deception within the medical and legal systems. Combining suspense, mystery, and medical realism, the novel delivers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of ethics and justice.