Guest Post and Book Giveaway from Michael J. Young, MD
Our next guest on the Crime Cafe podcast will be Dr. Michael J. Young, who writes medical thrillers, as well as nonfiction.
In fact, he's written a trilogy of medical thrillers.
He's giving away a hardback copy of Net of Deception to a lucky winner. To enter the giveaway, just email the author at this address: mjy680@comcast.net
NET OF DECEPTION
In this contemporary novel, the malevolent owner of an online pharmaceutical dispensary exerts his power over clients through a series of contemptuous actions—taking lives and destroying reputations, though carefully planned internet data-mining schemes.
A wealthy businessman, a U.S. senator, and a hospital administrator fall victim to the loss of control of personal information shared on the internet. A renowned surgeon and FBI special agents share their knowledge and expertise in identifying and exposing the cyber criminals.
This book takes you through a network of medical applications and computer advancements, as criminals and investigators utilize internet data and advanced information technologies to interact with their targets.
Our increased dependence and utilization of the internet to obtain products, socially interact, and conduct business, has made us vulnerable to corrupt behavior within the cyber-ecosphere. This novel portends a frightening look at how we are all subject to nefarious technological activity which can adversely impact all of our lives.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE TRILOGY
CONSEQUENCE OF MURDER
Deep in the research labs of University Hospital, a biochemical engineer has developed a new material that he designed to behave in a specific biological manner. The co-developer of this product is a renowned surgeon with an impeccable reputation, using it for the first time on his patients.
A large pharmaceutical company engaged in opioid manufacturing and marketing, is attempting to promote the sale of its product to unscrupulous doctors — a whistle-blower in the drug industry unravels a patter of illegal drug-promotion, and becomes an
innocent target.
These seemingly separate events become linked through deception, manipulation and intrigue within a hospital environment that makes us all unnerved. It is both entertaining and frightening to read how vulnerable we can all be as patients.
Murder, money and greed come together with a seemingly untraceable method of death. This mandates a close read of the Consequence of Murder.
TO CURE OR KILL
The pharmaceutical industry applies evolving scientific knowledge to create new drugs and potential life-saving therapies. The pharmaceutical companies also reap significant financial gains from their drug and therapeutic developments. This monetary incentive could potentially result in aggressive inter-pharmaceutical company espionage.
In this novel, a profit-driven pharmaceutical executive seizes upon an opportunity to turn the discovery of a new cancer preventing drug into a massive profit and industry-competitive advantage. Using dangerous individuals with deadly skills and intent, the executive tries to nefariously obtain the necessary molecular protocol to create the next generation of oncologic drugs.
Through a detailed medical and scientific investigation, doctors, scientists, and law enforcement agencies work together to understand and identify what is occurring in the shadows.
This is a frightening story of scientific discovery versus greed and the quest for money. At the end of the novel, the reader will need to ask him or herself the underlying question: is this story really fiction?
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Dr. Michael J. Young is a faculty member at The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
College of Medicine, in the Departments of Urology and Biomedical Engineering. At UIC, he is the Director of the Division of Urology Innovation and Technology, and functions as a Medical Advisor at the UIC Innovation Center. Currently, he is pursuing the development of new surgical instruments and medical devices, as well as teaching medical and biomedical engineering students at the Chicago campus. Dr. Young holds patents to various medical devices. Prior to joining the faculty of UIC, Dr. Young practiced urological surgery in private practice for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Young previously authored The Illness of Medicine, a book discussing the current
status of our healthcare issues and his experiences as a practicing urological surgeon.
He has also written a trilogy of medical mystery novels which highlight our vulnerabilities within the medical environment (Consequence of Murder, Net of Deception and To Cure or Kill). In his free time, Dr. Young enjoys traveling, photography, and is an avid, evolving golfer. His website is www.michaeljyoungmd.com