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Pia Grazdani sees her dream come true when she joins a new stem cell research team that could even replace the body's original organs.

Pia Grazdani is a brilliant medical student who collaborates with Dr. Tobias Rothman's research program at Columbia University. This molecular geneticist's work is about to revolutionize many aspects of current medicine: he has managed to create replacement organs for patients with chronic diseases. For Pia, participating in this project means seeing her dream of being part of a team whose work will help millions of people come true.

However, this great scientific breakthrough will also mean a revolution in the healthcare and health insurance industry, and a huge loss of income for the latter.

When a fatal accident in the laboratory causes all the research to fall apart, Pia decides to investigate what happened on her own. Her inquiries will lead her to discover information manipulations and criminal acts committed by some health insurance companies.

Critics have said...
"Cook characterizes the characters so well that the reader shares all their personal and professional concerns."
USA Today

"A fascinating mix of suspense, action, and education on important medical topics."
Publishers Weekly

"The master of the medical thriller."
The New York Times