Hocus corpus

By James Tucker

Book Overview

As chief of surgery at Pittsburgh University Medical Center, Dr. Jack Merlin knows that patient fatalities are a fact of life. But when four people die after successful routine operations, he has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739404024
• ISBN13: 9780739404027
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Onyx
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Tragic Wand

Have read all three James Tucker books, loved them and have looked for more. Can't find any. What happened to James Tucker????? Has he passed away? Has something happened to him that he can't write any more? Anyone know anything?

Tucker is back and better than ever!

James Tucker's novel Hocus Corpus brings back Dr. Jack Merlin and this time the doctor-magician has his hands full. Tucker's brilliant writing style gives Merlin's character a real-life persona, the kind of doctor everyone needs.This book took me just over a day to finish and like Abra Cadaver, I was kept guessing right to the very end. Tucker really knows how to put a suspense and mystery into words and this book a great read for everyone who loves a real thriller.Dr. Merlin takes what seems to be four completely unrelated deaths and unravels a mystery that delves into the world of high priced insurance companies. Watching the novel unfold you read how Merlin puts his career and life in jeopardy to find out who is infecting these and other patients and the answers will really surprise you.As with Abra Cadaver, this book has movie written all over it. I am beginning to become a real James Tucker fan and I cannot wait until I read his next novel. Again another excellent job!!!!!!

Hocus Corpus

This new series by author James Tucker gets better with each entry. Merlin and Tory are young idealists that we all wish we had on our side. Merlin's struggle with hospital administration mirrors Tory's struggle with her own department and the police force. The media, in the form of an up-and-coming reporter, hounds them both. Mr. Tucker is a welcome addition to my shelves.

Tucker's "everything up his sleeve" novel is a killer

Tucker's excellent second book puts new meaning to the expression fingering the guilty. The grizzly details of digit separation, the secret of three card monte, and the intricacies of lock picking are just some of the fringe benefits of this fast moving medical mystery. There's even a new jello recipe that's to die for. It's a GR8CQIL.

Another Winner from Tucker

Tucker's second installment of his medical sleuth, Jack Merlin, once again demonstrates this author's ability to keep the reader at the edge of his seat. Although I've never been to Pittsburgh, Tucker enables me to feel as if I have visited all the places described. This is a must-read for the mystery enthusiast. Watch out, Kay Scarpetta, Dr. Merlin is nipping at your heels.