Stronger Than Death

by Manda Scott

Book Overview

Sometimes tragedies come in waves. First Eric, irrepressible, indestructible, climbing alone. Second Joey choking, drunk - though not much more so than usual - the night after his great triumph. But... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747258813
• ISBN13: 9780747258810
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Headline Paperbacks
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.9" x 4.4"

Customer Reviews

Don't miss this book

From the book cover: Sometimes tragedies come in waves. First there was Eric, the pathologist: irrepressible, indestructible, climbing alone. Second Joey, superstar surgeon, chocking, drunk - though not much more than usual - the night after his great triumph. Both terrible accidents, but accidents nonetheless. But then there was Martin the statistician, overdosing on Flatliners he thought were something else. Three is a series, not a coincidence: three men dead, three colleagues with a shared past. A past also shared by the one person Kellen Stewart would trust with her life, pathologist Lee Adams. Suspect number one. "Stronger than Death" is the 3rd of the Kellen Stewart mysteries, following Hen's Teeth and Night Mares. Having fully enjoyed the first two books, this book is, without doubt, the best of the series. In fact, "Stronger than Death" should not be reduced to a well plotted riveting mystery book with accurate science and with well drawn three-dimensional characters. This is a thought-provoking book, not just about love (in all its forms) and death as suggested by its title, but also about complex issues such as euthanasia and ethics, both personal and when dealing with clinical research. Through her beautiful and detailed prose, Manda Scott is not only able make the reader feel as if inside the setting surrounding her characters or within the complex relationships between them. More than that, she is able to show us the complex landscapes of the human mind. Very highly recommended.

Scottish noir

Kellen and her friend Lee are rock climbing when they discover the body of a fellow doctor. The two women find more questions than answers, especially after more doctors are found dead. Lee is the prime suspect, and Kellen is mired in a harrowing mystery as colleagues are killed and her best friend is possibly next. I found the narrator's voice a bit difficult to follow at first, but I did catch on after a bit, and found the book enthralling. There are a few clues along the way as to the murderer's identity, but it's still a surprise when the ending comes. A wonderful lesbian mystery that's certain to catch fans of the noir genre.

Excellent prose and style in this who done it

The tragedies began with the death of Dr. Eric Dalzeil found dead on a cliff overlooking the sea. The second to die is Dr. Joey Duncan, who choked to death when he failed to roll over while puking all the alcohol that he consumed that evening. This was followed with the death of another medical person Martin Coutts.The police think coincidence is too much and wonder if a serial killer is on the loose. They look at pathologist Lee Adams as the most likely suspect. Therapist Kellen Stewart knows the link between the three dead people, Lee, and herself. She knows that in order to stay alive as well as prove Lee's innocence or perhaps guilt, she will have to play cat and mouse with a brilliant killer seeking personal restitution.STRONGER THAN DEATH is a well-written medical suspense thriller that will please fans who enjoy a who-done-it more than a scientific based tale. The story line is entertaining as the killer eliminates one by one the names on the list. Kellen is a wonderful heroine who will charm the audience. Fans of deep-rooted medical thrillers with the emphasis on medical and science need to pass on this novel, but those who enjoy a really good mystery will want to read this human interest thriller.Harriet Klausner