NAPLES, Fla., March 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This is the introduction to Dr. Nicolas Smyth's book entitled: Heartbreak
In the middle of a glittering party, of New York's high society, to celebrate the 85th birthday of John Carver, the guest of honor collapses. A doctor's attempts to revive him fail and mystify the doctor. How could a man with a pacemaker collapse like that? Could it actually have been foul play? The lonely and cynical Lieutenant Michael O'Brian must find the answers. O'Brian's own wife's death a few years prior sent him reeling and no woman has yet penetrated and healed his broken heart until he meets a beautiful and charming woman, Carver's granddaughter, who awakens his ability to love deeply. But could she actually have murdered her grandfather?
You will sit on the edge of your seat as you delve into the twists and turns of this thrilling, medical murder-mystery. Delight in the heartwarming love story that develops and ponder the implication of guilt or innocence on the outcome.
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About the Author
Dr. Nicholas Smyth is a retired thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He was born in Ireland, where he began his training as a surgeon. His distinguished career as a surgeon and clinical researcher spans over 50 years in England, Ireland and the United States, where he now lives. Retired from surgery since 1986, Dr. Smyth was actively engaged in pacemaker research and development throughout his career. A widely published scholar and lecturer, Heartbreak is his first work of fiction.
Heartbreak * by Dr. Nicholas Smyth
Publication Date: August 11, 2008
Trade Paperback; $18.69; 244 pages; 978-1-4010-3189-3
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