Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

Beat the Reaper

Peter Brown #1

Josh Bazell

406 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark funny mysterious fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy razor-edged thrillers blending dark humor, moral complexity, and relentless tension through the collision of criminal underworlds and high-stakes survival.

Description

Dr. Peter Brown is an intern at Manhattan's worst hospital, with a talent for medicine, a shift from hell, and a past he'd prefer to keep hidden. Whether it's a blocked circumflex artery or a plan to land a massive malpractice suit, he knows what ...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,854 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

funny: 61%

tense: 56%

adventurous: 45%

mysterious: 29%

challenging: 11%

emotional: 11%

sad: 11%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 4%

reflective: 4%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

82% of readers chose fast
15% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

43% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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