Official Review: Emergence by Shira Shiloah

[Bertha Jackson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Emergence" by Shira Shiloah.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Emergence by Shira Shiloah is a crime thriller revolving around the medical field that will make the reader think twice before having their next surgical procedure. Dr. Roxanne Roth is an anesthesiologist studying to take her oral exam to become certified. The single doctors are attracted to her beauty, but dating makes her feel guilty about her fiance that died from complications of an appendectomy five years ago. Several of her patients have surgery performed by Dr. D. K. Webb, whom she had met in medical school. These patients die shortly after their surgeries, and Dr. Roth thinks these deaths are not accidental. She notices that Dr. Webb appears to be drugged, sweaty, and does not accept assistance while doing the surgeries, and he never responds to phone calls or pages post-op when the patients have complications. Dr. Roth and Resident Doctor Justin Kirkland initiate an investigation by sending a letter to the state medical board and the medical executive review committee about Dr. Webb. What will this investigation reveal? Is Dr. Webb deliberately murdering patients? You will need to read the book to find out.

There were several aspects of this book that I liked. Firstly, the author’s descriptions of the characters and their demographic surroundings made me feel like I was there. I could feel the doctors, the patients, and the patients’ family’s emotions. I could feel the cold in the operating room. Secondly, the plot flowed smoothly and was action-packed. Thirdly, the author did not show any discrimination between the female and male doctors. The villains were the only ones portrayed to feel superior to the other characters. Finally, the book tugged at my emotional state while I was reading. I found myself laughing, getting angry, and scared throughout the book. I find any book that makes me emotional to be an enjoyable read.

There was nothing I disliked about this book. There were no distractions to my reading the book as there were only two small errors in the entire book. Once I started reading the book, I had a hard time putting it down.

I believe this book was edited by a professional. There were only two minor errors that could have easily been missed by an editor. I gladly give this well-written book 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend this book to adults over the age of 18 who like crime thrillers along with romance. The sexual content is not overly graphic, but it is not appropriate for younger readers. There is some borderline profanity, but it will probably not be offensive to most readers. I do caution anyone getting ready to have a surgical procedure about reading this book while waiting.

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[NetMassimo]

This seems like an intriguing medical thriller that makes readers feel what the characters feel enhancing their reading experience. Thank you for your great review!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Finally, the book tugged at my emotional state while I was reading. I found myself laughing, getting angry, and scared throughout the book. I find any book that makes me emotional to be an enjoyable read.

I agree. I find that books that truly make you feel something, good or bad, the ones that stay with you, are the best.
Thank you for your review!

[Jonathan chikwanda]

It's an interesting thriller to be honest.
My first impression is on the description of characters and not forgeting the demographic surroundings, well detailed..
I love the fact that the review leaves you with so much curiosity on whether Dr Roxanne deliberately killed her patients or not.. it's definitely a good strategy to use to make people to read your content.

Much appreciated for the review.

[InStoree]

It seems that the book touched a sensitive medical subject regarding a doctor's professional integrity. It's already hard enough to complete trust doctors, and I'm not sure if I wanna find out if Dr. Webb took advantage of his medical position. However, the book seems to be exceptionally executed. Thank you for your great review!

[Jeremie Mondejar]

It looks like the story is a bit scary. I guess, some doctors here involved in love triangle.

[Joy Phill]

Im impressed that there's nothing you disliked about this book. I'll like to check it out as well. Thanks for a detailed review.

[Stephanie Mounce]

You piqued my interest. I love reading suspenseful books with great character development. Great review.

[Beatus]

You know, I have been in a surgical room three times. When I was reading this review I started sweating because during one of the procedures I was asleep and just woke up the next morning with bandages on me. Thanks for a nice review. I don't know how we trust doctors so much, though.

[Brenda Creech]

As a retired nurse I always like books with a medically related. This sounds like an exciting read! I love books that move my emotions! Thanks for the excellent review!

[Aan Granados]

This sounds scary especially when we give our doctors trust completely. You gave a very detailed review and I enjoyed it.

[Amanda Dobson]

This book really makes you think twice. A medical thriller that puts into perspective who holds your life in your hands while you are under a doctors knife.

[Sachin_pandey]

That's good for the medical science and Doctors,and i think it's not so interesting book .
If we need some different intresting story then this book not sufficient.its based on the professional life of the Doctors and they can relate this to their life....

[Michelle Menezes]

I'm definitely reading this book. Adding it to my TBR. The description is intriguing and your review makes me want to read it even more. I'm dying to know what Dr. Webb is up to. I also find hospitals scary for this reason. Although, I have a feeling that Dr. Webb is being framed.

[Kaushiki Parihar]

Your review gave me two reasons to read this book. First is that, till now I haven't once read a medical thriller and the other is that this book will bring out all your emotions.