About the book
In this psychological thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital—but as others start disappearing, every dark possibility becomes more and more likely.
To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition—it's her life's work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network.
Lucy teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than a feisty single mom could ever have imagined.
Editions of The Midwife Murders
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781538718872
- EBook
- ISBN 9781538703663
Read an Excerpt
In this psychological thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital—but as others start disappearing, every dark possibility becomes more and more likely.
To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition—it's her life's work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network.
Lucy teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than a feisty single mom could ever have imagined.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Midwife Murders about?
In this psychological thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital—but as others start disappearing, every dark possibility becomes more and more likely.
To Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan, pregnancy is not an unusual condition—it's her life's work. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch in a university hospital in Manhattan, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try.
Rumors begin to swirl, blaming everyone from the Russian Mafia to an underground adoption network.
Lucy teams up with a skeptical NYPD detective to solve the case, but the truth is far more twisted than a feisty single mom could ever have imagined.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Midwife Murders?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Where can I read a sample of The Midwife Murders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781538718872
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Midwife Murders?
James Patterson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Midwife Murders is available as paperback(ISBN 9781538718872) and ebook(ISBN 9781538703663)
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