Robin Cook
4 SeriesDr. Robin Cook, an American physician turned author, specializes in medical thrillers that aim to educate and entertain readers on significant medical issues. He views himself primarily as a doctor who became a novelist. Several of his works, including "Coma," have been adapted into films and television, with "Coma" being directed by fellow author and doctor Michael Crichton.
Robin Cook's debut novel, "Year of the Intern," was published in 1972 while he served in the Navy. His works, listed in order of publication, delve into medical thrillers. Key novels include "Coma," where a medical student uncovers a sinister organ harvesting scheme, and "Outbreak," which follows a deadly virus's spread. "Terminal" explores a doctor's investigation into terminal illness misdiagnoses, while "Crisis" tackles medical ethics during a hospital crisis. Cook's narratives consistently blend medical science with suspenseful storytelling.
