The Tsarina's Daughter by Carolly Erickson

This work of fiction is a heart breaking love story of the Grand Duchess Tatiana , daughter of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra. Tatiana lives a life of absolute luxury in pre-revolutionary Russia and is related to royal families throughout Europe and England. She manages to frequently visit the slums of Smokestack Town with Avdokia the milk woman. The book acknowledges the superstitions , occult healers ,seers , weeping icons , and the visions that are part of Tatiana's world. War breaks out and the family is imprisoned in harsh Siberia. Tatiana falls in love with a injured soldier she nurses to health. Together they plan a daring rescue to escape the ultimate fate of the entire imperial Romanvo family The Romanvos were executed in 1918. Was Tatiana executed with her family or did someone else take her place??
This is a dramatic and powerful book that provides a glimpse of Russia in the time of the Tsars.

The Second Opinion by Michael Palmer

Is all information on the internet accurate ? Are electronic medical records safe ?
The Sperelakis family of brilliant physicians is ruled by the patriarch Petros the "Lion." The Lion is severely injured in a hit and run accident and is in the medical nightmare of locked-in syndrome. The Lion's daughter , Dr. Thea Sperelakis has Asperger syndrome which is a severe impairment of social interaction and social functioning. The family dynamics takes this book in unlikely directions. There are hidden agendas and conflicts. There is a massive medical scam by a genius internet hacker who monitors electronic physician medical records. The hacker switches test results so survivors of usually fatal diseases donate millions. Dr. Thea uncovers the medical scam , protects the Lion , and uses her encyclopedic knowledge to her advantage.
This is a compelling , educational , and thought provoking book. Are our personal medical records safe from tampering ??

Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

You need to read this book! It's originial , funny , fast paced , with sharp dialogue. Dr. Peter Brown aka Pietro Brnwa aka "the Bearclaw" is an intriguing character. The unlikely combination of a Mafia hit man and a doctor is fascinating. It is shocking what a person will do to survive. The book has medical knowledge , a glimspe of life in the Mafia , sharks , the Federal Witness Protection Program , and romance. This is the first novel by Josh Bazell and I eagerly await his second novel.
Beat the Reaper is terrific !!!!!

Run For Your LIfe by James Patterson

NYPD Manhattan Detective Michael Bennett is trying to catch the "Teacher," a smart maniac with a chameleon act who is murdering people who have wronged him. Patterson adds layers to an involved plot with unexpected twists. I thought I had the book figured out and then Patterson takes the plot on a different track. Action packed , but it has message of importance of family, kindness , and respect of others. This is a must read !!!