Bloodstream

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New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen returns to the medical thriller genre with a gripping tale filled with adrenaline and suspense. Set in the seemingly idyllic small town of Tranquility, Maine, Dr. Claire Elliot hopes to provide a fresh start for her adolescent son, Noah, while establishing her new medical practice. However, her plans are shattered when a teenage patient commits a shocking act of violence. Claire's decision to stop prescribing a controversial drug raises doubts among townspeople, and soon, a wave of teenage violence erupts, forcing Claire into increasingly risky emergency procedures. When one of her patients dies, the town's fear turns to anger, and Claire finds herself under scrutiny as she worries for Noah's safety. In her quest to uncover the medical cause behind the alarming epidemic, Claire suspects that the tranquil waters of Locust Lake hide a dark history and a deadly threat. As she races to protect her town and son, she uncovers a shocking conspiracy that seeks to manipulate nature and turn innocents into victims. With her medical expertise and a keen sense of small-town terror, Gerritsen crafts an unforgettable thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.