Dr. Michael Esposito’s breakout novel stunningly illuminates the world of medicine and malpractice law in a way that fiction never could. Locked In is an intelligent, fast-paced thriller of deceit, greed, and murder set in Tampa’s medical and legal community.
Dr. John Armstrong, a respected Tampa radiologist, lives a privileged life built on a crumbling foundation. Cal Burton, his college roommate, is Tampa’s premier medical malpractice attorney. The two men form a group to defraud insurance companies in medical malpractice cases. Initially their scheme is successful but greed pushes them too far.
Unbeknownst to Armstrong, the group begins to use their patients as pawns in their malpractice game. Armstrong discovers their plot and attempts to break free. Before he can, the group sets him up for one final case. His battle to free himself without losing it all leads to thrilling climax.
Locked In is a must read that will keep the reader up turning pages. Dr. Esposito describes a shocking look at the practice of radiology. His characters and imagery transport the reader beyond the pages and into a terrifying world of medicine gone awry. Locked In clearly positions Dr. Esposito as one of America’s premier writers of medical thrillers.