by D. J. Palmer
Writing is said to be a lonely profession, but publishing could hardly be considered a solo endeavor. With that sentiment in mind, I offer thanks and gratitude to the multitudes of people who lent their time, talents, and expertise to help bring this work of fiction to the printed page.
I’ll begin with a heartfelt thanks to the team at the Jane Rotrosen Agency: my agent Meg Ruley; Rebecca Scherer and Jane Berkey, who have stuck by my side through the years, encouraged me to dig deeper when I felt I’d already reached bottom, and to trust the process, which has yet to steer me wrong. Thanks also to Danielle Prielipp, for giving my stories a global reach, and Christine Prestia and the rest of the team at JRA, for keeping the business side of the operation running smoothly.
A special thank-you goes to Jennifer Enderlin, my editor, who has been a constant source of encouragement, a wealth of wisdom, and a steadfast advocate. I’m one grateful writer. Jen, you’ve done more for my family and me than I can adequately convey, so a simple thank-you will have to suffice.
Thanks also to my mother and Zoe Quinton, who read each word with a thoughtful eye toward how I could write it better. Dr. David Grass, my uncle and a dear friend, helped me conceptualize this story, provided medical expertise, and worked with me as I juggled the plot, characters, and various storylines in the semiartful, often fumbling quest to bring verisimilitude to the novel. To that end, I extend my gratitude as well to Dr. Jay Woody, who, thanks to a chance encounter at a watering hole on a Caribbean vacation, agreed to read the manuscript in draft form and discovered some issues that I was more than happy to correct. Thanks also to Dr. Joel Solomon, who helped me plan a daring escape, and to Patrick Fitzgerald, who acted as my legal eagle.
While this is a story about what can happen when parents go up against a hospital, it is really about family and the power of love. To that end, I thank with all my heart my family: my wife, Jessica, and my children, Benjamin and Sophie, who are a constant source of inspiration and a guiding force that gives my life shape and meaning.
Lastly, I thank you, dear reader, for whom I am here to entertain, enthrall, and thrill, and to that end, I hope I have exceeded your expectations—wildly so at that.
—D. J. Palmer, New Hampshire
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
D. J. PALMER is the author of numerous critically acclaimed suspense novels. After receiving his master’s degree from Boston University, he spent a decade as an e-commerce pioneer before turning his attention to writing. He lives with his wife and two children in New Hampshire where he is currently at work on his next novel. You can sign up for email updates here.
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
SAVING MEGHAN. Copyright © 2019 by D. J. Palmer. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.
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First Edition: April 2019