Saving Meghan

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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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  Cover by Rob Grom

  Cover photograph of woman © Roberto Pastroviccho / Arcangel; texture © Johnér / Offset.com

  The Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request.

  ISBN 978-1-250-10745-9 (hardcover)

  ISBN 978-1-250-22432-3 (international, sold outside the U.S., subject to rights availability)

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  First Edition: April 2019

 

 

 


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