Their aim: absolute control of the medical profession. Their method: destruction of the mind . . .Hard-up student Jason Schonberg abandoned his scruples to join Arolen, undisputed giant of the pharmaceuticals industry. Yet the more he discovered about Arolen, the less he liked.

Then came the new baby. And the launch of a new wonder drug – which his wife's own doctor wants to prescribe. A coincidence. Too much of a coincidence . . .

Dr. Robin Cook (born May 4, 1940 in New York City, New York) is an American physician and novelist who writes about medicine and topics affecting public health.
He is best known for combining medical writing with the thriller genre. Several of his books have been bestsellers on the "New York Times" Bestseller List. Several of his books have also been featured in Reader's Digest.