Downfall by Mark Rubinstein

This mystery has as an aside a sad commentary on the medical field.   Rick Shepard is an Internist in a high-pressure

NYC medical practice.  His father, also a doctor, is a dying breed that still makes house calls.  Rick’s father is murdered which starts the events of the story.

Rubinstein is able to sandwich in a mini-romance with two emotionally wounded detectives as well as noting the sad state of medical practice factories.   The mystery was good as it was certainly not obvious who did the killing.  

The anguish Rick went through was well portrayed.   Jackie could have had more depth but overall the characters were well portrayed.

I enjoyed the book and recommend it. 

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