Doc in the Box
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| Author | Elaine Viets |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Dell |
| Publication date | 11 July 2000 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 1625673469 |
| OCLC | 1132389684 |
Doc in the Box is a mystery fiction novel written by American author and newspaperwoman Elaine Viets. The fourth entry in the Francesca Vierling series, it follows Vierling, a newspaper columnist, as she investigates the gunning down of three local medical professionals.
Reception
Oline H. Cogdill of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opined that Viets "delivers a compelling look at the frustrations and despair of cancer patients while augmenting her solid plot with humor."[1] John Hanchette of the Gannett News Service wrote: "Viet knows how to get the reader from point A to point B, with some fine fulfilling reading in between."[2] Rochelle O'Gorman of the Los Angeles Times wrote: "While the fictional reporter-detective is nothing new, Vierling has an earthiness and brusque humour that is refreshing."[3] Publishers Weekly stated: "Those hoping for a surprise ending will be disappointed, but there is a perverse satisfaction in seeing revenge taken for all the people who are not only victims of cancer but of the medical system itself."[4]
References
- ↑ Cogdill, Oline H. (July 16, 2000). "Bizarre Florida motel; St. Louis Scene". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ Hanchette, John (June 4, 2000). "Beach reading: Pick up some virus-free books for the summer". Home News Tribune. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ O'Gorman, Rochelle (May 20, 2001). "Firm Records Good Fiction, but Production Values Need Work". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Doc in the Box". Publishers Weekly. June 12, 2000. ProQuest 197063828. Retrieved March 21, 2025.