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Book: Paperback. Good condition. 541 pages.
Story: A huge , mesmeric, tantalizing novel of suspense and supernatural horror in which the ancient emblem of the physician's art- the winged and seerpentine caduceus- becomes an instrument of corruption. The mischievous god Mercury grants young Billy Michaels the power over life and death through the carduceus with extraordinary and horrific results. Later in life, as the M. D. of the title, Billy is able to make the most sublimely ruthless use of these powers: creating a plague that only he can cure...
Critics: Stephen King: Simply one of the best novels I've ever read.
Dean Koontz: Suspensful, engrossing, full of well- observed and convincing characters, steeped in irony, sly, often darkly hilarious yet with serious intentions that give it considerable impact.