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Political Suicide

Out now: Michael Palmer brings readers to the crossroads of medicine and politics in his latest thriller, Political Suicide. In this heart-stopping novel, Lou Welcome, returning hero from Palmer’s bestselling Oath of Office, acquires information about a high-level conspiracy that makes him the next target (St Martin’s Press).

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Oath of Office: Now on Paperback
Oath of Office: Now on Paperback

Hi gang, happy to announce that OATH OF OFFICE, my 17th thriller and the first book in the Lou Welcome series, is now on paperback.
In it, Lou is called to unravel a horrifying incident involving his client, Dr. John Meacham. Meacham, who recently had his medical license restored, goes on a shooting spree at his [...]

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The First Patient- $2.99 on eBook (Limited Time Only)
The First Patient- $2.99 on eBook (Limited Time Only)

Hi Gang and Happy Thanksgiving.
I’m excited to tell you that my book The First Patient is for sale for $2.99 on eBook for the next month or so. This is the one that got Bill Clinton’s nod of approval.  It’s a great read—especially after recovering from a big dinner with family and friends.  The first [...]

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My original short story, On Call, out next week
My original short story, On Call, out next week

Warm regards from the North Coast of Boston. I hope that your fall has gotten off to a good start. As I write this letter I’m in the midst packing for a 16 day trip to the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. I’m looking forward to the adventure and the chance to separate myself [...]

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OATH OF OFFICE makes the NYTimes Best-seller list
OATH OF OFFICE makes the NYTimes Best-seller list

Greetings to everyone from the North Coast of Boston. Now that March is upon us, we’ve gotten one of the first substantial snow storms in the New England area.  A strange winter indeed.
I’m happy to tell you that my newest medical/political thriller,  Oath of Office hit the New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover [...]

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OATH OF OFFICE: Now Available
OATH OF OFFICE: Now Available

The day has finally arrived: My 17th medical/political thriller, OATH OF OFFICE is now available in stores and online in a hardcover and digital format. You can also purchase the audiobook, narrated by Robert Petkoff, and produced by Macmillan audio.
The Associated Press says: “[OATH OF OFFICE] will have readers fearful of doing something as simple as [...]

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