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Oath of Office is now for sale 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 office and kills his business partner, staff, two patients and himself.

Lou knew that Meacham was an excellent doctor, and after hearing about the incident is in shock like everyone else. When Lou looks further into matters, the terrifying evidence he finds takes him down a path to an unspeakable conspiracy that leads directly to the White House.

At the heart of the terror in OATH OF OFFICE is corn modified with the genes of a flesh-eating termite known as Macrotermes bellicosus.  Although the book is a work of fiction, it brings to light the substantial impact that genetic modification, corporate farming and shoddy labeling can have on our food system.

Order your copy today or pick one up wherever books are sold. Have a Happy New Year.

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 few chapters of Political Suicide (my 18^th thriller, out December 11, 2012) are included at the end.

Download your copy today.

Hope you enjoy it. Wishing well as the holiday season gets underway.

Warm regards,

Michael

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 from my writing for a short while.

For book news, I’m happy to announce that my original short story On Call is available in e-book format for $1.99 in less than a week (10/16/2012).  In the story, Lou Welcome of Oath of Office (2012) and Political Suicide (2013); and Gabe Singleton of The First Patient (2008) begin their medical residency at Eisenhower Memorial Hospital. Before long, they learn that the chief medical resident has been murdered in the on-call room known as the Love Shack, and Lou is the prime suspect.  As they look into matters, the two friends discover that the circumstances behind this tragedy aren’t exactly like they seem.  I encourage you pre-order your copy today. As an added bonus, On Call also comes with a sneak preview to my 18th medical and political thriller, Political Suicide–out in January 2013.

Thanks again and happy reading,

Michael Palmer

My son Daniel Palmer (HELPLESS) and I at a recent "Night of Thrills" event

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 fiction at number 16 , and the USA Today Best-Seller list, which includes titles from all genres and printed in all formats, at number 71.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement and for making this possible. I am so appreciative and grateful.

In other news, I will be spending the next few weeks on the road. I’m looking forward seeing writing friends and making new ones at book festivals in Tucson, Arizona; Ft. Myers, Florida and Easton, Connecticut. Take a look at the “events” page for the full schedule.

Warm regards,

Michael

My 17th medical/ political thriller "Oath of Office" is now in stores and online.

The day has finally arrived: My 17^th 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 taking a bite of food.”

Thank you for your encouragement throughout the past few months—reading and sharing preview chapters, discussing the book’s themes and sending me nice notes on Facebook and Twitter.

Most of all, thank you for helping me to support The Food Project, an organization in my community in Eastern Massachusetts engaging youth in social and personal change through sustainable agriculture education. Thanks to you, I am donating a percentage of OoO’s pre-order sales to their efforts.

As promised, I will also call one person who participated in this initiative (and their book club) at a time that is mutually convenient.

The winner is: Vicki Whitacre.

Thanks again. Happy reading.