Dr. MacArthur "Mac" Stahl is not your typical shrink. Son of a loan shark and raised on the mean streets of the Bronx and Manhattan, he has spent his career helping patients break free from addiction. As the bodies of his colleagues begin to drop, Mac finds himself caught up in a powerful and deadly tobacco industry conspiracy. Mac isn't looking for a fight but he isn't walking away from one either and losing means dying. Armed with street smarts and grit, Mac must survive against a foe with unlimited resources and no moral compass. Smoking Guns is a smart, funny, fast-paced character-driven medical thriller where saving lives may cost everything.
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Praise for Smoking Guns: Quitting Just Got Lethal
"SMOKING GUNS is a winner—a well-written crime thriller that expertly weaves together elements of corporate corruption and a gripping medical thriller. Featuring a smart, tough protagonist and a significant romantic interest, this story captivates with its assassins for hire and a well-funded enigma protecting diabolical corporate interests. As a thirty-year veteran of law enforcement, I found it to be a believable big city crime story and enjoyed it thoroughly!"
—Assistant Chief John J. Colgan
Commanding Officer NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau (Ret.)
"Original, deftly crafted, and simply riveting from start to finish… Drawing on the real-world history of the tobacco industry’s misinformation, disinformation, and political corruption… Exceptionally well-written and a true page-turner… unreservedly recommended for personal reading lists and public library Mystery/Suspense collections, especially for those looking for a compelling book on quitting smoking."
—Jim Cox
Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review
"SMOKING GUNS is a gripping, sharply written thriller book that blends medical intrigue with gritty crime drama. It’s a page-turner that keeps readers hooked from the start. The shocking murder of a Nobel Prize–winning cancer researcher in Central Park immediately sets the dark tone for a story filled with interesting twists. Fast-paced, smart, and funny, laced with suspense, Smoking Guns is a compelling novel that will appeal to fans from many perspectives. It’s an addictive read that shines a light on issues that matter, including the fight against smoking."
—Frank T. Leone, MD, MS, FCCP
Director, Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Programs
Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
"As a career cop, I’ve read crime novels that miss the mark when it comes to the real feel of danger and adrenaline. SMOKING GUNS is different. The writing is raw, fast, and unflinching. Reading the action scenes, my heart was racing—I felt I was there. The authenticity of the streetwise detail combined with sharp and wise-cracking dialogue kept me hooked from start to finish. This isn’t just another thriller—it’s a ride-along into a world that feels both terrifyingly real and impossible to put down."
—Detective Lt. Charlie Antinori
Teaneck NJ Police Department
"I could not put SMOKING GUNS down. As a physician, this book had everything I would want in a mystery laced with medical and science insight. As an avid reader, this had all the right hooks with a great pace. A must-read for anyone and everyone, especially those interested in a thrilling exploration of corporate corruption and the impact of smoking."
—Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Medicine & Oncology
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director Johns Hopkins Tobacco Treatment Program
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Co-Director Medicine for the Greater Good
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