Book review: 'The Anatomy of Deception'

Title: "The Anatomy of Deception"

Author: Lawrence Goldstone

Publisher: Delacourte Press

Pages: 342

In a Nutshell: Set in 1889 Philadelphia, this novel explores the reality of death and deception by using genuine medical history as an effective backdrop for fascinating fiction. Lawrence Goldstone, a canny researcher, adeptly demonstrates that real historical characters can provide a convincing background for a medical thriller. Goldstone creates fictional characters to blend with the real ones, then he uses suspense, surprise and a believable 19th century writing style to complete a fast-paced book.