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Harmful Intent - Thriller Novel
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Harmful Intent

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Harmful Intent is a 1990 medical thriller novel by Robin Cook, a physician and author credited with popularizing the medical thriller genre. The story follows a Boston anesthesiologist who is convicted of malpractice after a patient's death and goes on the run to prove he was deliberately sabotaged. The plot involves a conspiracy connected to a pharmaceutical company. Like Cook's other novels, it examines tensions between medical ethics and corporate interests.

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How good is Harmful Intent?
Harmful Intent scores 6.10/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Thriller Novel category. One of Cook's more functional chase-oriented thrillers, though still viewed as formulaic compared with stronger medical suspense.
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Is Harmful Intent worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.10/10, Harmful Intent is a solid option in Thriller Novel. See all Thriller Novel ranked.

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