Donna Lorenz Motta

First Do Harm Donna Lorenz Motta

Death of loved ones, an illicit affair, deception, and covert lies throws renowned Boston-based surgeon Dr. Daniel Oxman into a murderous rage. Once an ethical young man who clawed his way out of poverty during the Great Depression to become a world renowned surgeon dedicated to healing the sick and dying Danny reaches his goal in young adulthood. But as loss and deception from the people he loves most slowly enters into his life, Danny's sense of morals and professional ethics vanishes and he uses his medical knowledge to commit an atrocious crime of passion. First Do Harm is an historical suspense novel that exposes the vulnerable side of the human spirit. This suspense thriller leaves readers questioning the meaning of what counts as justified revenge, and whether they too can commit heinous acts that go against their basic natures if they walked in Danny's shoes.