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Moral Injuries
Moral Injuries

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For readers who enjoy intense, character-driven psychological thrillers set in medical environments perfect for those intrigued by moral dilemmas, lifelong friendships under pressure, and emotional suspense.

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Summary

Moral Injuries follows three female doctors Olivia (a cardiothoracic surgeon), Laura (an air ambulance physician), and Anjali (a GP) who have been best friends since medical school. A semi-forgotten crisis from their student years resurfaces when their children become involved in a new, unsettling event. Alternating between 1999 and 2024, the novel explores themes of loyalty, guilt, ethical dilemma, and how far people will go to protect their own.

Reviews

“A stellar medical drama AND a psychological study into the impact of secrecy and moral dilemmas on three intelligent women.”Fictionophile

 
“Three female doctors in present-day London find their friendship and their ethics tested…”Publishers Weekly

 
“Christie Watson shines in her portrayal of medicine as an imperfect blend of art, science, and emotion.”The Guardian

About Edition

Book Title: Moral Injuries – Christie Watson
Book Genre: Contemporary, Literary Thriller
ISBN: 9781399613071
Number of Pages: 272
Publishing Date: June 25, 2024

About Author

Christie Watson is a British writer and former NHS nurse, now Professor of Medical Humanities at UEA. She earned a Costa First Novel Award for Tiny Sunbirds Far Away and achieved nonfiction best-seller success with The Language of Kindness. Moral Injuries marks her gripping entry into psychological thriller territory and is currently being adapted for television.


Christie Watson


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