Article posted: 12/18/2012 6:00 AM

‘Political Suicide’ won’t disappoint

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"Political Suicide" by Michael Palmer

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Michael Palmer brings back his doctor-hero, Lou Welcome, from "Oath of Office," to help a friend involved in a huge scandal in his new novel, "Political Suicide." Palmer writes terrific medical suspense, and he has thrown political intrigue into the mix with his last few books. While "Political Suicide" relies more on the thrills and the mystery, it still resonates.