The Fifth Student

Brad Parker and Karen Richmond Medical Thrillers

By: Geoffrey M. Cooper

Narrated by: Eric Priessman

Cheating on college exams is commonplace. Murder isn't.

When a student in Professor Brad Parker's lab at the Maine Translational Research Institute in Wells is wrongfully accused of sharing answers on an exam, he tries to help. Only to encounter a series of unexpected obstacles. Burglary. Bribery. A suspicious suicide. And then the professor who accused the students of cheating is killed. Leaving Brad and his fiancée, FBI Agent Karen Richmond, desperately trying to understand what's going on behind the scenes.

©2023 Geoffrey M Cooper (P)2023 Geoffrey M Cooper

Never a Dull Moment!

Suspected of cheating, a student gets help from Brad Parker and his girlfriend Karen Richmond.  The cheating scandal quickly evolves into a burglary, bribery, and death mystery! As the two solve the crime, they find themselves in the midst of personal issues as well.  Never a dull moment! 

The author, Geoffrey Cooper masterfully crafts a compelling storyline with relatable situations all too familiar in the academic world. At first, the story is slow and methodical but quickly changes pace. The plot is well constructed and is punctuated by surprising twists that keep the listener on the edge of their chair.  The story, characters, and plot twists are exceptionally constructed, immersing the audience in an authentic experience from beginning to end.

The narrator, Eric Priessman slips into each character flawlessly and projects the action and situations vividly.  He speaks clearly and with a solid level of energy and passion.  He brings the story and characters to life!

This is a great thriller from beginning to end!

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