Carrie Rubin

During an alarming experience in the Paris catacombs, Ben Oris, a rational and pragmatic med student from Philadelphia, gets cut by an old bone. His companion Laurette, a public health student from Haiti, worries an evil curse now runs through him. Ben scoffs at the idea--he simply has a wound that won't heal--and back home he returns to his studies. But when people close to him start dying from a grisly illness and a dark priest pursues him, his skepticism wavers and his despair grows, especially when he discovers the true origin of the curse. With the help of Laurette, he scrambles to find a cure through Vodou before more of his loved ones fall ill. But first, he must battle the mysterious priest who's bent on vengeance and determined to have Ben's blood as his own.

The Bone Curse

“This is just the ticket for Robin Cook fans.”—Publishers Weekly “An aptly crafted, riveting, and often unnerving mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews “gripping, involving, and hard to put down.”—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Three and half years after a bizarre incident nearly derailed his life, Benjamin Oris is back on track as a second-year orthopedic surgery resident. With a son he adores, a circle of supportive family and friends, and a great shot at winning the Conley Research Grant, his future looks bright. But when the severed limbs of his former patients start turning up in Philadelphia parks, everything he’s worked for threatens to collapse. Covered in bite marks and bearing recent surgical implants, the hacked-off limbs heighten the anxiety among his already traumatized coworkers, many of whom survived a plane crash in Alaska the month before. Could someone they know be a killer? With the help of his CDC friend Laurette and her forensic-psychiatrist colleague, Ben must once again bury his skepticism and risk his career to uncover the monstrous force behind the gruesome murders. Before someone close to him becomes the next victim. *Although a standalone novel, The Bone Hunger is the second book in the Benjamin Oris medical thriller series, where a man of science gets caught up in otherworldly situations.

The Bone Hunger

Come. Stay. The Abigael Inn has plans for you… “A chilling supernatural tale with indelible characters.”—Kirkus Reviews Ben Oris, an orthopedic surgery resident in Philadelphia, is looking forward to his December vacation. After the year he’s had, he could use a little R&R. But when a lawyer delivers some bizarre news, a week of rest and relaxation is the last thing he gets. A great aunt he never knew existed has willed a hotel to him. Bewildered, Ben now heads to Western Massachusetts where the three-century-year-old Abigael Inn awaits, up on a secluded hill overlooking the Berkshires. At least Laurette will join him in a few days. He and his girlfriend will have some fun, meet with a realtor, and then put the place up for sale and get back to their lives. In, out, done. Unfortunately for them, The Abigael Inn has other plans… *Although a standalone novel, The Bone Elixir is the third book in the Benjamin Oris series about a man of science who faces otherworldly situations.

The Bone Elixir

When the stalkee becomes the stalker… “Rubin makes the most out of an uber-creepy premise in this superior medical thriller.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A brisk, page-turning read.”—Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times bestselling author Liza Larkin, a recent med-school graduate on the cusp of her pathology internship, isn’t like most people. She would rather study the human brain or pound the heavy bag at the gym than spend time with others, and as an outsider she doesn’t let societal norms confine her. So when a stranger’s picture sends Liza’s schizophrenic mother deeper into psychosis, Liza does a reverse-image search to identify him. Upon discovering he is a trauma surgeon at a Massachusetts teaching hospital, she impulsively changes her pathology residency program of choice to his center. She wants to be near him. She wants to know what he’s up to. She wants to protect her family. See you in the ring soon, Dr. Sam Donovan. The bell has rung.

Fatal Rounds

The Seneca Scourge

Three and half years after a bizarre incident nearly derailed his life, Benjamin Oris is back on track as a second-year orthopedic surgery resident. With a son he adores, a circle of supportive family and friends, and a great shot at winning the Conley Research Grant, his future looks bright. But when the severed limbs of his former patients start turning up in Philadelphia parks, everything he's worked for threatens to collapse. Covered in bite marks and bearing recent surgical implants, the hacked-off limbs heighten the anxiety among his already traumatized coworkers, many of whom survived a plane crash in Alaska the month before. Could someone they know be a killer? With the help of his CDC friend Laurette and her forensic-psychiatrist colleague, Ben must once again bury his skepticism and risk his career to uncover the monstrous force behind the gruesome murders. Before someone close to him becomes the next victim. *Although a standalone novel, The Bone Hunger is the second book in the Benjamin Oris medical thriller series, where a man of science gets caught up in otherworldly situations. "This is just the ticket for Robin Cook fans."-Publishers Weekly "An aptly crafted, riveting, and often unnerving mystery."-Kirkus Reviews "gripping, involving, and hard to put down."-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

A Benjamin Oris Novel

Jeremy, a lonely and obese teenager, shoots into the limelight when a headstrong public health nurse persuades him to sue the food industry. Tossed into a storm of media buzz and bullying, the teen draws the attention of a serial killer who's targeting the obese.

Eating Bull

"The Bone Curse is a strong medical thriller—inclusive, skillfully written, and inviting." —Foreword Reviews "Realistic details of Ben's hospital clerkship as he and other med students diagnose patients help ground the story's paranormal elements. ... The novel's strength lies in the author's sensitive commentary on adult responsibilities and mental illness." —Publishers Weekly "A tense, perceptive tale of an investigation into a terrifying threat."—Kirkus Reviews Medicine has no cure for evil... Ben Oris, a rational-minded med student from Philadelphia, gets cut by an old bone while touring the Paris catacombs. His companion Laurette, a public health student from Haiti, senses danger and worries an evil curse now runs through him. Ben scoffs at the idea—he simply has a wound that won’t heal—and back home he returns to his stressful clerkship at the hospital. But when people close to him succumb to a grisly illness and a dark priest pursues him, his skepticism wavers. Could a bone from an 18th century skeleton with a frightening history really cause modern-day disease? With the help of Laurette, he scrambles to find a cure through Vodou before more of his loved ones die. But first, he must battle the mysterious priest who’s bent on vengeance and determined to have Ben’s blood as his own.

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