Dead Med BY Freida McFadden

"Dead Med," an electrifying medical thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, immerses readers in the intense and unforgiving world of medical school. Heather McKinley, who once dreamed of curing sick children and adorning her neck with a pink stethoscope, finds herself in the relentless grind of sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. The nickname "Dead Med" haunts her institution due to its tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs.

Despite the immense pressure, Heather could never imagine succumbing to such a fate. But when her longtime boyfriend breaks up with her, and she faces the threat of failing anatomy, her once-stable world begins to disintegrate. On the night before the final anatomy exam, Heather’s breaking point looms near.

A gunshot reverberates through the halls, marking the school's latest casualty. One of Heather's classmates has done the unthinkable, and the chaos is only beginning. As Heather's desperate 911 call struggles to connect, the horror escalates, plunging her deeper into a night of terror and despair.

"Dead Med" captures the high stakes and immense pressures of medical school, blending suspense with emotional depth as Heather navigates a nightmarish scenario where survival becomes her ultimate test. McFadden's gripping narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning what it takes to endure the path to becoming a doctor.