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John Benedict

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I work as an anesthesiologist and spend a good part of my life putting other people to sleep for all kinds of surgery. It's very interesting and exciting--I get to interact with and help a lot of people in many different situations. However, the hours are tough (24 hour call shifts) and it can be a bit stressful!

One day it struck me-- people place an extraordinary amount of trust in their anesthesiologist (someone they have often just met minutes beforehand) as they are being wheeled in the OR for surgery. Since I read a lot of thrillers, I couldn't help but wonder--what if that trust is misplaced and their doctor is evil? I decided to write a book exploring this chilling concept. 12 years later, Adrenaline was published. The writing/publis
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John Benedict Kudos to you and your son for being a USMA grad!!
Please thank him for his service as well.
Good luck to you in the teaching world.
I'm hoping to stay re…more
Kudos to you and your son for being a USMA grad!!
Please thank him for his service as well.
Good luck to you in the teaching world.
I'm hoping to stay retired this time--more time to write!
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John Benedict Hi Dale, Sorry I missed your question until now.
I doubt we are related, but I appreciate the question. My father's given last name was DeBenedictis, w…more
Hi Dale, Sorry I missed your question until now.
I doubt we are related, but I appreciate the question. My father's given last name was DeBenedictis, which he shortened in WWll. He flew B-25's and P-40's over China. My oldest son is active military as well (USNA grad), flying helos for the Navy. I have no military experience, but did work part time in our local VA hospital after retiring from community hospital practice (anesthesia). Enjoy your retirement!(less)
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MY GUEST BLOG from Murder is Everywhere International Crime writer's Blog

A View From Behind the Ether Screen

One day it struck me—at 2:00 am in the morning in the midst of another grueling 24-hour shift. I had just finished interviewing a nice lady with an appendix about to burst—we’ll call her Linda. I had done my best not to yawn as I went through the routine questions that an anesthesiologist is obliged to ask. She appeared nervous, which soon gave way to tears. I di Read more of this blog post »
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"1,200 +Amazon reviews 70% 5 star That's good.

They want the US Vice President dead, an anesthesiologist saves his life when they try to kill him. Pissed, they try to kill him too and take another shot at the VP.

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