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A Case of Need is a medical thriller/mystery novel written by Michael Crichton, his fourth novel and the only under the pseudonym Jeffery Hudson. It was first published in 1968 by The World Publishing Company (New York) and won an Edgar Award in 1969.[1]
Is A Case of Need appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This medical thriller involves mature themes around abortion, death, and medical ethics in a 1960s hospital setting. The mystery involves a doctor accused of performing an illegal abortion that resulted in death.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, medical content, and abortion.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in medical mysteries and ethical dilemmas will find this Edgar Award-winning thriller engaging.