Diagnosis Murder #1: The Silent Partner: The Silent Partner (Diagnosis Murder)

Meanwhile, Jack Stewart is back to perform a kidney transplant on one of Mark's patience, stirring up old feelings of betrayal in the tight nit group. Why exactly did Jack vanish with hardly a goodbye? And Jesse, who was finally beginning to feel free of Jack's shadow, is threatened by his return.

I started watching this show part way through its run, but I've caught a number of reruns over the years. I always enjoyed it. This book, written by one of the writer/producers, is just like catching an extended episode I missed. As you'd expect from someone that closely related to the series, the characters are perfectly in character, and I got quite a kick out of some of the character moments. Mr. Goldberg also uses the format and opportunity to explore the characters a little more. While this part could have used a little more polish, I enjoyed it.

And the plot! I stayed up later then intended on more then one occasion to read "just one more chapter." Even though I figured things out a little earlier then I normally like, figuring out how Mark would make the connections certainly kept me glued to the pages.

If you were at all a fan of the TV show, run out and get this book today. You won't be sorry.


Silent Partner is a Must Read   September 27, 2003
Andy Callaghan (Margate, England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Ever since diagnosis murder was cancelled a couple of years ago, all DM fans have patiently waited for the Silent Partner by Lee Goldberg, and now here it is, and it doesn't dissapoint. The plot is as fast as the show's, and twist and turns, even a devoted DM fan can't spot. The Silent Partner features the much discussed return of Jack Stewart (Scott Baio) as a now rich young surgeon, who really doesn't get along with Jesse Travis (Charley Schlatter). Even if you have never seen a Diagnosis Murder in your life, still buy this book as it's a killer read.


A must read for all fans of Diagnosis Murder !   August 31, 2003
Ann Rivers (HORLEY, Surrey Great Britain)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

TV tie in books have always been popular, but they are not usually written by people directly linked to the series itself.

In the case of The Silent Partner, however, the story has been written by one of DM's own producers, Lee Goldberg - and it shows ! All of the familiar, favourite characters are there - and thanks to Mr Goldberg's unique knowledge of these characters, you are allowed to see them in a new, often surprising light. The relationship between Steve Sloan and his father, especially, is given a whole new dimension.

The story itself is full of the twists and turns that made the series so entertaining. Mark Sloan wannabes will have a great time, piecing together all the clues - with plenty of DM's famous humour along the way !

So if you're a Diagnostic who, like me, has waited so long for more adventures with Dr Sloan and Co, then I'd recommend this book ! You'll find that wait coming to a highly enjoyable end !