Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Mystery & Detective / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:212
  • eBook ISBN:9798317837570
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317837563

Death Call

By Owen Pickus

Overview

Death Call by Owen Pickus is a gripping legal thriller that exposes a chilling conspiracy hidden within the life insurance industry. When ordinary people begin dying shortly after selling their policies, a Boston attorney starts to notice a pattern that no one else seems willing to question. As the cases pile up, what first appears to be coincidence quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Tied to powerful financial interests and organized crime, a deadly scheme is quietly turning human lives into profit. With mounting pressure, personal turmoil, and dangerous forces closing in, the truth becomes as risky to uncover as it is to ignore. Blending sharp legal insight with fast-paced suspense, Death Call delivers a dark and thought-provoking look at greed, mortality, and the cost of looking the other way.
Read more

Description

Death Call by Owen Pickus is a gripping legal thriller that exposes a chilling conspiracy hidden within the life insurance industry. When ordinary people begin dying shortly after selling their policies, a Boston attorney starts to notice a pattern that no one else seems willing to question. As the cases pile up, what first appears to be coincidence quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Tied to powerful financial interests and organized crime, a deadly scheme is quietly turning human lives into profit. With mounting pressure, personal turmoil, and dangerous forces closing in, the truth becomes as risky to uncover as it is to ignore. Blending sharp legal insight with fast-paced suspense, Death Call delivers a dark and thought-provoking look at greed, mortality, and the cost of looking the other way.
Read more

About The Author

Owen Pickus is a 77-year-old former doctor and lawyer from southern Maine whose career has spanned both the sciences and the legal world. After decades of practicing medicine and later transitioning into law, Pickus built a reputation for combining analytical precision with a deep sense of empathy for the people he served. His unique dual background allowed him to navigate complex medical and legal issues with uncommon insight. In his later years, Pickus turned to writing, channeling a lifetime of experience into his work as an author. His writing often reflects themes of ethics, human resilience, and the intersection of health, justice, and society. Drawing from a rich professional history and a life rooted in New England, he brings a thoughtful and reflective voice to his literary pursuits.
Read more