| Author | Elaine Viets |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Dell |
Publication date | 11 July 2000 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 1625673469 |
| OCLC | 1132389684 |
Doc in the Box is a mystery fiction novel written by American author and newspaperwoman Elaine Viets. The fourth entry in the Francesca Vierling series, it follows Vierling, a newspaper columnist, as she investigates the gunning down of three local medical professionals.
Oline H. Cogdill of the South Florida Sun Sentinel opined that Viets "delivers a compelling look at the frustrations and despair of cancer patients while augmenting her solid plot with humor." [1] John Hanchette of the Gannett News Service wrote: "Viet knows how to get the reader from point A to point B, with some fine fulfilling reading in between." [2] Rochelle O'Gorman of the Los Angeles Times wrote: "While the fictional reporter-detective is nothing new, Vierling has an earthiness and brusque humour that is refreshing." [3] Publishers Weekly stated: "Those hoping for a surprise ending will be disappointed, but there is a perverse satisfaction in seeing revenge taken for all the people who are not only victims of cancer but of the medical system itself." [4]