| Doctor Kildare approached just in time to hear Meg say to the officer, ''I heard a shot outside my apartment, then a crash. When I ran out, this man was lying on the landing... '' ''Whiskey Sour'' (1938) is a Doctor Kildare story that continues the depiction of a ''gangster'' atmosphere surrounding the young doctor as he cared for East Side streets toughs and local political bosses while defying his hospital superiors. Max Brand (1892-1944) is the best-known pen name of widely acclaimed author Frederick Faust, creator of Destry, Dr. Kildare, and other beloved fictional characters. His action-filled stories of adventure and heroism and even poetry continue to entertain readers throughout the world. |
