Under the Knife - Diane Fanning

Jul 30, 2026

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Under the Knife by Diane Fanning presents a true-crime investigation into a shocking homicide involving a man who impersonated a doctor despite lacking training. The narrative connects the perpetrator’s actions to the tragic consequences for a woman under his care, while reflecting the investigative style associated with St. Martin’s True Crime Library. The book situates its story within headline-driven public attention and focuses on the human motives and systemic failures behind violent acts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages208

Reading Time5 h 20 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword and series positioning

St. Martin’s True Crime Library overview

Prior Diane Fanning titles

[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Dear Reader: The book you are about to read is the latest bestseller from the St. Martin’s True Crime Library, the imprint The New York Times calls “the leader in true crime!” Each month, we offer you a fascinating account of the latest, most sensational crime that has captured the national attention. St. Martin’sis the publisher of bestselling true crime author and crime journalist Kieran Crowley, who explores the dark, deadly links between a prominent Manhattan surgeon and the disappearance of his wife fifteen years earlier in THE SURGEON’S WIFE. Suzy Spencer ’s BREAKING POINT guides readers through the tortuous twists and turns in the case of Andrea Yates, the Houston mother who drowned her five young children in the family’s bathtub. In Edgar Award-nominated DARK DREAMS, legendary FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood and bestselling crime author Stephen G. Michaud shine light on the inner workings of America’s most violent and depraved murderers. In the book you now hold, UNDER THE KNIFE, acclaimed author Diane Fanning uncovers the terrifying tale of a man who posed as a doctor even though he had no training, leading to a tragic consequence for a woman in his care. St. Martin’s True Crime Library gives you the stories behind the headlines. Our authors take you right to the scene of the crime and into the minds of the most notorious murderers to show you what really makes them tick. St. Martin’s True Crime Library paperbacks are better than the most terrifying thriller, because it’s all true! The next time you want a crackling good read, make sure it’s got the St. Martin’s True Crime Library logo on the spine—you’ll be up all night! Charles E. Spicer, Jr. Executive Editor, St. Martin’s True Crime Library [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) St. Martin’s True Crime Library Titles by Diane Fanning BABY BE MINE GONE FOREVER THROUGH THE WINDOW INTO THE WATER WRITTEN IN BLOOD [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) A Beautiful Woman, a Phony Doctor, and a Shocking Homicide DIANE FANNING [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) NOTE: If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book.” The names of certain people connected to this story have been changed. UNDER THE KNIFE Copyright © 2007 by Diane Fanning. Cover photo of knife courtesy Corbis Royalty Free. Cover photo of Maria Cruz courtesy Polaris. Cover photo of Dean Faiello courtesy Matthew McDermott/Polaris. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. ISBN: 0-312-93952-3 EAN: 9780312-93952-6 Printed in the United States of America St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / April 2007 St. Martin’s Paperbacks are published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) This book is dedicated to Maria Cruz and to her indomitable spirit in pursuit of the American Dream [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)

FAQs

What case does Under the Knife investigate?

It investigates a homicide tied to a man who posed as a doctor without training, and the tragic outcome for a woman in his care.

What is St. Martin’s True Crime Library, as described in the text?

It is a series that delivers monthly true-crime accounts focused on sensational cases captured by national attention.

Who is the author of Under the Knife?

The author is Diane Fanning.

Jul 30, 2026

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