Peter Melady, a crotchety hospital administrator, is set to undergo a delicate operation under the care of his longtime adversary, Dr. Leo Harrigan. However, when Harrigan's body is found murdered in an elevator, Melady has vanished, last seen being wheeled into surgery by the doctor.
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
A ruthless CEO vanishes after claiming responsibility for a groundbreaking anesthetic, while a skilled surgeon is brutally slain with a precision instrument.