Robin Cook (American novelist)
 Dr. Robin Cook (born Robert Brian Cook on May 4 1940 in New York City) is an American physician and novelist who writes about medicine and topics affecting public health.He is best known for combining medical writing with the thriller genre. Many of his books have been bestsellers on the New York Times Bestseller List. Several of his books have also been featured in Reader's Digest. His books have sold nearly 100 million copies.