Monty Bannerman's father is a leading genetic scientist, and Nobel Prize winner, whose company has just been taken over by what will soon be the world's biggest pharmaceutical giant. He had some misgivings about their company ethics - but ultimately, he needs their money, and they need his mind. Then a journalist comes to Monty's door, with a far-fetched story about the pharmaceutical company. She doesn't believe what she's being told for a moment - but within a few short weeks, events are making the apparently fantastic claims look horrifyingly like the truth. Behind the respectable facade of the multi-national company which calls itself the 'World's Most Caring Company' lies an outrage against the whole human race...
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'Brilliant! ... a real page-turner, completely gripping ... a damn fine novel that comes thoroughly recommended' -- SFX MAGAZINE
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Peter James was educated at Charterhouse and then at film school. He lived in North America for a number of years, working as a screen writer and film producer before returning to England. His novels, including the number one bestseller POSSESSION, have been translated into twenty-six languages. He has recently produced several films, including the BAFTA-nominated Merchant Of Venice, starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. Peter James lives near Brighton in Sussex.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Pharmacutical corporation in dirty dealings shock,
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This review is from: Alchemist (Hardcover)
This book is initially quite a complex and interwoven story dealing with a series of characters and situations connected with genetics and pharmacuticals. Each of these develops into an absorbing amalgamation of the central theme and until the middle of the book this works and I certainly couldn't put it down. A smattering of the occult graces the pages from beginning to end and this may be enough to get you through but by the end a familiar and somewhat cliched parody of many books of the same ilk becomes evident. Enkoyable enough but prepare for disappointment and a little frustration
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Yes Yes Yes!,
By alistair w "AliWiseman" (Leiden Netherlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alchemist (Paperback)
This is what supernatual thrillers should be like! Set in a scenario that is all too real these days, this book has all that you need and more besides. If you on here reading this, chances are you already know who Peter James is, and his genre, and are just looking for recommendations. In which case, i say with feeling, grab a read of this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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really great entertainment !,
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This review is from: Alchemist (Hardcover)
this book definitely is one of my favorite holiday recommendations: a thrilling crime story, embedded in an interesting occult context and completed as a love story. You won't miss anything and enjoy it all!
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