Immortal [Paperback]

Bill Clem (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2008

RN-turned novelist Bill Clem gives readers a chilling look at the science behind cryogenics in his sixth medical thriller. Dr. Josh Logan believes he is making the right decision when he opts to leave the university medical center for The Ford Institute, a modern, state-of-the-art medical facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Josh is eager to work alongside Lawrence Bowman, a renowned physician known for his remarkable results in neurosurgery. But his decision is due also, in no small part, to the recent loss of his wife and their unborn child to a devastating disease. But his plans at Ford go awry from day one. First he finds out some unsettling news about Ford from investigative reporter Marty Branigan. Then, to his surprise, a week into his new position, he is accused of administering the wrong medication during surgery, resulting in the patient's death. As things unravel for Josh, he begins to suspect something else behind all his bad luck, and with the help of Marty he delves deeper into the history of Ford. Soon, they discover that Ford is affiliated with Aurora Life Extension, a controversial organization that promises immortality through cryonic suspension. But by the time they learn the truth about Ford, and its seemingly groundbreaking cures, the pair run afoul of an even more sinister group, a secret cabal calling itself the GPO, and-worst of all-their powerful, enigmatic director who will stop at nothing to succeed . . . including murder.

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"An ingenious medical thriller, suspenseful and cleverly plotted." -- BookPage

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Vision Books (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097958082X
• ISBN-13: 978-0979580826
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Thrilling, July 27, 2008

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A Knowledgeable Cryonicist (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Immortal (Paperback)

I did not find "Immortal" to be a "thriller".
Admittedly, I don't enjoy murder and mayhem and I
especially don't like seeing cryonicists depicted
as murderers and thieves. A thriller would contain
some suspense, but one predictable murder after
another quickly became boring and repetitious.

Readers may mistakenly think there is something to
be learned aboutcryonics in this book. The introduction
contains a confused distinction between "cryonics" and
"cryogenics" (terms that are misused throughout the book)
as well as gross misinformation about the number of people
who have been cryonically preserved. Anyone wanting to
learn about cryonics would do far, far better to Google
the term or read the Wikipedia entry on the subject. To
learn about cryonics from a novel, read "The First Immortal"
by James Halperin.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A real stinker, May 24, 2009

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D. Kowalski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Immortal (Paperback)

If someone is going to write a book attacking cutting edge medicine then the least they could do is to do some research. This book is moronic and not even slightly entertaining...At least I didnt waste money on it since I used my local library...but I still cant get back the time I wasted reading it! My recommendation...dont bother there is so many better books on the subject ie, the first immortal, and youniverse ect.

5.0 out of 5 stars I Liked It!, November 15, 2011

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M. Smolinsky "Grampa" (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Immortal (Paperback)

I'm a medical mystery fan and am always searching for new authors/books. I ran across Bill Clem through the "if you liked this you might like...." section of the Fabulous Fiction web site. I've had a hard time finding the books in the library but I was able to read IMMORTAL and liked it a lot. So much so that I'm looking for his other novels. This novel was well written and kept my interest throughout. Maybe not for everyone but certainly great for me. Looking for new books in the near future.