Lovers of courtroom thrillers rejoice. Robert Begam's breakout book Long Life: A Journey into the Unknown World of Cryonics is a page turner from cover to cover. In a thrilling courtroom drama Begam deftly takes the reader into a world where the jury must decide if a beautiful young doctor deliberately murdered her close friend or tried to save him with cryonics. The only real question faced by the jurors is this: Is the victim dead? The book is an entertaining, well-written thriller that delves into the scientific, religious, ethical and legal issues surrounding cryonics. If you're looking for an enjoyable novel, a bit off the beaten path, buy it today.
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To defy mortality in the hope of achieving a kind of immortality is the basic concept that fuels the research and application of cryonics. Long Life? A Courtroom Thriller Journey into the Unknown World of Cryonics tells the story of Rebecca Adler, a dedicated cryonicist who, for applying this to a live person, faces a murder charge, despite claiming her alleged victim was willing, and is only suspended in animation, not dead. Joe Purcell must act as defense in a case where it isn't a matter of whom the perpetrator is, but if a crime even took place. Robert Begam's deftly written and original novel, Long Life?, is a unique and highly recommended mystery that twists the genre to a delightful new variety. --Midwest Book Review
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Phoenix attorney Robert Begam, the author of the gripping courtroom thriller, Long Life?, became interested in the field of cryonics several years ago. His curiosity was aroused after a member of the Ted Williams family approached him about some possible legal work. The body of Williams, a Hall of Fame baseball player, lies in cryonic suspension at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob never became involved in the case, but cryonics grabbed his imagination and eventually served as the touchstone for his second novel, Long Life? As part of his research for the novel, Bob spent time with the staff at Alcor to learn more about the science and the economics of cryonics. Bob and his wife, Helen, moved to Phoenix in the 1950s to fulfill Bob's military obligation. He had begun a promising law career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, a premier New York City law firm for nearly two centuries. His draft notice came as a total surprise to him. The military knew what it was doing, however. It gave Bob the option of being an Army private or joining the Air Force as a Judge Advocate General. The choice was easy, and Bob and his young family ended up living in Arizona, where Bob was based at Luke Air Force Base. When Bob's military service ended, the Begams decided to stay in Arizona. It was a good place to raise a family, and Bob believed the opportunities to practice law were attractive. After a brief sojourn in state government, Bob became partners with attorney Sam Langerman to form the law firm of Langerman & Begam. The firm is known today as Begam, Lewis & Marks, and it is widely respected as one of Arizona's premier personal injury law firms. Long Life? is Bob's second novel.
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I really enjoyed "Fireball", Robert Begam's earlier novel, and was delighted to meet several of my favorite characters again in "Long Life?" Begam's credentials as an experienced litigator enable him to take us through the corridors of powerful law firms, the prosecutors office, and, better still, inside the thinking, the speculation, the anxieties and the motives of these fascinating players as they confront both legal and moral dilemmas that are just over the horizon. Good fun and deep thoughts in one delightful package!
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A fantastic book that you cannot put down with may twists. I recommend it highly to anyone who wants a great book to read while on an airplane.
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By Brian G. Sinclair "Playwright: HEMINGWAY ON S... (Alliston, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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LONG LIFE is excellent! Robert Begam has succeeded in creating a new and exciting courtroom drama that exceeds his previous novel FIREBALL and that book was terrific. Several of the same great characters return in LONG LIFE and they are more clever than ever. The story explodes into the courtroom forcing you to deal with your own mortality. How will you face death when the moment comes? Who will help you? What methods are available...and what is the morality of the method? Be prepared for a wild ride that achieves an absolute rarity in literature...you find yourself thinking, analysing and taking sides, all while being totally caught up and involved in this great courtroom adventure. Yes, all that and I didn't even mention the beautiful and sexy blonde doctor. Read it. I did and it was fantastic.
Brian Gordon Sinclair: Playwright, HEMINGWAY ON STAGE
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