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The Rx Factor [Hardcover]

J. Thomas Shaw
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 17, 2012
After emerging from a five year hangover on the Bahamian Island of Exuma, Dr. Ryan Matthews begins his quest to find the truth behind the real cause of the death of his family.

Sobered up by the sensational murder of the family of the new women in his life, Jordan Carver, Ryan sets off on a thrill ride of adventure, marred in danger, with villains at the highest level of both the corporate and political worlds determined to bring him down. To discover the truth and expose one of America's best kept secrets, Ryan will have to bend the rules, break the law and maybe even kill.


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July 26, 2012 - "This book was not what I expected. I honestly didn't think I was going to like this book. I'm happy to say that I loved the book. For me, this was one of those books you just couldn't put down, and I found myself thinking about the book even when I wasn't reading it." kathyssavings.com/the-rx-factor-book-reviewgiveaway/

July 18, 2012 - Flip Out Mama - "I was really impressed by this book, the writer, and his attention to details! By the second chapter, I was hooked! I seriously felt like I was reading a movie!"
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The Rx Factor is better than watching a movie. Just do yourself a favor and clear your schedule for reading.........because you won't want to do anything else while this book is in your house."
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July 5, 2012 - Night Owl Book Reviews - This book was excellent. I was wrapped into it before I finished reading the first chapter. 
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"This book is full of thrilling action, intrigue, scandal, espionage, murder,mystery, suspense, passion, and more! The thrill ride never stops!... I thoroughly LOVED this book!" amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A223D9Q6D5F1CA/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview

Shaw spins a thriller that gives big pharma a convincing, ugly bruising. He builds the story slowly, comfortably serving forth players who weave their way into a layered tale where corporate greed, political malfeasance, personal ambition and ethical behavior vie for ascendancy. [The Rx Factor] is not only timely, but smart, chromatic and ...atmospheric. --Kirkus Discoveries

From the Author

THe RX Factor named one of the top 5 books reviewed in 2012 by Beck Valley Books:

beckvalleybooks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/his-top-5-review-books-of-2012.html

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 314 pages
  • Publisher: Langdon Street Press (a division of Hillcrest Publishing Group, Inc.) (May 17, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9781936782895
  • ISBN-13: 978-1936782895
  • ASIN: 1936782898
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,768,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Thomas Shaw was born in Quincy, Illinois, and attended the University of Oklahoma and Illinois State University. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago and had a highly successful professional career. He now resides in Southern California with his wife and their two children. Prior to his relocation to California, Mr. Shaw lived for six years in Durham, North Carolina and two years on a ranch outside of Cotopaxi, Colorado. He has traveled extensively throughout the Bahamas', Caribbean and Mexico. The scenes throughout The RX Factor takes place in the various locations that the author has lived or experienced in his travels. Throughout the process of writing The RX Factor, the author consulted with his good friend, Johnny Powers Ph.D.

Dr. Powers holds a bachelor degree in Chemistry from Wake Forest University, a masters in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University, a PhD in Biochemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Dr. Powers has over 20 years experience in the biomedical field, with extensive experience in developing and marketing new diagnostic tests for the early detection and management of cancer. Dr. Powers most recently served as the President of TriPath Oncology; a North Carolina-based biotechnology company focused on developing innovative medical tests for ovarian, cervical and breast cancer. TriPath imaging was sold to a major multi-national medical diagnostics company in 2006. In his career, Dr. Powers has dealt extensively with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and various government agencies, and has published numerous scientific research papers and holds medical patents in both the US and Canada. He now resides in the New England area with his wife and two children.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
There are so many twists and turns in this book that the reader's attention is held throughout the adventure. adventures of frugal mom  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I received a copy of this book to review. savingsinseconds  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars THE RX FACTOR - A TIMELY AND TROUBLING READ July 3, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Rarely can a novel combine scary truths and frightening fiction like this book does. The reader is taken on a trip to different areas of the world and the action is brisk at all these places.
Congrats, J. Thomas Shaw, on writing an entertaining and thought-provoking first book!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book is full of thrilling action, intrigue, scandal, espionage, murder, mystery, suspense, passion, and more! The thrill ride never stops!
Who is involved? Pharmaceutical company big shots, the FDA, the FBI, the CIA, the Mob, hired Assassins, and more!
How does this story start? Ryan Matthews, (one of two main characters in this story), is a former cancer researcher who developed a medication along with a colleague of his that he was positive could cure ovarian cancer. It just so happened at the same time his wife was battling from this very same deadly disease. He was so sure and believed in this drug so much that he was willing to do anything to save her life with it. This drug trials end up failing (conspiracy theory?) as they learn it actually accelerated the growth of this disease. All trials of this hazardous drug are halted completely, as well as his wife's life.
Now, about five years later, Ryan learns about Jordan Carver, M.D., (the second main character). She is planning to open an 'affordable' medical clinic in Mexico to treat terminal cancer patients as these other medical clinics who claim to cure this cancer are really crooks disguised in lush, exotic, vacation-type resort setting hospitals who are charging these cancer cure-seeking patients about five million dollars for a four month treatment plan using a drug they claim will cure their ovarian cancer. These desperate people fall victim to them.
When Ryan learns of this, and of this miracle 'drug' they supposedly possess, it piques his interest because this drug sounds exactly like the drug he created which did not cure his wife, but did the opposite. If what Ryan thinks is true, this clinic is ensuring an expensive death sentence upon unknowing innocent victims. Ryan and Jordan are livid. Why would the FDA even allow this drug to still be available? Why was it being made available to the clinics in Mexico?
This spurs Ryan and Jordan to go undercover on a quest to get inside one of these particular hospitals to find out more information about the drug this hospital is using. They risk their own lives to get as much information as they can. With some brilliant moves and thoughtful actions, they succeed in getting what they need, and ship this information to where they need it to go to further investigate it, among other things. However, their plans do not end up working to their advantage, and now they are on a thrill ride no one wants to be on, risking their lives just to get to safety alone. Thus starts a cycle of dodging bullets, exploding vehicles, being followed and so much more packed into this fascinating thrill ride. This is just the beginning.
They continue on . . .
I thoroughly LOVED this book!
I received this book for FREE from Pump Up Your Book and the Author, through their Book Reviewers Program in exchange to read this book and write a review about it. It is NOT required for this review to be either positive or negative, but, of my own honest opinion. "Free" means I was NOT provided with ANY MONIES to read this book nor to write this review, but to enjoy the pure pleasure of reading the book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, [...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read January 17, 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book after I entered a contest. Imagine my delight when I started reading it. It is fast paced and keeps you interested from the first page. The characters draw you in and the plot is believable. I could not put it down. The ending was a big surprise. I will recommend to all my friends.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Wish this book was a bit more intense and plot oriented. But on the whole I liked it. I'll look for more by this author.
Published 2 months ago by cathymariec
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I really enjoy this book a lot and it was a very easy read as well. Very interesting story with twist you cant see coming which is hard to find these days.
Published 3 months ago by james
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
I bought your book and truly was hooked from the first page. Your book was a real pleasure to read. With each twist and turn, I was more captivated by the story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Adventure Traveler
3.0 out of 5 stars R X Factor Review
Not bad fiction with the storyline completely believable ...... at least as far as the drug companies, the FDA and a corrupt politician or two are concerned, and how far they are... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Castlelady
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
What a wonderful read! I can't wait until the author writes another book. Hard to put this book down. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Clare Albright
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
I have mixed feelings about this book. I liked the general concept and it was well-written, but I thought that the story moved too slowly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Loved it!
I bought the book because it was by local author. But it was great! Recommended it to lots of friends!
Published 9 months ago by luckynana
5.0 out of 5 stars to suspensful to set down
Great book, action at every page turned, creative, suspensful and informative. 5 stars and recommend author reminded me of James Patterson action.
Published 9 months ago by lac
4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for your bookshelf
The book starts off with a quite literally with a "bang". While visiting her Aunt and Uncle in the Bahamas, Dr. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Penny Minding Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps reader guessing until the end
Ever wonder if the amount that you are paying at the drugstore for your medications is actually 200% or more above the wholesale price? Read more
Published 9 months ago by adventures of frugal mom
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