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The Cure
Vetrasian scientist Mila Groso built a career out of developing cures for the galaxy’s deadliest diseases. After her husband and daughter are murdered in cold blood, she makes it her mission to find a cure for death itself.
Mila isn’t the only one interested in her research, though. The planet’s religious leader sends his minions to stop her from negating the existence of an afterlife. A mysterious mercenary threatens her life unless she hands the research over. It's obvious too many people know what she’s doing.
Fighting to stay alive, Mila must fend off both groups with their diametrically opposed goals and find the ultimate cure to resurrect her family. What once was a potential miracle may end up a greater curse than she can imagine.
Mila isn’t the only one interested in her research, though. The planet’s religious leader sends his minions to stop her from negating the existence of an afterlife. A mysterious mercenary threatens her life unless she hands the research over. It's obvious too many people know what she’s doing.
Fighting to stay alive, Mila must fend off both groups with their diametrically opposed goals and find the ultimate cure to resurrect her family. What once was a potential miracle may end up a greater curse than she can imagine.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2011
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About the author
T.M. Hunter
20 books48 followersT. M. Hunter has always had a fascination with travel to other worlds, earning a B. S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas. His works have often been compared to the great pulp writers of the past, which made his multiple appearances in RAY GUN REVIVAL seem almost destined. He mainly writes in his Aston West universe, with three novels in the series (HEROES DIE YOUNG, FRIENDS IN DEED and DEATH BRINGS VICTORY) and a novella, SEEKER. His short stories have been featured in various online magazines and in several short story collections (including the DEAD OR ALIVE collection from ResAliens Press). Both Aston West and T. M. Hunter continue to win the hearts of readers everywhere.
T. M. Hunter currently lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and their two feline masters, also known as the demon-spawn. Find out more about his body of work at AstonWest.com.
T. M. Hunter currently lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and their two feline masters, also known as the demon-spawn. Find out more about his body of work at AstonWest.com.
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April 21, 2013
The Cure is an absorbing read. I enjoyed not being able to anticipate what was going to happen next.
August 30, 2011
The Cure is a suspenseful SF thriller. It has it all: action, teeth-gritting chases, an intriguing story, issues on morality and spirituality, and some really nasty baddies all balled up in the SF world of Vetra. (Which is suspiciously like the same universe Aston West comes from). Without giving away the ending, this book had me wondering what I would've done, if I were in the lead character, Mila's, shoes. Would I resurrect the dead if I had the cure? Or would I let them be? What I can answer, is I recommend this book if you're looking for a fast-paced action-packed thriller that TM Hunter delivers with his usual aplomb!
July 26, 2014
A thought provoking read with enough action, suspense, villains and controversy to keep you engrossed.
February 9, 2019
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Interesting concept. Our heroine, Mila Groso has built a thriving pharmaceutical research facility with her long time schoolmate and friend, Susan. Over the years, the company has produced many vital and important drugs and technologies for society as a whole. The one area they are not allowed to work in, as dictated by the current religiously controlled government, is re-animation of any type. Those found delving into this arena will be quickly extinguished from their post and existence. Mila has no problem adhering to the mandates until tragedy strikes when her husband and daughter are murdered. Will Mila continue to follow the dogma of the government, or will she secretly conduct experiments to revive the dead? That’s the story in a nutshell.
The pros. Mr. Hunter does a good job in keeping the action moving forward with a good relaxing clip.
The cons: When it comes to action scenes, I look for believability, and at times, I felt Mila was encountering, situations above and beyond her physical capabilities.
The futuristic scenarios are well planned out and developed. Vey nice.
I found it a bit redundant being reminded why Mila is doing what she’s doing. I believe some of those passages could be eliminated without deterring the story at all.
I found some minor editing issues that did not detract from the story, but when time permits, it wouldn’t hurt to go back and straighten them out.
Who will enjoy this read? Those who enjoy a good futuristic who done it tale.
Well done Mr. Hunter
3.75 Stars
Interesting concept. Our heroine, Mila Groso has built a thriving pharmaceutical research facility with her long time schoolmate and friend, Susan. Over the years, the company has produced many vital and important drugs and technologies for society as a whole. The one area they are not allowed to work in, as dictated by the current religiously controlled government, is re-animation of any type. Those found delving into this arena will be quickly extinguished from their post and existence. Mila has no problem adhering to the mandates until tragedy strikes when her husband and daughter are murdered. Will Mila continue to follow the dogma of the government, or will she secretly conduct experiments to revive the dead? That’s the story in a nutshell.
The pros. Mr. Hunter does a good job in keeping the action moving forward with a good relaxing clip.
The cons: When it comes to action scenes, I look for believability, and at times, I felt Mila was encountering, situations above and beyond her physical capabilities.
The futuristic scenarios are well planned out and developed. Vey nice.
I found it a bit redundant being reminded why Mila is doing what she’s doing. I believe some of those passages could be eliminated without deterring the story at all.
I found some minor editing issues that did not detract from the story, but when time permits, it wouldn’t hurt to go back and straighten them out.
Who will enjoy this read? Those who enjoy a good futuristic who done it tale.
Well done Mr. Hunter
3.75 Stars
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