Memory Clear

by Beth Martin

What makes a person? Their choices? Their accomplishments? Their memories?

Marco Sinclair launched his career as a scientist by developing a revolutionary pharmaceutical called Memory Clear that erases targeted memories. When he formulates an antidote that reverses Memory Clear’s effects, he hopes his new discovery will catapult him into scientific fame.

Sure of his new formula’s safety and efficacy, Marco tests it on himself. He begins recalling countless memories which were best left in the traumatic events, a torrid affair, and many reckless choices.

But then, a mystery surrounding Memory Clear's development begins unveiling itself. Two fellow scientists worked with Marco to create the powerful memory-erasing drug. Who were these two men, why couldn’t Marco remember them, and where were they now? As he tries to piece together past events, his life falls apart around him. Will Marco ruin his future to uncover the ruins of his past?

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2023

About the author

Beth Martin has her degree in mathematics and enjoys all things numbers. She's always up for a board game. Other hobbies include playing the piano and making quilts. Although she's terrible at video games, she loves watching her husband play.

Most of her time is spent chasing her two adorable children. She also has two fluffy cats.

Reviews

[Sam Veltre · Rating 5 out of 5]

fun quick short read from beth martin. the drug(s) at the center of the story are an amazing idea, and the interactions between the protagonist (Marco) and side characters interesting and varied. the more memories that are unlocked the more bonkers (in a good way) the story goes. there are little things sprinkled in making the reader question the reality set forth by Marco. well written throughout.

as more memories flow from marco how the reader views him, the side characters, and marco's work change drastically.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Randi Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a pharmacist, I enjoy books about drugs and medicine. The drug in this book is called Memory Clear, which erases targeted memories and is especially useful in PTSD patients. What Marco Sinclair is now working on is an antidote to reverse the memory loss should it ever be necessary or beneficial. So sure is he of his success that he takes the drug himself. Big mistake, the reader know. As he begins to remember things, he takes more and more and remembers things from farther back, things best left unremembered. What is his mind hiding from him? What will happen when he finally remembers it? How safe is this drug after all? These questions will be answered in this science fiction book with an interesting premise and memorable characters. Are there clinical errors and impossibilities? Yes, a few, but they did not affect my enjoyment of this book. Thanks to Book Sirens for gifting me a copy of this book. This review is voluntary and not influenced by that gift.

[Mikhail · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yawn.

I'm at 36%, and I'm still uncertain why I'm following this guy. In fact, no one I've met so far has any personality whatsoever. Maybe Jules, the main character's boss; his personality seems to be “hearty”. But that's it.

The plot also doesn't seem to move at all. Every now and then we get a question like “why did he want to forget this happy thing”, but none of those questions seem to matter.

DNF.

[Melissa Ellinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting story from start to finish, kept me turning the pages!