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Okavango: Beware the Ultimate Cure
From South Africa comes a proven vaccine for TB. The CDC is planning a major inoculation program in Houston, L.A. and New Jersey.
The wonder drug seems on the up and up, until Freelance writer Terry Johns and wildlife photographer Liza Rittenauer innocently photograph two men and their airplane in a remote section of the Okavango Swamps. The photo sets in motion a tilt-a-whirl of violence and intrigue. While Liza lingers in a life-threatening coma, Terry, Liza’s sister, Dawn, and the women’s father, Cy, discover a sinister connection between the men in Liza’s photograph, an underground lab in the Okavango, a leading pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg and a major HMO in Houston, Texas. And for Terry Johns, the truth becomes a nightmare.
The wonder drug seems on the up and up, until Freelance writer Terry Johns and wildlife photographer Liza Rittenauer innocently photograph two men and their airplane in a remote section of the Okavango Swamps. The photo sets in motion a tilt-a-whirl of violence and intrigue. While Liza lingers in a life-threatening coma, Terry, Liza’s sister, Dawn, and the women’s father, Cy, discover a sinister connection between the men in Liza’s photograph, an underground lab in the Okavango, a leading pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg and a major HMO in Houston, Texas. And for Terry Johns, the truth becomes a nightmare.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2012
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About the author
Fritz Damler
13 books4 followersFritz Damler began his writing career in 1994 after completing a ten year circumnavigation on a 35 ft. classic wooden cutter.
Plunge: Midlife with Snorkel, is co-authored with his wife Mari Anderson and details their first four years building a home on a remote Bahamian Island. Plunge won an award at the 2012 New York Book Festival. His widely acclaimed sailing memoir, Ten Years Behind the Mast, was published in 2008. He has also penned three mystery/thrillers, A Rug to Die For, Suvarov and Okavango with John S. Marr MD. Suvarov won first place for action/adventure at the 1996 Southwest Writers Conference.
He has just released Thelma and the Whore of Babylon, a fantasy about two conflicting boat spirits sharing the same hull and how it affects a man’s voyage.
Plunge: Midlife with Snorkel, is co-authored with his wife Mari Anderson and details their first four years building a home on a remote Bahamian Island. Plunge won an award at the 2012 New York Book Festival. His widely acclaimed sailing memoir, Ten Years Behind the Mast, was published in 2008. He has also penned three mystery/thrillers, A Rug to Die For, Suvarov and Okavango with John S. Marr MD. Suvarov won first place for action/adventure at the 1996 Southwest Writers Conference.
He has just released Thelma and the Whore of Babylon, a fantasy about two conflicting boat spirits sharing the same hull and how it affects a man’s voyage.
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May 18, 2020
Wild ride into Africa, Pharmaceuticals and Bureaucracy!!
Fritz Damler Books - 2 for 2! This is my 2nd Fritz Damler book in about a week, and I heartily recommend his writing! Okevango was innovative, smart and fresh, and it quite surprisingly turned into a bit of a page turner! Enjoy!
Fritz Damler Books - 2 for 2! This is my 2nd Fritz Damler book in about a week, and I heartily recommend his writing! Okevango was innovative, smart and fresh, and it quite surprisingly turned into a bit of a page turner! Enjoy!
December 18, 2017
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
December 12, 2018
Good read
It was a little slow starting but it was exciting enough to keep your interest motivated. The ending has a great twist with excitement through out the book
It was a little slow starting but it was exciting enough to keep your interest motivated. The ending has a great twist with excitement through out the book
March 11, 2024
Great book
A good book but it can make you suspicious of government and large companies. Just what are they doing that we don't know about.
A good book but it can make you suspicious of government and large companies. Just what are they doing that we don't know about.
December 6, 2013
"Okavango: Beware the Cure" can be considered a terror story! A newly developed vaccine for TB has proven to be a life saving medicine for many in Africa--especially for young children and millions of children were given this vaccine. But there is something horribly wrong (intentional) with this vaccine.
Eight thousand doses are distributed in America, where undesirable side effects show up and are questioned. Too many educated, and smart people start asking questions.
The development of this vaccine had very far reaching, but planned results-- very horrible results.
Well developed characters and several great twists you won't see until they "slap you in the face (eyes!!).
Very good book for those that enjoy medical mysteries. 4 stars.
Eight thousand doses are distributed in America, where undesirable side effects show up and are questioned. Too many educated, and smart people start asking questions.
The development of this vaccine had very far reaching, but planned results-- very horrible results.
Well developed characters and several great twists you won't see until they "slap you in the face (eyes!!).
Very good book for those that enjoy medical mysteries. 4 stars.
March 14, 2015
World population growth and limited resources (water, food) are important issues. Through the centuries population growth was often slowed by war, plague and epidemics, and the vicious cycle of drought/crop failure/famine/starvation. Advances in agricultural practices -- better seeds, fertilizer, irrigation -- and the technology to ship surplus agricultural products around the globe have eased shortages of food in many places. How long before serious shortages occur?
Okavango reminds us that the world has not agreed on any long-term salutation to the problems facing humanity but Gemstok has -- is it visionary or diabolical?
Additional details will ruin this book and I don't want to spoil your fun.
No graphic sex or violence
Okavango reminds us that the world has not agreed on any long-term salutation to the problems facing humanity but Gemstok has -- is it visionary or diabolical?
Additional details will ruin this book and I don't want to spoil your fun.
No graphic sex or violence
August 27, 2014
Closer to 3 1/2 stars. Premise caught my interest. A vaccine with great promise in fighting TB in African trials is now being introduced in the U.S. but some Nazi era research has been used to introduce a contagion in the vaccine. When a couple of innocent bystanders are seen as loose ends, they slowly begin to piece together a frightening conspiracy. Found it an enjoyable way to pass the time at the beach and pool on vacation.
November 20, 2013
I enjoyed this book, especially liked the twists near the end.
May 19, 2015
This book was a real thrill ride it sucked you in and it didn't let go. Tis The kind of book I love to read when the day is stormy.
October 31, 2013
very good
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