ChildSaver: ChildSaver

by George Kreigler III

Jessie Williams, a Neuroscientist, is on the verge of a revolutionary breakthrough that could change the intellectual learning ability of humanity. His goal was much simpler, to help children with learning disabilities.Bill Deaken, the powerful Senator from Mississippi and also a Presidential candidate, has been watching the drug development very carefully. He wants the drug and the power that goes with having a team in the White House with a superior intellect. His goal and promise to America is to reset the corrupt legal machine destroying the country.The battle that ensues leaves Jessie and his team running for their lives as unknown forces are working to take control of his life's work.

436 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2013

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What if there was a pill that would allow a child with developmental disabilities to go from a struggling student to a child prodigy? What if this pill offered the chance of a normal life for those that were severely cognitively delayed? This book is about a neuroscientist named Jessie Williams, who happens to be on the verge of creating such a pill. A miracle drug that would give life back to those that had it torn away by institutions, hospitals, or faulty genetics. Also a dream come true to desperate parents, who have a tough road ahead of them. Even though William’s drug seems like imagination come to life, there are those that would see it used for evil; people like Bill Deaken, a senator from Mississippi. Those in the political world would use it for unlimited gain and profit off of its unknown potential abilities. Before long those that are attached to the drug are found dead, while lawyers by the numbers seem to be attacked by madmen. Could the two somehow be connected? Can Jessie find out who the killer or killers are before it is too late?

I was not sure what I was getting into when I first received this book. I was intrigued by the idea when I read the blurb on the description of the web page. I must say that I enjoyed the book very much. I found it a little slow for about the first 20 pages and then it picked up for me and from there I was intrigued. I loved how the author used an idea that I have never seen before in the suspense genre. I myself have a special needs child, so this book was even more interesting to me. Who would not want a child to have a medication that could possibly reverse disabilities? Can you say hell yes!!!!! I enjoyed the killers and I liked how they were not gender specific. The author chose to take a different route and that was very nice to see. The story line was detailed, but not overly so to the point that I was overwhelmed. It was right on target. I think this book would be a great movie! The book reads like one for me. I want to thank both goodreads and author for sending me this book in a giveaway. It was much appreciated! I highly recommend this book and I honestly enjoyed it. I really do hope someone gets the word out there. Hollywood keeps rehashing old crap. We need some new material and this book would be a nice change!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the first several chapters of this book, I thought "what did I get myself into?" - I received this book on goodreads with the intention of providing an honest review. I set it aside, wasn't ready to struggle through another book. Finally picked it up again with the old plod-on attitude. That is when I discovered the story was getting interesting.

The premise of the book - a scientist is at work developing a drug to improve memory/learning capacity in mentally challenged children. His dream of opening the world to these kids is close to happening. Of course there are others that want the drug for their own purposes.

The thing about this book that really struck me and had me turning pages quick enough to create a breeze - it is too plausible. Yeah, you have to accept this type of research is ongoing and close to fruition. I don't have an issue with that - medical research is doing things about which few members of the public are aware. Then there is the political system. Great rhetoric can sway a lot of people. Toss in ambition, the lust for power, lack of ethics and morals and a huge ego. Mix with an upcoming presidential election. You have "Childsaver".

Finally decided the first several chapters were just setting things up (although I think more editing would have helped). Once hooked, it is a crazy fast paced ride and no one is safe. I wanted to give this three and one half stars, have rounded up and down for too long, went with four simply because I plan on picking up the next book as soon as I know it's available. Read it then see if you can see and listen to politicians and their carefully crafted I-care speeches without wanting to look much deeper into their motivation. Thank you, goodreads.

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novel and I'm looking forward to the sequel. It surprised me in many ways. The premise of the story is that a drug is being created to help those who are developmentally delayed or challenged increase their Intelligence quotients to genius level. A white supremacist politician is looking to get his hands on it to promote his personal agenda and gain power in the country. This leads to a compelling backstory for the assassins involved as well as the researchers and lay people who are involved with the development of the drug. The story is well written and the ending was very curious. Looking forward to seeing where this sequel heads!