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Growth
In the not-too-distant future, a life-altering energy drink called Lifio sets the world on fire. Using CRISPR technology, the drink causes a genetic mutation that reverses the effects of aging and cures all diseases and ailments. These absurdly positive effects create a manic demand for the drink and, within months, sales of Lifio are booming around the globe. It isn’t long, though, before a darker side The mutation is permanent after just one drink, and those changed are beginning to grow...
Spanning a decade, Growth follows the efforts of a team of scientists, public health specialists, and software engineers, led by the inspirational and pragmatic US President Williamson, to stop the mutation before starvation sweeps across the world. As they struggle to close Pandora’s Box, the fate of the human race hangs perilously in the balance, with only one Relentless, unending growth.
Growth, a dystopian science fiction novel, tells the story of a dedicated group’s desperate attempts to stop technology run amok, it’s also a tale of political drama and scientific discovery, of the American dream and limitless excess, of progress and consequences - all intertwined in a disturbingly possible future.
Spanning a decade, Growth follows the efforts of a team of scientists, public health specialists, and software engineers, led by the inspirational and pragmatic US President Williamson, to stop the mutation before starvation sweeps across the world. As they struggle to close Pandora’s Box, the fate of the human race hangs perilously in the balance, with only one Relentless, unending growth.
Growth, a dystopian science fiction novel, tells the story of a dedicated group’s desperate attempts to stop technology run amok, it’s also a tale of political drama and scientific discovery, of the American dream and limitless excess, of progress and consequences - all intertwined in a disturbingly possible future.
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Published July 7, 2021
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April 25, 2021
This was a slow burn novel that included so much unnecessary information. Rather than feel time constrictive it felt time consumptive. Still an interesting concept with a nice multiple POV but just not what I was hoping for.
March 21, 2021
Horrible ending!
The book had such promise. Good storyline, good character development and kept my interest. But then you get to the ending like this book had and you have to wonder why? Why would the author subject you to an ending like that when with a key stone, it could have all come together with a happy conclusion.
The book had such promise. Good storyline, good character development and kept my interest. But then you get to the ending like this book had and you have to wonder why? Why would the author subject you to an ending like that when with a key stone, it could have all come together with a happy conclusion.
March 1, 2021
Long Term Effects
A “scientific” discovery in Iceland puts a soft drink on the market that cures every disease and promises immortality. At what cost? People begin to grow...and grow. A thriller—the only puzzling thing was how long it took people who grew an extra foot or two to realize something was going on—but in this century the average height has increased pretty remarkably without anyone knowing why, or caring. Just take the time to explore long term effects, is the moral of this exciting tale.
A “scientific” discovery in Iceland puts a soft drink on the market that cures every disease and promises immortality. At what cost? People begin to grow...and grow. A thriller—the only puzzling thing was how long it took people who grew an extra foot or two to realize something was going on—but in this century the average height has increased pretty remarkably without anyone knowing why, or caring. Just take the time to explore long term effects, is the moral of this exciting tale.
May 21, 2022
Interesting concept. The way it ends I assume there will be a sequel. The biggest problem for me (other than the multiple copyediting errors) was that the characters were shallow, stereotypical versions of their type. As a scientist myself I was particularly put off by Carrie, but the others were just as bad.
February 28, 2021
Nope
The title caught my eye, and so did the first chapter, even after all the errors. But how dare this author not even use spellchecker.
So passed stopped b reading second chapter.
And you want fans? Readers? Not a chance!!!
The title caught my eye, and so did the first chapter, even after all the errors. But how dare this author not even use spellchecker.
So passed stopped b reading second chapter.
And you want fans? Readers? Not a chance!!!
April 24, 2021
Heard this book was good but disappointed its unavailable. Hurry and get this book out for your fans!
Because other says its worth the read. They didn't past a comment. Just word of mouth. I am looking forward to this read
Because other says its worth the read. They didn't past a comment. Just word of mouth. I am looking forward to this read
July 1, 2021
Interesting read. Lots of characters, some come together at the end. Not clean plot structure, most characters not fully developed, some stereotypes. politics, scientists, executives. BUT I still enjoyed it. Quick read, scary possibility, kept my interest.
August 25, 2021
Amazing concept
I couldn’t put this down from beginning to end. Not only an amazing idea but such good recognition and execution of government reaction as we see it today. Probably the best booki have read in a while.
I couldn’t put this down from beginning to end. Not only an amazing idea but such good recognition and execution of government reaction as we see it today. Probably the best booki have read in a while.
April 8, 2021
Living in a disease free world,how good is it
A fun and quick read, an interesting subject about what happens when you cure all.disease. Do you become God like?
A fun and quick read, an interesting subject about what happens when you cure all.disease. Do you become God like?
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