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The Cure
Since the devastating nuclear explosion spread insurmountable amounts of radiation two years ago, Earth has been ravaged by cancer. More people than ever before are suffering from the disease. All are searching for a cure, including the World Space Agency. After a hopeful substance, called gavite, is found on a faraway moon, astronaut Sam Parker must walk a delicate line between the military and civilians stationed there. Tasked to fly a deadly mission in a wicked fast Blackhawk, he must bring back all the gavite he can to save his wife and the people of planet Earth. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, can Sam also survive the looming threat following first contact with aliens?
255 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2025
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April 26, 2025
"The Cure" by Kavyn Abel is a clean, uplifting sci-fi adventure that’s perfect for readers of all ages. With no swearing or inappropriate content, it’s a refreshing read you can feel good about sharing. The story follows a brave crew as they journey through space in search of a cure, encountering mysterious aliens and exciting challenges along the way. It's packed with heart and delivers a meaningful message that sticks with you. Highly recommended for anyone who loves thoughtful science fiction with a positive message.
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June 1, 2025was glad to read kavyns book
December 5, 2025
This book is such a fun and fast paced read! My favorite part is how Sam progressed and changed by the end. I enjoyed his interactions with Carol and also with his crew. Pick this up if you want a quick and uplifting read, appropriate for all ages!
December 22, 2025
Disclaimer: Kavyn is a friend of mine, so I have given this book a five star review even though my actual feelings do not reflect that score. I have talked with him about those feelings prior to writing this review.
The structure and premise of this story are its greatest strengths. I enjoyed the intellectual build up that leads right into a Top Gun–esque middle third. The resolution has strong overtones of humanism and empathy, which I found refreshing compared to the darker books I tend to read.
The depth of the characters were where I felt the story lacking. Some of the ways things played out were too squeaky clean to me, and not nuanced, ambiguous, or—to put it plainly—painful enough to suspend any disbelief. I would have felt more invested if I felt that Sam, for instance, had more taken from him on an emotional level. It would have felt more satisfying to see that the hero completed a great duty, but for some price.
All in all, this book was enjoyable and fast-paced with clearly stated morals, though it sometimes ran faster than its feet could take it.
Which is why I would have otherwise given this 3/5 stars.
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The structure and premise of this story are its greatest strengths. I enjoyed the intellectual build up that leads right into a Top Gun–esque middle third. The resolution has strong overtones of humanism and empathy, which I found refreshing compared to the darker books I tend to read.
The depth of the characters were where I felt the story lacking. Some of the ways things played out were too squeaky clean to me, and not nuanced, ambiguous, or—to put it plainly—painful enough to suspend any disbelief. I would have felt more invested if I felt that Sam, for instance, had more taken from him on an emotional level. It would have felt more satisfying to see that the hero completed a great duty, but for some price.
All in all, this book was enjoyable and fast-paced with clearly stated morals, though it sometimes ran faster than its feet could take it.
Which is why I would have otherwise given this 3/5 stars.
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