Enpidra: The Exodus

by Drew Washington

This story follows a scientist who specializes in genetics and bio-engineering, as she tries to step out of the large shadow of her husband a successful and ruthless founder of a biotech company. On the verge of massive life saving cure she must fend off her husband, the government and other larger companies who wish to profit from her work and the aftermath of a mass exodus on Enpidra. In the end hers and his work leave an ever lasting mark on the species and star system in their demise. They pay the ultimate price.

104 pages, Paperback

First published March 2, 2015

About the author

Drew Washington is a writer who writes character pieces, with most of his work being in romance. He does however venture outside of the genre. He strives to constantly touch people with his work in writing.

Reviews

[Georgia · Rating 4 out of 5]

In a disease addled world, a scientist searches for a cure. ‘Enpidra: The Exodus’ tells the story of a young biochemist overcoming the many problems that stand in her way: an ambitious husband, a damaged planet and a disease that threatens everything she cares about.

Told in compelling, lucid prose, this science-fiction takes the reader by the hand and drags them through the harshly lit corridors and antiseptic labs of Shaina’s world. The book is filled with interesting images of new technology and wondrous science that juxtapose raw accounts of pure human emotion.

I found this combination fascinating, as the warmth of the relationships depicted in the novel contrasted beautifully with the coldness of scientific imagery. Washington would also masterfully experiment with this trope; some relationships would be devoid of warmth, warmth that would then be transferred to the science labs, manifested by the determination and energy of the scientists.

The novel also employs excellent use of language. A fine balance is struck between scientific semantic fields that build an edgy atmosphere and their flipside: snapshots of raw, powerful emotion, images of loss and joy. The constant, creeping threat of disease pervades the novel, keeping the reader engaged whilst simultaneously repulsing them, an effect that is nicely countered by the presence of several well-rounded characters.

It is clear that each character is a product of their environment, something that raises interesting questions about the age old debate of nature and nurture. The use of in-depth character building in the novel adds to the tension. I especially liked the protagonist, with her skill in the lab and seemingly inextinguishable energy.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, relatively short science-fiction, complete with gripping plot, snappy dialogue and a cliff-hanger ending that will leave you thirsting for more.

[Catherine Putsche · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a supremely compelling tale of a young female scientist called Shania, who is keen to find a cure for an unknown deadly disease that is claiming the lives of all her loved ones and threatening to end all human life on the damaged planet of Enpidra. As the disease continues to mutate, due to unknown factors, causing new symptoms that become almost impossible to contain, Shania and her colleagues’ work frantically against the clock to try to find a weakness they can exploit in the virus before it spreads and leaves its everlasting path of destruction on an already ravished planet that is facing the oncoming threat of extinction. Will Shania’s mission succeed? And if so, at what cost? Or will she pay the greatest price for her own demise in a race against not only against time but also against unknown creatures on her pursuit, the greed of a government and several companies whose main focus it to profit from her research.

Drew Washington has created a powerful and well written page turner with an engrossing female protagonist whose plight is believable. Enpidra: The Exodus is set in an imaginary unforgiving planetary system and will take the reader on an unforgettable journey where they can transport in to a completely different world and lose themselves completely. I would highly recommend this engaging escape from reality story to fans of science fiction and speculative fiction.
My Ranking: 5 Stars

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