潘朵拉處方

by Unknown, 詹姆斯·薛利丹, 謝佳真 (Translator)

這個隱瞞了四十多年的祕密一旦揭露，
將使全球人民震驚，醫藥界權威崩盤……。

「他們」的任務是消滅疾病，
可是，如果沒了疾病，「他們」也會滅亡，
為了生存，於是「他們」……。

長久以來，許多人試圖出書揭發這個真相，都神祕地不了了之。
這一回，運用了小說的形式，
加上出版前數萬人連署請願的護駕，終於闖關成功！
你可以選擇不相信，這正是「他們」所希望的！

一紙傳真，祕密地傳進崔維斯博士家中，傳真上字跡潦草，充滿密語。這個專門研究金字塔及百慕達三角等世界謎團的歷史學家，很快地察覺國家特勤單位在追殺他，阻礙他解開祕密。他邊逃亡邊找答案，赫然驚覺，四十多年前，一項近代醫藥史上最重大的發現，被有力人士掩蓋下來，知悉這內幕的人，不是被迫成為共謀，就是遭到不測。被「制裁」過的人，層級之高，你可能不願相信。這祕密一旦揭開，就像打開潘朵拉的盒子，將使全球醫藥界威信崩盤，人民震怒……。

Genres: Fiction, Book Club

468 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2007

About the author

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Reviews

[Tifanee Mask Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an incredibly easy book to fly through if you have any interest in thrillers and conspiracy theories… if you can get past the fact that it’s riddled with typos and misogyny. The one not-ancient female character is objectified and sexualized throughout the entire novel… none of the commentary on her is flattering but just honestly gross to read. I caught multiple typos throughout the book and wondered if the publishers cared to even skim the story. I enjoyed reading the book otherwise, though I’d call it a bit of a cheap thrill.

Updating on 7/9 to say: And another thing… the one off-handed mention of rape in the book was completely unnecessary.

[Janice Lombardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense and intriguing...

At first, he main characters seem disconnected. However, as you delve into this read, you will find suspense at every corner and unfold the web that interconnects those in the story.

Generally I would not choose a book from this genre - but I am glad that I did! A truly "hard to put down" drama!

Many Thanks to IPA, Dudley Court Press and NetGalley for a superb read!

[Kristance Harlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book and how it used extreme conspiracy theories to fuel the plot. I did NOT like the couple of paragraphs where it is implied that HIV does not cause AIDS. That is a very tiny part in the book and was completely unnecessary, without it I would have loved the book because it was such a page turner but I feel so strongly about that issue that it really brought down my opinion of the book. I would still encourage people to read this book, it's fast paced and has a kick ass female character in it. It's a complete fictional story but most of the history and conspiracies that make up the mystery and excitement are true (except that HIV bull).

[David Kao · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pandora Prescription is a challenging book and it was a good book , the main characters they are trying to find out something and the CIA"s are chasing them , so they have to escape and solve the problem , the process is exciting .

[Beth Pinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the worst book I’ve read in a while. The writing was fraught with grammatical errors. The dialogue between the characters was unrealistic and very repetitive. It was clear that the author did not trust the reader to be able to follow the story or remember prior “conversations” between the characters so he had to spell everything out. There were multiple typographical errors as well. Although the story was somewhat compelling, it could have been told in a fraction of the time and,unfortunately, the extended telling of it was not that enjoyable.

[Katie O. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite the conspiracy theory mash up! And a pretty dark take for 'service to country' theme. Plenty of passages are beautifully written and several characters have unique traits and backstories. Lots of research on significant topics (JKF, cancer care); facts & theories create a twisty plot (with a modicum of info dumping that mostly fits). However, the high points are notably undermined by poor editing, uneven character arcs, and an ending that seems to only set up a sequel.

[Elisa Schiorlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

lo scrittore esperto di misteri irrisolti Dan Reavis viene coinvolto in un caso stranissimo di cospirazione governativa e industriale,

[Janelle Mcintyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Pandora Prescription was a pleasant surprise for me. Reviews compared it to The Da Vinci code, which remains my favorite book. However, other "Da Vinci Code-like" books fell way short so I expected to be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised. First, the book was well written. It moved from the first chapter straight through to the end. It was well-paced and certainly kept you in suspense as there was constant twists and turns in the story. I even found the conspiracy theories and other "revelations" to be interesting - the more factually based, i.e. the more plausible, the more interesting. Russian spies, the Kennedy assassination, a major medical cover-up... It sounds like the book would be all over the place trying to bring too many elements into the story but the author did a great job of incorporating them all and providing the reader with that critical link that pulled all the pieces together. Overall, I found this to be a very good book and would recommend it to someone interested in a fast, compelling read with a healthy dose of suspense and intrigue!

Also, I think it's worth mentioning after reading some of the other reviews: This is a work of fiction based on some factual elements. Authors bend the truth in a way that fits into their story-writing. If this book piqued your interest in Laetrile, the pharmaceutical industry, the SVR/GDI/CIA, or any of the other elements presented in the book... I implore you to NOT take this book at face value but rather to DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. The Pandora Prescription is not a history book, it is a novel.

[tatiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Conspiracy/thriller/suspense novels-of-the-week aren't generally my first choice in literature, but since I'll read just about anything you put in front of me (including cereal boxes and the classifieds) I figured I give this one a shot.

Despite my inner protestations to the possibility of liking this "truth-or-fiction" book, I found each quick, catchy little chapters compelling enough to get me to move on to the next one. Then the next. Before you could say "Da Vinci Code", I'd finished a (possibly true? Could it be???) story that indeed had me all riled up and wondering what kind of evil lies and utter bullcrap actually goes on behind the iron-clad double-doors of Big Pharma and Big Government (besides the stuff we already know about. Like 9/11. And Elvis)...and I guess that was kinda Sheridan's point, huh? I mean, what if your average, blue-blooded, doomed-to-get-Cancer-at-some-point-in-his/her-life American reads this and actually THINKS about it? Or, worse, wants to do something about it??!?

...Feh. Who does he think he is, anyway (that godless pinko commie bastard)?...DoG Ble$$ AmeriKa!

[René · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's get the negative out of the way: there were many grammatical/editorial errors.
I've seen a few reviews that mention the writing style and errors, but don't really touch on the story behind the story, which is that the government will find a way to cover up it's mess and try very well not to let anyone in on the secret.

Alright, now that that's done, I could not put this book down. This book involves an author, Dan Travis, who is drawn into a governmental conspiracy by Clinton Lablanc, who is a secret service agent. The government has covered up a drug, Laetrile, and they try to uncover the truth and let the general public know.

Great read! Good plot! Great information on a government conspiracy! If you like to read, pick this one up.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book immensely. It was full of conspiracy theories and espionage-inspired action. It was more or less about laetrile, a derivative of apricots. I remember the big laetrile publicity from the 70-80s, when my brother had cancer. I always wanted to understand how it was supposed to work. This book did a great job of breaking down complex medical information so it was comprehensible. In another life (when I wasn't teaching 10 hours a day), it would prompt me to do more laetrile research to discover where the fiction/nonfiction entertainment lines were drawn.

[Rosanna Shen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit disappointed. Replace Travis with Robert Langdon, any medical terms with religious or catholic or masonic, than you've got the Lost Symbol all over again. Even the plots where professor Travis talks about little unknown interesting history bits are similar to those in Dan Brown's books.. The analysis to the inside of the medical cartel, though, is not detailed and insightful... I did, however, eat more almonds now.:-)

[Heather Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing style was just as bad as Dan Brown's however the content is extraordinary. It's disgusting to think that if this were true, the government and some of the medical community are outright killing people for money. The book was almost banned which says to me that someone is trying to hide something....I know nothing on the subject however I'm in the process of researching the information and hopefully will find some answers.

[Ana Rusness-petersen]

I think basically everything about this book was perfect. I bought it because it sounded like an interesting plot, but also because the cover looked intriguing, it was a thick book with a flexible cover, and had old style rugged edges. And it didn't let me down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a person currently battling cancer, this book saved my life. I was unaware of Laetrile or B17 until I came across this amazing story. I highly recommend this to anyone who has had or knows someone with cancer.

[Jen]

I am anxiously waiting for this to arrive - it is not in paperback yet but picked it up on amazon hardcover used...it is supposed to be a davinci code like concept, only based on pharmecuetical company conspiracies...

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this three stars to reflect the poor writing and editing, but I loved this book for all the wrong reasons. It was a good page-turner and a very quick read. The writing was horribly dramatic -- my favorite part was the internal monologue several of the major characters maintained.

[Terra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is not super well-written, but it's definitely interesting. Written by someone who was "in the know" re: covert government activities. It inspired me to look up the facts behind the fiction. Very fast-paced. It reads like a Dan Brown novel. Great for an airplane ride!

[Sherry Cogburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast paced novel based on FACT that the US does not use the proven cancer cure/treatment Laetril as other countries do. This conspiracy is laid out along with compeling evidence into the Kennedy Assasination conspiracy. Very interesting and thought provoking. Highly recommended.

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was poorly edited and not well written. The author weaves his story around a JFK conspiracy and a pharmaceutical conspiracy. He does move the plot forward at a good pace and I did keep reading to learn how in the world he would pull all this together.

[L · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't waste your time. It's marketed as a Da Vinci code "look alike", but it fails to compare on so, so many levels. I rarely quit books, and I did NOT quit on this one, but there were several times I almost did.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few conspiracy theories all in one book. There were a few parts that were extremely boring, some other stuff to ponder..."What if?" It was noted as a Da Vinci Code knock-off, but I don't think it is in the same league as any of Dan Brown's books.

[mr. 阿創 · Rating 2 out of 5]

前百頁啃來食之無味，作者文采貧乏，角色平板情節老套，據說後半進入「主題」後才稍有意思，期待不要欲振乏力。

2009/3/25

同樣將甘迺迪之死，乃至雷根遇刺跟「某大勢力」陰謀掛勾起來，《貨幣戰爭》在這方面的經營顯然更勝一籌。整本書的架構節奏有若《達文西密碼》仿作，更具爭議處在於本書癟腳得多，要是不想閱讀糟糕的小說，又對這本書好奇，只消上網Google「苦杏仁苷」，或是看看最後50頁便能一窺究竟。

[Collin Shea · Rating 3 out of 5]

A moderately entertaining mystery, conspiracy. Similar to the Da Vinci Code, although not nearly as engrossing.

[Becca Secor]

Book at MK

[Carole · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful. Don't waste your time. Sophomoric writing. Insipid characters whom I could not care less about. Moronic storyline. A terrible waste of good trees.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good thriller that leaves you pondering the possibilities. This book left me even angrier about government and big business. If you like conspiracies, then this book is for you.

[Donna · Rating 1 out of 5]

My local library didn't own it which might have been a clue. The writing is rendundant and weak the editing is worse. "pot marked cheeks" Didn't finish it.

[Kim Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't put this one down, just finished up and loved it. Never a boring moment, always guessing what's next and never expecting what comes!

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was pretty mediocre.

The editing was awful.The writing was repetitive & the story was anti-climactic .

On the up side - it was an easy / quick read.