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The C Clef
Faced with an epidemic of 13 million new cases of cancer, the World Health Organisation has offered a reward of US$7.5bn for irrefutable proof of a scientific cure.
Leading American oncologist Dr Hannah Siekierkowski discovers a secret buried in a London research laboratory that will change medical science and raise new questions about the cause of the disease.
It could save the lives of millions of innocent people. But she is not the first to make the discovery. Now Hannah’s own life could be at stake as she uncovers acts of cruelty perpetrated in the name of medical science and faces a life-threatening dilemma within her own family.
Leading American oncologist Dr Hannah Siekierkowski discovers a secret buried in a London research laboratory that will change medical science and raise new questions about the cause of the disease.
It could save the lives of millions of innocent people. But she is not the first to make the discovery. Now Hannah’s own life could be at stake as she uncovers acts of cruelty perpetrated in the name of medical science and faces a life-threatening dilemma within her own family.
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2016
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About the author
Andrew Harris
3 books2 followersThrillers with a Social Conscience writer Andrew Harris is on a mission to change the world through crime fiction.
Born in Liverpool, he moved from the United Kingdom to New Zealand in 2008, following a successful career running his own executive search consultancy.
His passion is crime fiction. Andrew strongly believes this genre provides the perfect vehicle for saving humanity. He writes thrillers that put fictional characters into real life situations.
Andrew has created The Human Spirit Series; crime thrillers designed to be Provocative – Informative – Entertaining.
Why isn’t there a cure for cancer? How do we end world poverty? What causes addictive behaviour? How are we going to feed 9 billion people without destroying our precious planet?
The first book in the series, The C Clef, was published in April 2016 and is an action packed thriller for the lovers of crime fiction, conspiracy theorists and free spirits looking for a really gripping read.
A Litany of Good Intentions, the second book in the series, sees the same two protagonists fighting poverty and injustice in India. It was published in October 2017.
The third book, More, explores the dark world of obsession, greed and addictive behaviour against a backdrop of diabetes and global food production.
A psychological thriller, More is set in New York, London and South America and was published in April 2020.
Born in Liverpool, he moved from the United Kingdom to New Zealand in 2008, following a successful career running his own executive search consultancy.
His passion is crime fiction. Andrew strongly believes this genre provides the perfect vehicle for saving humanity. He writes thrillers that put fictional characters into real life situations.
Andrew has created The Human Spirit Series; crime thrillers designed to be Provocative – Informative – Entertaining.
Why isn’t there a cure for cancer? How do we end world poverty? What causes addictive behaviour? How are we going to feed 9 billion people without destroying our precious planet?
The first book in the series, The C Clef, was published in April 2016 and is an action packed thriller for the lovers of crime fiction, conspiracy theorists and free spirits looking for a really gripping read.
A Litany of Good Intentions, the second book in the series, sees the same two protagonists fighting poverty and injustice in India. It was published in October 2017.
The third book, More, explores the dark world of obsession, greed and addictive behaviour against a backdrop of diabetes and global food production.
A psychological thriller, More is set in New York, London and South America and was published in April 2020.
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August 20, 2018
This is an interesting story but was not for me-this doesn't mean that the book wasn't good I just couldn't get into the story
October 5, 2017
I just wish I could get every person who enjoys a good thriller to read this book! I think this book deserves better promotion and would love Andrew Harris to get the recognition and credit that he deserves for writing such an epic thriller (I do not use those words lightly).
This is such a competitive market, and one where there seems to be at least one new book published every day (and to be frank, I have read some good, some mediocre and some really shocking books in this genre so far this year) this stands head and shoulders above all others.
I cannot praise the author’s writing skills, characterisation, subject matter, the way the different parts of the story flow so easily from one part into the other and so seamlessly back and forth over the time span of 80 years. I just loved this book.
I happened to purchase this book as I requested a copy of Andrew’s 2nd book “A Litany of Good Intentions” from the publishers in advance of the publishing date to review the same. I hadn’t realised it was part of a trilogy, and as I cannot bear to read books out of sequence I bought C Clef to read first. I am so delighted that I did and I discovered this great new author. I will post a review of Litany of Good Intentions once I have read the same (it is due for publication on 12th October 2017). I cannot wait to read it and I just hope it is good as C Clef!
Recommended for anyone who appreciates a good read and discovering a new author.
This is such a competitive market, and one where there seems to be at least one new book published every day (and to be frank, I have read some good, some mediocre and some really shocking books in this genre so far this year) this stands head and shoulders above all others.
I cannot praise the author’s writing skills, characterisation, subject matter, the way the different parts of the story flow so easily from one part into the other and so seamlessly back and forth over the time span of 80 years. I just loved this book.
I happened to purchase this book as I requested a copy of Andrew’s 2nd book “A Litany of Good Intentions” from the publishers in advance of the publishing date to review the same. I hadn’t realised it was part of a trilogy, and as I cannot bear to read books out of sequence I bought C Clef to read first. I am so delighted that I did and I discovered this great new author. I will post a review of Litany of Good Intentions once I have read the same (it is due for publication on 12th October 2017). I cannot wait to read it and I just hope it is good as C Clef!
Recommended for anyone who appreciates a good read and discovering a new author.
May 14, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Written in 3 parts it explores why there supposedly still isn't a cure for cancer, the pharmaceutical industry and how it exploits people in need and the strength of people with a good human spirit to stand up for what's right. Particularly enjoyed part 2 which takes us back to Nazi Germany and the medical experimentation being conducted. Very well researched and compelling read.
July 15, 2018
Excellent
One of the very best books I've read in a long, long time. The story of the camps during WW II brought some of horrors home yet also how it may have effected one man. I would recommend this one highly.
One of the very best books I've read in a long, long time. The story of the camps during WW II brought some of horrors home yet also how it may have effected one man. I would recommend this one highly.
July 6, 2018
Crazy good!
The complex topic was dealt with in a way that the layman could follow. A call to action for the medical community!!
The complex topic was dealt with in a way that the layman could follow. A call to action for the medical community!!
August 17, 2016
Mixed feelings about this one. Some of it felt a bit contrived and the story line jerky.
May 11, 2020
Great pacey thriller.Loved the characters particularly detective sergeant mole and Trigger.
Here is to the remainder of the Human Trilogy Series !
Here is to the remainder of the Human Trilogy Series !
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