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Cure: A Time Travel Adventure
How far would you go to save your child’s life?
Bree Smith’s son, Adam, is dying.
Bree is out of money and out of hope when a dishevelled young man, Bateman, approaches her with a proven cure. There’s only one catch: Bree will need to collect it…from the future.
The cost? Just to return with a small package for Bateman.
Once in the future, Bree faces the terrible consequences of the deal she has struck. She must make a final choice: save her son or save humanity?
Conceived by terminal cancer patient, Joshua Castle and brought to print, posthumously, by his mother, Penny, Cure is fast-paced and tense. You wont put it down until you’ve reached the very last page.
Bree Smith’s son, Adam, is dying.
Bree is out of money and out of hope when a dishevelled young man, Bateman, approaches her with a proven cure. There’s only one catch: Bree will need to collect it…from the future.
The cost? Just to return with a small package for Bateman.
Once in the future, Bree faces the terrible consequences of the deal she has struck. She must make a final choice: save her son or save humanity?
Conceived by terminal cancer patient, Joshua Castle and brought to print, posthumously, by his mother, Penny, Cure is fast-paced and tense. You wont put it down until you’ve reached the very last page.
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45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2018
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November 14, 2018
A breathtaking story in a Sci-fi setting.
Actually, when I started reading this book I was a little bit confused about my choice. I thought that this was tha classical story with aliens and sci-fi stuff,not the kind of book that I am used to reading, but ant the end I loved it. It talks about 2 phenomens that are developing in our century; drug addiction and cancer. I didn't enjoy the end at all but I think it's all about personal taste. It's a good short book that you can read while you're travelling. The use of so many adjectives can maybe improve your English knowledge if you are trying to learn this languaget, but I found the words too elaborate and sophisticated for a range of readers like me. (high school students)
I am going to rate this book with 4 stars because it was pretty difficult to understand some words and I didn't enjoyed the end. It could end in a better wat. But as a whole I would advise this book to my friends.
Actually, when I started reading this book I was a little bit confused about my choice. I thought that this was tha classical story with aliens and sci-fi stuff,not the kind of book that I am used to reading, but ant the end I loved it. It talks about 2 phenomens that are developing in our century; drug addiction and cancer. I didn't enjoy the end at all but I think it's all about personal taste. It's a good short book that you can read while you're travelling. The use of so many adjectives can maybe improve your English knowledge if you are trying to learn this languaget, but I found the words too elaborate and sophisticated for a range of readers like me. (high school students)
I am going to rate this book with 4 stars because it was pretty difficult to understand some words and I didn't enjoyed the end. It could end in a better wat. But as a whole I would advise this book to my friends.
December 10, 2018
A fast-paced novella to tug at every heartstring.
Adam is dying and his mother Bree is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to save him. How can she resist? Travelling to the future to bring back a mysterious parcel seems like a fair deal.
The future is not how Bree imagined it and she is faced with an impossible dilemma. If she chooses to save her son, she puts the whole human race at risk. Bree would do anything to have Adam live, but the choice is taken out of her hands…
The authors take us on a mind-boggling journey into the future and they keep the tension taut, from beginning to end. The fantasy is created with skill and a light touch, despite the sadness underpinning the tale.
I highly recommend this poignant read and suggest that you keep a tissue or two handies for the journey.
Well done Joshua and Penny!
Gigi
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
Adam is dying and his mother Bree is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to save him. How can she resist? Travelling to the future to bring back a mysterious parcel seems like a fair deal.
The future is not how Bree imagined it and she is faced with an impossible dilemma. If she chooses to save her son, she puts the whole human race at risk. Bree would do anything to have Adam live, but the choice is taken out of her hands…
The authors take us on a mind-boggling journey into the future and they keep the tension taut, from beginning to end. The fantasy is created with skill and a light touch, despite the sadness underpinning the tale.
I highly recommend this poignant read and suggest that you keep a tissue or two handies for the journey.
Well done Joshua and Penny!
Gigi
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
November 8, 2018
The principal character of this book is a woman called Bree who has a son, Adam, who is affected by terminal cancer. She doesn't have enough money to pay the treatment but an incredible chance comes to her, she has the possibility to get the cure in the future, but she will find something weird.
The book is well written and easy to read. when you start reading you can't stop reading until you reach the end, both because it's very short and because of its interesting story.
If you are used to reading sic-fi books with mind-blowing dramas this books is perfect for you, if not, don't be too narrow-minded and give it a try!
The book is well written and easy to read. when you start reading you can't stop reading until you reach the end, both because it's very short and because of its interesting story.
If you are used to reading sic-fi books with mind-blowing dramas this books is perfect for you, if not, don't be too narrow-minded and give it a try!
December 9, 2018
Given the topic and the back story I really wanted to love the book but don't. The main character gets a visitor that she all to readily believes can time travel but yet has trouble with other parts of his story. There are just too many discrepancies in the story. It is a good attempt at what good be a good story if some revisions were done. While I get that the author was unable to I am still giving my honest opinion.
January 5, 2019
A novella taking on modern day tragedies.
The story focuses on a few current conflicts including the ever present cancer and drug epidemic as well as the profiteering pharmaceutical industry.
Mother, Bree, is at her last wits end trying to figure out what more she can do for her son, Adam. There is no more money, there are no more experimental treatment or therapies, and Adam's energy is running out. Bree is approached by a man who is offering a too-good-to-be-true drug that cures cancer.
There are only a couple of catches, the drug hasn't been developed yet - it's in the future. Bree will be asked to bring back more than just the miracle drug. Finally, the time travel machine might actually ruin her life and she has a very limited amount of time to use it.
This story will take you on a journey where you will feel for the characters, you will question your own stance on morals and ethics, and you might end up shedding a tear or a hundred - have some tissues ready.
Please Note: I received a free copy of this book and I am publishing an unbiased review.
The story focuses on a few current conflicts including the ever present cancer and drug epidemic as well as the profiteering pharmaceutical industry.
Mother, Bree, is at her last wits end trying to figure out what more she can do for her son, Adam. There is no more money, there are no more experimental treatment or therapies, and Adam's energy is running out. Bree is approached by a man who is offering a too-good-to-be-true drug that cures cancer.
There are only a couple of catches, the drug hasn't been developed yet - it's in the future. Bree will be asked to bring back more than just the miracle drug. Finally, the time travel machine might actually ruin her life and she has a very limited amount of time to use it.
This story will take you on a journey where you will feel for the characters, you will question your own stance on morals and ethics, and you might end up shedding a tear or a hundred - have some tissues ready.
Please Note: I received a free copy of this book and I am publishing an unbiased review.
October 19, 2018
The story lives on..,,
As a terminal cancer patient, Josh told this story to his mother, and the story was recently published posthumously. The classic philosophical question of whether you could sacrifice a single life in order to save many lives is set within a time travel framework. A great read!
As a terminal cancer patient, Josh told this story to his mother, and the story was recently published posthumously. The classic philosophical question of whether you could sacrifice a single life in order to save many lives is set within a time travel framework. A great read!
January 12, 2019
How can you not like Time travel, tragedy, a mother’s love, and a little intrigue thrown in for good measure. While this was a short novella, the story will leave you wondering how far you might go if you were faced with a similar situation. I received a copy of Cure through an author promotion and chose to provide this review.
July 29, 2018
Cure: A Time Travel Adventure by Joshua Castle and Penny Castle
Adam is sick. Really sick. He has a rare form of cancer that is difficult and expensive to treat. Bree Smith has always maintained that she would do absolutely anything to save her son, but would she? When Bree meets the mysterious and dishevelled Bateman and is offered the chance to save her son, this is put to the test. A cure exists, but it requires Bree to travel to the future and, in exchange, bring back a small package for Bateman.
This story was conceived by Joshua Castle, himself a terminally ill cancer patient. His mother, Penny, has written Joshua’s story posthumously, bringing his idea to life in this novella. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from Penny, for which I am very grateful.
I enjoyed this story. I liked the characters and thought that it was well written. It is fast-paced and energetic. At times, though, it felt a little too fast-paced. I wanted a bit more time to take some things in and wanted the authors to dwell a little longer on certain parts.
“'I wanted to tell you again how sorry I am,’ The oncologist said quietly as they reached the treatment room. ‘I know that you’d do anything to help your son. I just wish we had options.’ He squeezed her shoulder.
Bree hesitated. Was he right? Would she do anything to save Adam? The oncologist might not have options available, but she did.” – extract from Cure by Joshua Castle and Penny Castle.
I would definitely recommend this book. It is about love, loss, and healing. It has a great feel to it and gives us all a bit of food for thought.
My overall rating is 4 stars.
More on the authors and this book can be found here: https://pennycastlewriter.com/.
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The Paperback Reader©
Adam is sick. Really sick. He has a rare form of cancer that is difficult and expensive to treat. Bree Smith has always maintained that she would do absolutely anything to save her son, but would she? When Bree meets the mysterious and dishevelled Bateman and is offered the chance to save her son, this is put to the test. A cure exists, but it requires Bree to travel to the future and, in exchange, bring back a small package for Bateman.
This story was conceived by Joshua Castle, himself a terminally ill cancer patient. His mother, Penny, has written Joshua’s story posthumously, bringing his idea to life in this novella. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from Penny, for which I am very grateful.
I enjoyed this story. I liked the characters and thought that it was well written. It is fast-paced and energetic. At times, though, it felt a little too fast-paced. I wanted a bit more time to take some things in and wanted the authors to dwell a little longer on certain parts.
“'I wanted to tell you again how sorry I am,’ The oncologist said quietly as they reached the treatment room. ‘I know that you’d do anything to help your son. I just wish we had options.’ He squeezed her shoulder.
Bree hesitated. Was he right? Would she do anything to save Adam? The oncologist might not have options available, but she did.” – extract from Cure by Joshua Castle and Penny Castle.
I would definitely recommend this book. It is about love, loss, and healing. It has a great feel to it and gives us all a bit of food for thought.
My overall rating is 4 stars.
More on the authors and this book can be found here: https://pennycastlewriter.com/.
If you like this post, please follow my pages on Instagram, Facebook, and Goodreads.
Happy reading!
The Paperback Reader©
October 22, 2018
This was a good effort, very readable. Plausible, even. However, the ending made no sense in relation to the story. Skip it.
January 5, 2019
A good short story, well written & I will look out for more by this writer!
August 18, 2018
A mother's quest to help her dying son but at what cost? An intriguing read.
October 29, 2018
I loved this book and recommended it to my high level English students to improve their grammar and vocabulary. It is a fast-paced, sci-fi adventure, where we live the dilemma no mother wishes to be in.
Bree's son, Adam, is dying from cancer and they cannot afford treatment. A strange man offers Bree a failsafe cure, from the future. What will happen? What would YOU do?
A thought provoking story, touching on many interesting themes. A real conversation starter!
Highly recommended, it is short and exciting! (some thought too short!)
Bree's son, Adam, is dying from cancer and they cannot afford treatment. A strange man offers Bree a failsafe cure, from the future. What will happen? What would YOU do?
A thought provoking story, touching on many interesting themes. A real conversation starter!
Highly recommended, it is short and exciting! (some thought too short!)
July 15, 2019
A fast paced novella to tug at every heart string.
Adam is dying and his mother Bree, is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to save him. How can she resist? Travelling to the future to bring back a mysterious parcel, seems like a fair deal.
The future is not how Bree imagined it and she is faced with an impossible dilemma. If she chooses to save her son, she puts the whole human race at risk. Bree would do anything to have Adam live, but the choice is taken out of her hands…
Joshua and Penny Castle take us on a mind boggling journey into the future and they keep the tension taut, from beginning to end. The fantasy is created with skill and a light touch, despite the sadness underpinning the tale.
I highly recommend this poignant read and suggest that you keep a tissue or two handy for the journey.
I salute you, Joshua and Penny Castle.
Adam is dying and his mother Bree, is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to save him. How can she resist? Travelling to the future to bring back a mysterious parcel, seems like a fair deal.
The future is not how Bree imagined it and she is faced with an impossible dilemma. If she chooses to save her son, she puts the whole human race at risk. Bree would do anything to have Adam live, but the choice is taken out of her hands…
Joshua and Penny Castle take us on a mind boggling journey into the future and they keep the tension taut, from beginning to end. The fantasy is created with skill and a light touch, despite the sadness underpinning the tale.
I highly recommend this poignant read and suggest that you keep a tissue or two handy for the journey.
I salute you, Joshua and Penny Castle.
October 31, 2018
So proud to be Joshie's aunt
Shame the book is short, I had to read it extra slowly so I wouldn't finish it too fast :-)
Shame the book is short, I had to read it extra slowly so I wouldn't finish it too fast :-)
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