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Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles #6
Empty Promises
Big pharma is buying all the politicians in D.C. They can then legally unleash their new, but deadly, super-narcotic on the American public. When Hank Green has a bad reaction to a drug during a study, Jack Bass, MD gets involved. He soon discovers that many Veterans are being conned into enrolling in the same drug study…and many are dying as a result. Will Jack survive looking under the rocks of the political landscape as he attempts to stop this scourge? Move over Jack Reacher, and make room for Jack Bass, MD. “A fantastic thrilling adventure that kept me glued to the pages. Every story tops the one before it."
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386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2018
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August 4, 2019
Heart-Thumping Medical Thriller
If you love a good heart-thumping medical thriller, you’ll love Edwin Dasso’s Empty Promises. Dasso is a new author to me but Empty Promises had me hooked on the first page. I loved his fast-paced adrenaline-rush style.
A new drug with instant addiction eventually kills most users but the villains see only dollar signs and push the drug on veterans. After looking death in the face, Jack Bass’s friend Hank manages to kick the drug, but not before Bass vows to take down the bad guys including the pharmaceutical company, distributers, and politicians behind the money-making scheme.
I love how this is book 6 in the series, but the story completely stands alone. I highly recommend Empty Promises and give it 4.5 only because of some editing errors.
If you love a good heart-thumping medical thriller, you’ll love Edwin Dasso’s Empty Promises. Dasso is a new author to me but Empty Promises had me hooked on the first page. I loved his fast-paced adrenaline-rush style.
A new drug with instant addiction eventually kills most users but the villains see only dollar signs and push the drug on veterans. After looking death in the face, Jack Bass’s friend Hank manages to kick the drug, but not before Bass vows to take down the bad guys including the pharmaceutical company, distributers, and politicians behind the money-making scheme.
I love how this is book 6 in the series, but the story completely stands alone. I highly recommend Empty Promises and give it 4.5 only because of some editing errors.
August 10, 2019
Wowza, I am clearly impressed with this medical thriller. Jack, George, Hank, Amanda, Sara, and Sasha all bring their attributes to this story.
This book really touched my heart. My father and husband are both disabled veterans and I couldn’t imagine what I would do if this experimental drug found its way into their hands. It is sad to know Pharma companies do not care what happens to the patient as long as a profit can be made.
This story is well written. The dialogue is witty, tough, and in some instances scary. The characters are flawless and it’s clear as to the roles they play. The scenery is spot on and the subject matter of this book was engaging and thorough. I simply couldn’t put the book down. Well done Mr. Dasso! 5 glorious stars.
This book really touched my heart. My father and husband are both disabled veterans and I couldn’t imagine what I would do if this experimental drug found its way into their hands. It is sad to know Pharma companies do not care what happens to the patient as long as a profit can be made.
This story is well written. The dialogue is witty, tough, and in some instances scary. The characters are flawless and it’s clear as to the roles they play. The scenery is spot on and the subject matter of this book was engaging and thorough. I simply couldn’t put the book down. Well done Mr. Dasso! 5 glorious stars.
August 1, 2019
OMG! this story' was so scary and realistic that it kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. A plot with lots of drama and action using elements of greed and conspiracy from the pharmaceutical company who had developed a drug causing addictions and deaths. Jack, the main character, is like a dog with a bone as he goes after the bad guys , investigates the who, why, what, and where of it all, and tries to keep the people he cares about out of harm's way. Loved how it ended Truly a great story and one I would highly recommend.
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August 11, 2019Good theory
Seemed scattered at times and incomplete . Pharmadosh, a drug company , has a new CEO who has been brought in to improve the profit for the organization . His idea is to make a drug so addictive that anyone taking it will have to keep getting it. Jack Bass and family end up getting involved . That gets Jack looking into the drug and company . Needless to say , since this is Jack , it is an exceedingly complicated mess reaching high into the country's administration .
Seemed scattered at times and incomplete . Pharmadosh, a drug company , has a new CEO who has been brought in to improve the profit for the organization . His idea is to make a drug so addictive that anyone taking it will have to keep getting it. Jack Bass and family end up getting involved . That gets Jack looking into the drug and company . Needless to say , since this is Jack , it is an exceedingly complicated mess reaching high into the country's administration .
August 3, 2019
A fast paced medical thriller that I was unable to put down. An interesting perspective on the Opioid crisis-a greedy pharmaceutical company ceo develops an addictive drug testing it on vets. When Jack Bass's friend Hank becomes a victim he investigates the reasons behind Hank's strange behavior. A well written story with great character development that was an amazing read from start to finish. I can't recommend this enough.
August 11, 2019
This is a action medical thriller that brings a scary subject to life. Greed and power threaten vets and eventially the whole public with a dangerous new perscription drug. The drug companies, govenment, medicial profession and ordinary citizens are all woven together to bring this page turning novel to life. The characters are well written and relatable. Looking forward to reading more books in this series and by this author.
August 14, 2019
This felt more like a movie than a book. I loved how action packed it was. It felt like something Tom Cruise or even Tom Hank would have starred in. Well a Tom of the A list caliber! Cover ups, conspiracy, political intrigue and medical thriller. It has everything for a Saturday night movie in a book. I loved the hero and his quest to do what is right and comes up against the big political machine. Though not too realistic it has enough truth that it makes it a very thrilling ride!
September 30, 2020
This is the first book I read from this autor and let me tell you that I loved it! I can tell it wont be the last. Such a good book with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. The story is so complex but at the same time easy to follow, the writing is amazing too! the author describes it all in a way that I felt like I was on the story! it felt so real! the excitement is endless! Amazing job! definitely a must read to every Mistery-thriller lover!
August 4, 2019
A wonderful medical thriller
This is an author I have never heard of or read before today. This was a heart stopping rollercoaster ride of emotions! It gives another view of the opioid crisis most would not even think about.
Lots of action and murder, the twists and turns leave you on the edge of your seat.
This is an author I have never heard of or read before today. This was a heart stopping rollercoaster ride of emotions! It gives another view of the opioid crisis most would not even think about.
Lots of action and murder, the twists and turns leave you on the edge of your seat.
July 25, 2019
Military medical thriller
This is a great mystery medical thriller. The writing is exceptional, the detail is very well done, and the story flowed nicely. The main characters are those that you can get behind and route for. Well done Me Dasso. Really is a 4.5.
This is a great mystery medical thriller. The writing is exceptional, the detail is very well done, and the story flowed nicely. The main characters are those that you can get behind and route for. Well done Me Dasso. Really is a 4.5.
August 1, 2019
this was a really great book! there is a new drug out there that is making people go crazy or killing them. one guy has one dose and something is not right. his friend starts to look into it and almost gets killed. there in something rotten going on . you must read to find out what happens.
August 1, 2019
Great book
This military medical thriller has it all: great characters, chilling premise, heart pounding scenes and justice at the end. Edwin Dasso has written a well structured thriller that keeps you on your toes until the very satisfying end. It’s a must read.
This military medical thriller has it all: great characters, chilling premise, heart pounding scenes and justice at the end. Edwin Dasso has written a well structured thriller that keeps you on your toes until the very satisfying end. It’s a must read.
August 3, 2019
This was an interesting book. It has lots of action and murder involved. The main character is likable and is always getting involved into something that gets him in trouble. He does solve the problem with lots of danger to himself and family. It is a good read.
July 25, 2019
Empty Promises was a fantastic thrilling adventure that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to the very end.
August 1, 2019
Hmmmmmm
The book is well written. It seems there is never a right time or a good answer. When you try to do the right thing, there is always some one who tries to destroy it.
The book is well written. It seems there is never a right time or a good answer. When you try to do the right thing, there is always some one who tries to destroy it.
January 4, 2020
Military Medical Thriller
Big pharma and corrupt people high up in the government make for a great fast paced thriller. A scary and plausible story about the opioid crisis.
Big pharma and corrupt people high up in the government make for a great fast paced thriller. A scary and plausible story about the opioid crisis.
October 4, 2020
Good story, really makes you wonder what pharmaceutical companies do that we may be unaware of, seems very much possible.
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