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The Marlow Project
When ambition becomes a killer.
A fast-paced suspense full of twists and turns. For fans of Black Mirror – where the use of technology comes with a dark side.
After years of relentlessly pursuing his dream, the brilliant Dr Marlow finally achieves his life ambition with his pioneering brain surgery. Read about his unusual methods and what happens when the project gets in the wrong hands.
Set in the near future, Dr Marlow has worked tirelessly all his life. With the support of his loving wife, he finally achieves his breakthrough. Due to the peculiar nature of this breakthrough – the transfer of brains to other bodies – it attracts the wrong sort of attention.
A story which explores Dr Marlow and some of his patients; read about how it all goes deadly wrong when demand exceeds supply. When Dr Marlow finds out what’s really been going on, he must go to drastic lengths to save his project.
***What Readers are saying***
- I loved it! I couldn't believe all the twists and turns
- I really enjoyed the premise and story, especially the exploration of the different ways getting a new skin affected people. I'm so impressed by how the different storylines were weaved in, I really enjoyed them
- I was hooked from the start. I thought it was a really interesting concept, bringing up all kinds of moral issues, and I liked the way it was set out in the form of an interview.
A fast-paced suspense full of twists and turns. For fans of Black Mirror – where the use of technology comes with a dark side.
After years of relentlessly pursuing his dream, the brilliant Dr Marlow finally achieves his life ambition with his pioneering brain surgery. Read about his unusual methods and what happens when the project gets in the wrong hands.
Set in the near future, Dr Marlow has worked tirelessly all his life. With the support of his loving wife, he finally achieves his breakthrough. Due to the peculiar nature of this breakthrough – the transfer of brains to other bodies – it attracts the wrong sort of attention.
A story which explores Dr Marlow and some of his patients; read about how it all goes deadly wrong when demand exceeds supply. When Dr Marlow finds out what’s really been going on, he must go to drastic lengths to save his project.
***What Readers are saying***
- I loved it! I couldn't believe all the twists and turns
- I really enjoyed the premise and story, especially the exploration of the different ways getting a new skin affected people. I'm so impressed by how the different storylines were weaved in, I really enjoyed them
- I was hooked from the start. I thought it was a really interesting concept, bringing up all kinds of moral issues, and I liked the way it was set out in the form of an interview.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2019
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L.M. Barrett
12 books17 followersWelcome, and thanks for stopping by!
I’m a writer living in the beautiful city of Bath, along with my husband, two kids, and our mischievous dog, Bobby. My writing journey began while living in sunny Spain, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
I love to explore a variety of genres, from lighthearted romantic comedies that’ll make you laugh and swoon, to deeper, more mysterious tales that might just give you chills. Whether you're looking for a heartwarming escape or something with a twist, you’ll find it all in my collection—available on Kindle Unlimited.
I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out at lmbarrett.author@gmail.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions.
I’m a writer living in the beautiful city of Bath, along with my husband, two kids, and our mischievous dog, Bobby. My writing journey began while living in sunny Spain, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
I love to explore a variety of genres, from lighthearted romantic comedies that’ll make you laugh and swoon, to deeper, more mysterious tales that might just give you chills. Whether you're looking for a heartwarming escape or something with a twist, you’ll find it all in my collection—available on Kindle Unlimited.
I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out at lmbarrett.author@gmail.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions.
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July 16, 2019
Received a complimentary copy of this novel from the author through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review.
This is a gripping page turner of a tale about the brilliant scientist Dr Henry Marlow as told to a young journalist. The narrative moves smoothly between the past and present as Dr Marlow recounts the story of his rise to fame and fortune. Set in the near future Dr Marlow has discovered a way to transfer the brain of a terminally ill patient into the fit and healthy body of a “volunteer” death row prisoner. But when the initial government funding dries up and the project looks like it will fail a wealthy backer steps in and that’s when it all goes terribly wrong with disastrous consequences for all involved.
This is a real rollercoaster of a tale with lots of twists and turns that the author has cleverly kept hidden.
Brilliant, loved it and will be looking to download more by this author.
This is a gripping page turner of a tale about the brilliant scientist Dr Henry Marlow as told to a young journalist. The narrative moves smoothly between the past and present as Dr Marlow recounts the story of his rise to fame and fortune. Set in the near future Dr Marlow has discovered a way to transfer the brain of a terminally ill patient into the fit and healthy body of a “volunteer” death row prisoner. But when the initial government funding dries up and the project looks like it will fail a wealthy backer steps in and that’s when it all goes terribly wrong with disastrous consequences for all involved.
This is a real rollercoaster of a tale with lots of twists and turns that the author has cleverly kept hidden.
Brilliant, loved it and will be looking to download more by this author.
July 12, 2019
The Marlow Project was given to me as an ARC book for an honest review. I really enjoyed The Marlow Project! It is a sci-fi lite* and medical mystery book. The book mainly takes place with Henry Marlow talking with a reporter, Joe Slater. Henry is telling his side of the story about the Marlow Project where people with terminal illnesses have their brains including personalities and memories transferred into bodies of people on death row. The book is fast paced and reads easily. It is a perfect summer book. There are a couple of special twists at the end that I really did not see coming.
*This is not a Sci-Fi book that is epic and heavy topics like Swan Song, The Road, or The Handmaids Tale nor is it Star Wars. It just happens to take place in the future with some topics that we have yet to encounter in the 21st century.
*This is not a Sci-Fi book that is epic and heavy topics like Swan Song, The Road, or The Handmaids Tale nor is it Star Wars. It just happens to take place in the future with some topics that we have yet to encounter in the 21st century.
July 25, 2019
Loved this book - this is why I'll be looking for more books in the medical thriller genre. Fast paced and riveting.
Thanks Voracious Readers for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thanks Voracious Readers for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review!
August 17, 2019
Excellently written, this story is captivating from the beginning. The twists and turns will keep you engaged throughout the entire book. I loved the characters, and in fact, the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2019
The Marlow Project is a science fiction (although classified as a techno-thriller/medical thriller on Amazon) novel by L. M. Barrett.
In the future, Dr. Henry Marlow perfects the ability to transplant the brain (memories and personality) of one person to another. Through Dr. Marlow’s procedure, good, terminally ill people get an opportunity to live a longer life in donor bodies. The donors (initially) are healthy death row inmates destined to be executed.
The story is told as an interview with journalist, Joe Slater with flashbacks about the patients (Including Dr. Marlow’s wife, Annie) undergoing the procedure and how their lives change after the operation, and the exploits of Marlow’s unscrupulous partners.
My favorite vignette is of Edward, a terminally ill museum curator, Damien, a teacher that used his position to seduce his female students and killing the ones that caused him trouble, and Helena, one of Damien’s devoted, but gullible students. Helena stalks Edward in Damien’s body after the transfer thinking she can be with Damien again making life miserable for Edward.
This book is a classic “page turner.” I was particularly amused by the variety of miscues the brain transfer technology (mixed with human foibles) the author covered. How many ways could the procedure go wrong?
This is a clever story. I marvel at the intricacies of how all the facts are meticulously knitted together. It is clear the author took great pains to make sure all the pieces fit. It reminds me of the complex puzzle presented in Gone Girl.
There are great plot twists in this story. To get more, I suggest visiting the author’s website at wwe.lmbarrett-author.com and check out her entertaining “drabbles.”
In the future, Dr. Henry Marlow perfects the ability to transplant the brain (memories and personality) of one person to another. Through Dr. Marlow’s procedure, good, terminally ill people get an opportunity to live a longer life in donor bodies. The donors (initially) are healthy death row inmates destined to be executed.
The story is told as an interview with journalist, Joe Slater with flashbacks about the patients (Including Dr. Marlow’s wife, Annie) undergoing the procedure and how their lives change after the operation, and the exploits of Marlow’s unscrupulous partners.
My favorite vignette is of Edward, a terminally ill museum curator, Damien, a teacher that used his position to seduce his female students and killing the ones that caused him trouble, and Helena, one of Damien’s devoted, but gullible students. Helena stalks Edward in Damien’s body after the transfer thinking she can be with Damien again making life miserable for Edward.
This book is a classic “page turner.” I was particularly amused by the variety of miscues the brain transfer technology (mixed with human foibles) the author covered. How many ways could the procedure go wrong?
This is a clever story. I marvel at the intricacies of how all the facts are meticulously knitted together. It is clear the author took great pains to make sure all the pieces fit. It reminds me of the complex puzzle presented in Gone Girl.
There are great plot twists in this story. To get more, I suggest visiting the author’s website at wwe.lmbarrett-author.com and check out her entertaining “drabbles.”
June 14, 2021
I enjoyed this, lots of twists and turns, I’d guessed the first twist but not the revelation at the end.
March 7, 2022
Well didn't see that twist comming
Loved this book and what a fantastic twist at the end of the book.certainly can recommend it to anyone .
Loved this book and what a fantastic twist at the end of the book.certainly can recommend it to anyone .
June 22, 2024
I received this book in return for an honest review. Wow this is a really good read. The last quarter of the book I absolutely never saw coming. A gripping story with a shocking twist. Thank you.
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September 24, 2023Great read (but I wrote it so I'm biased!)
This is the story of Dr Marlow who reveals the unexpected truth in the end.
This is the story of Dr Marlow who reveals the unexpected truth in the end.
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