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Word Wrap: A book review by Patricia White
Cure Complex
by Ed Murphy
Hard Shell Word Factory
Science Fiction/Fantasy
ISBN 0759934592
$10.95
Very highly recommend
Speculative fiction at its finest, CURE COMPLEX, set in the near future, presents a complex and frightening extrapolation from a seemingly simple what if.
Thoughtful, insightful, and riveting, the book takes off like a rocket and gives the reader a wild ride through a future that could possibly exist. The key is there, in the pristine DNA found in a rock brought back from the moon. It can cure any of the dread diseases, but at what price? Dr. Kourey Williams, a dedicated doctor, knows what can be done, what has been done, and what the consequences of his acts (and the acts of others) can have on the entire world population.
This is a book that has to be read, re-read, and considered. A debut book, CURE COMPLEX promises a great future for the author. Congratulations, Mr. Murphy, you
have written an incredible book.
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Cure Complex
Ed Murphy
Hard Shell Word Factory
ISBN 0-7599-3458-4
Scribes World Four Star Review
At the dawn of time a galaxy explodes witnessed eons later, in 1947, by astronomer Deke Carter. Strange events swirl around his unexpected death. A quarter of a century later a Soviet scientist is kidnapped from an Artic research facility. His abductors also experience horrible deaths.
Slowly, like a snowball accumulating momentum, we are hurled into the near future as the events of the back-story begin to take form in Ed Murphy's plot driven novel, CURE COMPLEX.
Dr. Kourey Williams is reluctantly drawn into the political intrigue of a life form discovered years ago on the moon. Williams soon uncovers that this new life form, Stardust, could be the cure for cancer, his life-long goal.
Author Ed Murphy has a unique talent of developing a cast of memorable characters that toy with our emotions. As we flip through the pages, we can almost hear background music, as if watching a horror scene unfold. Unfortunately, the frequent demise of secondary characters becomes predictable.
Murphy's plot is intriguing and makes us wonder: What would happen if a cure were discovered for the ills of humanity? If you read CURE COMPLEX, you'll find his take on this fascinating subject. And maybe you'll formulate ideas of your own.
Reviewed by:
Michael L. Thal
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"characters, both evil and good, show a huge amount of depth, and details make the story completely believable." - January 12th, 2004 Submitted by: hswf (see profile)
"Be prepared, you won't want to put this on down until the last page is turned. Mr. Murphy's talent astounded this reviewer. There isn't any aspect of this book I wouldn't recommend. He explains the technical terms with simplicity the average reader can understand. All of his characters, both evil and good, show a huge amount of depth. The author is amazing at tying up details and making the reader believe the story completely, to the point of getting chills. Cure Complex is a superb read. As an author, Mr. Murphy belongs right up there with Robert Ludlum, John Sanford and John Grisham."
5 Stars! K.L. Frizzell, Simply Ebooks
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