Elixir
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From the cover -
When biologist Chris Bacon headed for the unspoiled rainforests of Papua New Guinea in search of medicinal plants, he had no idea that he would bring home a rare flower rumored by a tribal shaman to prevent human aging. Driven by fountain-of-youth dreams, he plans to turn the flower into an elixir of youth and health. But as Chris begins tampering with the ultimate secret of nature, he unleashes forces that not only threaten his own family, but expose the world to unimaginably horrific consequences.
When biologist Chris Bacon headed for the unspoiled rainforests of Papua New Guinea in search of medicinal plants, he had no idea that he would bring home a rare flower rumored by a tribal shaman to prevent human aging. Driven by fountain-of-youth dreams, he plans to turn the flower into an elixir of youth and health. But as Chris begins tampering with the ultimate secret of nature, he unleashes forces that not only threaten his own family, but expose the world to unimaginably horrific consequences.
After all these years, I've finally gotten around to reading this excellent thriller about the fountain of youth. A quick, compelling read and very well written. I'll certainly keep an eye out for more of Braver's work now. Highly recommended!
Journal Entry 3 by maryzee at Day Of The Book (Street Festival) On Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland USA on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (4/22/2012 UTC) at Day Of The Book (Street Festival) On Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland USA
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This was left over at the end of a very rainy Day of the Book festival in Kensington, Maryland. I hope to continue its journey soon.
Journal Entry 5 by Melydia at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion And Grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA on Sunday, May 13, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (5/19/2012 UTC) at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion And Grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
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Giving away at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.