Fatal Serum : The Truth Will Prevail

From the author of Avengement comes a gripping thriller of big pharma, government corruption, and a defiant doctor’s struggle for survival. Ten years ago, doctorate student Sam Abbot created two astounding serums. One could prevent contagious diseases while the other was capable of blocking the harmful effects of air pollution on human lungs. Both could change the world. Shocked to have his miraculous work turned down by big pharma, Sam gets help from a wealthy rogue benefactor to start his own company. But when the drug companies see their profits dropping, they use their influence with a shady US senator to take out the competition. Now, just as Sam is about to go on a well-earned vacation, his wife mysteriously disappears—and Sam is named the prime suspect. Desperate and on the run, Sam must finally confront the powers that have haunted his life if he or his wife are to survive. While working on his doctorate degree, Sam Abbott invents two serums: one to prevent contagious diseases; the other to block the harmful effects of air pollution to lungs and bronchial tubes. He tries to get US drug companies to take an interest in his inventions, but they all sneer at him and turn him down. Buried in student loans, virtually penniless and weeks away from getting his doctorate, Sam contacts David Holloway, the second wealthiest man in the world. Sam needs financing to build his company. Three of America's top drug companies want SAWWS (Sam Abbott World Wide Serum) Inc. slowed down due to the drastic drop in their profits caused by Abbott's serums. Sterling Shear, a hard-working, corrupt, greedy, and conniving US Senator from Mississippi, is summoned by a law firm in NYC, which represents the three largest drug companies in the US. "Senator Shear, we need your help and we need it, now." After ten years of managing the business, the Abbotts schedule a trip to New Zealand for a long-needed vacation. Jennifer comes up missing moments after Sam speaks with her from his cell phone. With Sam now the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, he is on the run from authorities. Sam meets up with a female massage therapist, Cheryl Hanley, who is wanted for murder. They are later kidnapped and held for ransom--BY WHOM? China, Iran, Russia, the Taliban? "While working on his doctorate at the University of Southern California, Sam Abbott invents two serums: one prevents contagious diseases; the other blocks the harmful effects of air pollution. After being turned down by several drug companies and drowning in student loan debt, Sam seeks financing from David Holloway, the second wealthiest person in America. He quickly builds a new company, and soon meets the love of his life. Sam's life is finally turning around. Minutes before the Abbotts are to leave on a much-needed vacation, Jennifer goes missing. Sam becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. On the run, and not knowing who to trust, he is kidnapped. The drug companies want Abbott's company slowed down. A prominent U.S. Senator is in their pocket. But who is behind it all?"--Back cover