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A Painkiller to Die For is a novel by author Dr Martyn Pritchard.
It was difficult for Will Jeavons to imagine just how his life could possibly get any better. Having overcome a traumatic childhood, he had gone on to study molecular pharmacology and win tenure as a lecturer at his beloved Cambridge University. But his life was soon to become better still, the CEO of a biotech company. Will’s unique research led to the discovery of a non-addictive drug for chronic pain. A remarkable solution for the opioid epidemic which had claimed the life of his mother.
Will’s flourishing company was subsequently acquired, and this was when he first met Celeste Simmonds. The beguiling Celeste would steer Will away from his earlier hedonistic, womanising lifestyle. However, the only way he could ensure the success of his drug was to bury key safety data which could have led to the clinical trials being terminated.
Clinical trials which resulted in the husband of Lydia Goldberg falling into a deep coma. It was Lydia’s scientific training which led her to discover Will’s fraudulent cover-up. She was determined to seek vengeance and concocted an elaborate honeytrap and a decision for Will to make. A career ending confession or being submitted to a life-threatening game of Russian roulette
A Painkiller to Die For was a book I wasn’t sure when I picked up I was going to enjoy given I know very little of the ethics involved with the pharmaceutical industry.
But I was glad I picked it up. It’s an insightful fast paced thought-provoking read which is given lots of depth by the fact the main character is flawed but not in an unlikable way but rather so you understand the dilemmas.
If you enjoy thought provoking reads then give this one a go.
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