God Pharm
God Pharm
by Garrett Roper and Bennett Smith
Release date: 8/8/2016
ISBN: 9781942549222
Thom Burke is everything a scientist shouldn't be: brash, sophomoric, and reckless. A genius millennial born with a silver spoon; all the potential but none of the drive. But when his academic project is revoked by a big UCSF donor, Thom throws away his privilege, jeopardizing his career to produce an illegal gene-modifying drug that could change someone's belief in God . . . by making them become one. What Thom doesn't realize is that a version of this drug has already been created - weaponized - and its creators will do everything in their power to suppress its knowledge. Even murder.
Now Thom and his team must search for answers in a dangerous world filled with pious hackers, vengeful geneticists and impassioned assassins. Business, Church or State - only by entering the shadow domain of global power will Thom learn the grim truth of who truly controls our civilization.
A book that is as terrifyingly real as it is fictitious, God Pharm promises to challenge the reader's perception of history and humanity, presenting a reality that may not be far from the truth.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bennett Smith is a Narrative Writer, Designer, and Performance Director who has worked in the video game industry for more than 10 years, amassing credits on over 30 games, including massive franchise titles such as Destiny, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls.
Smith prides himself in maintaining a strong, narrative-focused vision with all of his work, while maximizing the important collaborative process. Collaboration is the lifeblood of what he does, and he Smith finds himself drawn to highly creative people who share this passion.
REVIEWS
“If you like fast paced thrillers, check this out!”
“God Pharm accomplishes a rare feat - it weaves dense, scientific, thought-provoking (dare I say radical?) subject matter into a compelling, thrilling narrative.”
