J.M. Lanham is an American author of science fiction, thrillers, and suspense. His sci-fi series titled The R.E.M. Trilogy is out now!
Some cures are worse than the dangers they combat. — Seneca the Younger
A 2013 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that over 9 million Americans use prescription sleeping pills.
One research firm estimates the global sleep aids market will reach as high as $80 billion by 2020—and no industry knows this better than Big Pharma.
So what would happen if a pharmaceutical company developed the perfect sleep medication; a medication that used gene-silencing technology to target the very genes linked to insomnia; a medication that was looking for clinical trial volunteers . . .
. . . would you participate?
What if the trials exposed an unexpected side effect in a small percentage of patients; a side effect that could pose a threat to the solvency of the company—along with life as we know it. How far would the company go to protect its interests?
These questions and more lay the groundwork for the 2016 sci-fi thriller The R.E.M. Effect.
See what readers are saying:
“One brilliant science-fiction thriller.“ – Urban Book Reviews
“Combines cutting-edge genetic research with fast-paced action, resulting in a science-fiction thriller that kept me turning the pages.” – Marian Thorpe Reviews
“A well-written, well-researched sci-fi book that draws back the curtain on pharmaceutical skulduggery. Chasing a profit has deadly consequences.” – Temple Emmet Williams, a former editor of the Readers Digest
“A cautionary tale that will open your eyes about pharmaceuticals, your trust in them and the awesome power of your mind, dreams and meditation.” – Mary Green, Amazon Review
“Has all the elements of a top-notch medical thriller.“ – Steve Silver, Silver Screen Videos
“A compelling, frightening story. Millions of us take medications to help us sleep and rely on pharmaceutical companies to either make our lives easier or to keep us alive. We put a lot of trust in them. What if they don’t necessarily care what happens to us? What if what really matters is the money, their product, their reputation? That’s a really scary concept, and Lanham does a great job of conveying it in this novel.” – Roxie Prince, Roxie Reviews
“Nicely balanced between scientific exposition and action. The dialogue never feels artificial. The characters are well developed and interesting. If I had to compare Mr. Lanham’s writing to another author whose work I enjoy, I would recommend The R.E.M. Effect to anyone who enjoys the novels of Douglas Richards.” – Jack C., Goodreads Review
“This one you don’t want to miss.“ – Steven M. Moore, author of More Than Human: The Mensa Contagion
Be sure to check out The R.E.M. Effect, available now.
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