Condition Black

by Stu Jones, Gareth Worthington, Christopher Brooks (Editor)

Overview

THE GREATEST BATTLE IS WITHIN.

Fantastic Voyage meets The Fugitive in this explosive medical techno-thriller from the multi-award-winning authors of It Takes Death to Reach a Star.

"This solid sci-fi thriller [is] a well-balanced thrill ride. Well-shaded characters keep the pages turning. Fans of high-tech medical and military thrillers should check this out." ~ Publishers Weekly.

EVAN WEYLAND, a brilliant research scientist tasked with developing new technologies to fight cancer, sees the world through the lens of someone on the Autism Spectrum. His guiding light is his wife, Marie-a globally recognized war correspondent. When she returns home from Syria deathly ill with an unknown disease, Evan believes his research may be the key to unlocking the cure. However, when his superiors refuse his request for help, Evan's single-minded love for Marie drives him to take matters into his own hands. It is a decision with far greater consequences than he could possibly fathom.

BILLY VICK, a Captain in the Army's Criminal Investigation Command, is a combat veteran unable to leave the horrors of war behind. Only the love of his family and a sense of absolute justice keeps him grounded. When Billy's unit becomes aware of a US-sanctioned airstrike on a civilian settlement in Syria and an eye-witness reporter comatose with an unknown illness, he fears the worst. An unethical military project thought mothballed has resurfaced, and a civilian, Evan Weyland, maybe about to inadvertently unleash it upon the world. It's a mistake that could cost the lives of millions.

Pitted against each other in a game of chess-like deception and intrigue, with time running out, both men must come to terms with the magnitude of what's at stake-and what each is willing to sacrifice to win.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954386006
Publisher:	Dropship Publishing
Publication date:	04/13/2021
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.77(d)

About the Author

A veteran law enforcement officer, Stu has served as a beat cop, narcotics, criminal investigations, as an instructor of firearms and police defensive tactics and as a team leader of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team. He is trained and qualified as a law enforcement SWAT sniper, as well as in hostage rescue and high-risk entry tactics. Recently, Stu served for three years with a U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force - hunting the worst of the worst. He is the author of multiple sci-fi/action/thriller novels, including the multi-award-winning It Takes Death To Reach A Star duology, written with co-author Gareth Worthington (Children of the Fifth Sun, A Time for Monsters). Known for his character-driven stories and blistering action sequences, Stu strives to create thought-provoking reading experiences that challenge the status quo. When he's not chasing bad guys or writing epic stories, he can be found planning his next adventure to some remote or exotic place. Stu is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo-Helin-Fountain literary, New York.

Gareth Worthington holds a degree in marine biology, a PhD in Endocrinology, an executive MBA, is Board Certified in Medical Affairs, and currently works for the Pharmaceutical industry educating the World's doctors on new cancer therapies. Gareth is an authority in ancient history, has hand-tagged sharks in California, and trained in various martial arts, including Jeet Kune Do and Muay Thai at the EVOLVE MMA gym in Singapore and 2FIGHT Switzerland. He is an award-winning author and member of the International Thriller Writers Association, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the British Science Fiction Association. Gareth is the author of award-winning, genre-spanning novels designed to explore social issues. He most enjoy's writing with Stu Jones (the Action of Purpose trilogy), as he feels they capture lightening in a bottle. Born in England, Gareth has lived around the world from Asia, to Europe to the USA. Wherever he goes, he endeavors to continue his philanthropic work with various charities. Gareth is represented by Renee Fountain and Italia Gandolfo at Gandolfo Helin Fountain Literary, New York.

Editorial Reviews

04/05/2021

Saving the life of a loved one comes at a horrific cost in this solid sci-fi thriller from Jones and Worthington (It Takes Death to Reach a Star). Evan Weyland is a gifted biomedical researcher who is also on the autism spectrum. His wife, Marie, a war correspondent, is the calm in the storm of life—until she contracts a mysterious and deadly illness while investigating an illegal U.S. military operation in the Middle East. Marie is quarantined by the CDC as Evan races to find a way to save her life. But Evan must contend with Billy Vick, a captain in the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command. Vick’s been investigating the research project that led to Marie’s illness, and he knows that Evan’s efforts to save his wife will only cause her illness to spread, killing millions. Though at odds, both men are fighting for what they believe is right, making for a well-balanced thrill ride. The authors’ prose is overloaded with medical jargon, but their well-shaded characters keep the pages turning. Fans of high-tech medical and military thrillers should check this out. Agent: Italia Gandolfo, Gandolfo, Helin, & Fountain Literary Management. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

"Like Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, this book is revolutionary. Incredible." ~ Jonas Saul, author of the best-selling Sarah Roberts series.

"Condition Black provides such an exceptional read. It's highly recommended for fans of technothrillers who want a firm marriage between psychological depth and unpredictable action, all grounded by ethical concerns that challenge each character to reach beyond his skill set and comfort zone." ~ Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review.

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