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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Birlinn General

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781846972676

RRP: £8.99

PAGES: 262

PUBLICATION DATE:
April 16, 2013

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Hypocrites’ Isle

Dr Frank Simmons works in the University of Edinburgh’s medical school. One of his PhD students, brilliant loner Gavin, announces his intention to find a cure for cancer and actually makes a major breakthrough. Oddly, no one seems to be interested and a picture emerges of a cancer research industry caught in a desperate paradox: it can only justify its existence by not curing cancer. Disinterest soon turns to open warfare as pressure is put on Simmons and Gavin’s work is sabotaged. A truly compelling story with superb dialogue and thought-provoking ideas.

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Ken McClure

Ken McClure is the bestselling author of several books, including “Deception,” “Eye of the Raven,” “Lost Causes,” and “Requiem.” He is also an award-winning research scientist with the UK’s Medical Research Council.