Review: Simply Billiant
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 6, 2013
Title:  ViableAuthor:  R. A. HakokReviewer:  George ShadowSummary:A brilliant young geneticist, desperately seeking a cure for the disease that took her father. A Nevada sheriff, charged with solving a crime that threatens the very existence of his small desert town. But when an unmarked van crashes in sleepy Hawthorne, Alison Stone and Lars Henrikssen find themselves looking for the same man. Only Carl Gant is not what he seems. And they are not the only ones looking for him.Social/Historical Context:VIABLE is a hard-hitting suspense novel that takes the reader on a frenzied ride through modern medical research. Intent on finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease even after her father, who has been diagnosed of this debilitating illness dies, the scientist Alison Stone is presented with a possible breakthrough when a close encounter reveals that a certain fellow has a rare blood type, something that could contribute to her research. However, Allison is not the only person looking for this individual, and in the course of her investigation, she finds herself in grave danger of losing her life. This novel teaches us one important lesson . . . we should always thread carefully when we are in unexplored territory. There could be danger lurking around the nearest of corners.Writing Style:VIABLE is a novel I so much enjoyed despite its slow start. The author has a strong grasp of the story's theme, Stem cell research and modern medical practice. Of course, the medical jargon sometimes bored down the narrative's impeccable momentum, but the author is easily forgiven due to her brilliant plotline and very imaginative characterization. Grammatical errors and typos are also absent, a visible reminder of Author Hakok's flawless and detailed accuracy and unencumbered writing style.My Thoughts:Brilliant and very thought-provoking entertainment.George Shadow is the author of THE BLACK BOOK.