A quietly dramatic novel, ‘Deep Water’ thrusts questions forward, and I found myself asking ‘what would I do?’ as I read. Several interlinked stories weave their through and around a clinical trial into obesity, and the search for a cure for a rare blood disorder. Daniel, a lawyer specialising in patents, and his wife Rachel, have opposing thoughts on the morality of a potential cure for their daughter, while researcher Katie finds suspicious incidents mounting up at the laboratory where she works.
This is a fairly short novel, yet Christine Poulson ensures the clear, concise writing style still paints a vivid picture. It really does feel as though this could be a real situation, yet there is a subtly intensity to the storyline. ‘Deep Water’ prods and provokes, it highlights issues, yet still is a tense and captivating tale. ~ Liz Robinson
November 2016 Book of the Month.
A fascinating suspense story . . . intricately plotted, I was gripped from the first page and heartily recommend this book as a not to be missed. MYSTERY PEOPLEA cure for obesity, worth billions. A death in a clinical trial.When patent lawyer Daniel Marchmont agrees to act for Calliope Biotech, he doesn't know what he's getting into.
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A fascinating suspense story . . . intricately plotted, I was gripped from the first page and heartily recommend this book as a not to be missed. MYSTERY PEOPLEA cure for obesity, worth billions.
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Deep Water was written by Christine Poulson and published by Lion Hudson
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