Panacea, F. Paul Wilson
Panacea, F. Paul Wilson
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Panacea
A Novel

Author: F. Paul Wilson

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Unabridged: 14 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/26/2016


Synopsis

Two secret societies vie for control of the ultimate medical miracle--Panacea--in the latest audiobook by New York Times bestselling author F. Paul Wilson.

Medical examiner Laura Fanning has two charred corpses and no answers. Both bear a mysterious tattoo but exhibit no known cause of death. Their only connection to one another is a string of puzzling miracle cures. Her preliminary investigation points to a cult in the possession of the fabled panacea--the substance that can cure all ills--but that's impossible.

Laura finds herself unknowingly enmeshed in an ancient conflict between the secretive keepers of the panacea and the equally secretive and far more deadly group known only as 536, a brotherhood that fervently believes God intended for humanity to suffer, not be cured. Laura doesn't believe in the panacea, but that doesn't prevent the agents of 536 from trying to kill her.

A reclusive, terminally ill billionaire hires Laura to research the possibility of the panacea. The billionaire's own body guard, Rick Hayden, a mercenary who isn't who he pretends to be, has to keep her alive as they race to find the legendary panacea before the agents of 536 can destroy it.

About F. Paul Wilson

F. Paul Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of horror, adventure, medical thrillers, science fiction, and virtually everything in between. His books include the Repairman Jack novels—including Ground Zero, The Tomb, and Fatal Error—the Adversary cycle—including The Keep—and a young adult series featuring the teenage Jack. Wilson has won the Prometheus Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the Inkpot Award from the San Diego ComiCon, and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Horror Writers of America, among other honors. He lives in Wall, New Jersey.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Scott on November 18, 2015

A flat-out modern-day thriller with a wild scifi concept that delivers. F. Paul Wilson has been doing great work for a long time, and this book is no exception. PANACEA reads like a movie — fast scenes that deliver key information, moving the story forward. I'll be shocked if this isn't immediately......more

Goodreads review by Scott on November 09, 2016

Have you read F. Paul Wilson before? If not, don't start here. Go back and start at least with the first Repairman Jack and follow it through until Wilson weaves in his supernatural elements and his "Secret History of the World" stuff. Now. If you are still reading, and enjoying, his "Secret History"......more

Goodreads review by Skip on July 20, 2016

A devoted fan of the Repairman Jack series, I was excited to see a new book by FPW. A battle is underway to protect our destroy a cure for any sickness, essentially a full health reset as you might find in a video game. The 536 Brotherhood thinks it's devil spawned while its creators use it to heal......more

Goodreads review by Jim on October 10, 2019

A well narrated, interesting mystery-thriller with a foot in both the The Da Vinci Code conspiracy theory & The Andromeda Strain camps, but it doesn't stop there. The heroine is a believable medical examiner (She reminds me of Willows on CSI.) & an excellent protector who reminds me a bit of Mitch R......more

Goodreads review by David on May 10, 2018

How far would you go to attain the ultimate cure-all? Laura Hanning leads a complicated life. Single mother of a young daughter, Laura also manages to hold down a job as the chief Medical examiner in her hometown. As if life isn't busy enough, charred bodies begin turning up on her beat, and each of......more


Quotes

“A fast, enjoyable read.” —Amazing Stories Magazine

“Imaginative and well paced, with a good mixture of action and fantasy.” —Booklist

“Grabs readers and holds on tight until the very end.” –RT Book Reviews (4 ½ out of 5 stars)

“Sci-fi readers will not be disappointed with F Paul Wilson’s latest novel, but even those with other genre preferences (particularly mystery) will likely enjoy it as well! Truly one great read!” —Portland Book Review

“Complex, entertaining, smart … An intelligent, intriguing, fast-moving blend of science fiction and thriller.” —Kirkus

”Complete with twists and turns and high adventure, this thriller will grip you to the end.” —Suspense Magazine