Tantalus: A Medical Thriller
First published 2026
When biochemist Peter Hanner develops a revolutionary genetic engineering process, he discovers a breakthrough that could transform the future of medicine. But as his creation moves from the laboratory into the world, it attracts corporate interests, ethical questions, and powerful forces determined to control its potential. Joined by his friend Adam Dent and a team of unlikely allies, Peter must navigate the consequences of creating something that could heal millions while confronting the dangers that come with changing the boundaries of science itself. Tantalus is a thought-provoking biotechnology thriller about ambition, discovery, human responsibility, and the question of how far humanity should go in the pursuit of progress.
- Published
- 31 Jul 2026
- Pages
- 358
- Publisher
- Franklin Publishers
- Edition
- Paperback
- Elsewhere
- Open Library
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Fantasy
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