Gray Matter

Praise forElixir "Page-turning."The Washington Herald "Fast paced and well plotted . . . Braver's larger purpose is to explore the moral and ethical dilemmas proposed by anti-aging technologies. He does so with compelling plot twists, as well as down-to-earth writing that brings his characters to life as ordinary yet complex people. The drug itself may produce a fatal addiction, but the story behind its development makes for an intoxicating read."Publishers Weekly "Elixirhas something smart to say and combines the best of the thriller genre to say it: engrossing story, hot science, interesting characters, stylish prose, and runaway pacing. Michael Crichton and Richard Preston have everything to fear from Gary Braver. He is the thriller writer for the new millennium."Robert B. Parker "Elixiris a tense, edge-of-your-seat read. Not only does Gary Braver write a great biotech thriller, he also explores an issue fraught with moral dilemmas, asking the question: What if there was a fountain of youth? What would be the consequences to society? Read this book, and you'll realize that eternal life may not be all it's cracked up to be."Tess Gerritsen,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Apprentice "Elixiris stylish, finely tuned, and terrifyingthe best thriller I've curled up with in a long while. If you need a good night's sleep, wait until morning to start this one."Michael Palmer,New York Times bestsellingauthor ofMiracle Cure "Elixirdelivers all the suspense and excitement you could ask for, and asks a hard question, too: what would you do if you found that you could live forever? ReadElixirand find out."William Martin,New York Timesbestselling author ofCape CodandAnnapolis "A fantastic thriller and an intriguing ethical study . . . A thrilling cascade of drama and paranoia."The Northeastern News "A terrifying novel . . . fast paced, filled with action, twists, and turns."Midwest Book Review "Among the best of recent contributions to its genre because of its engaging plot and the issues it addresses, this is an outstanding addition to all fiction collections."Library JournalBraver, Gary is the author of 'Gray Matter', published 2002 under ISBN 9780312876135 and ISBN 0312876130.