4 out of 4 stars
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The Prize is a medical thriller showcasing reality in the medical field. Dr. Eric Prescott is a senior neurologist and has just received The Lasker Award. Despite this, he isn't satisfied and is already planning his next award. He is working on discovering a cure for Alzheimer's disease to be able to win The Nobel Prize. Whether by crook or truth; he must win. Also, he doesn't care the liability he removes to get his aim.
Dr. Pam Weller is an assistant professor at the Langmere Institute of Neurological Disease. Having been at the institute for 4½ years, she is faced with a mid-tenure review that isn't so good. It can easily jeopardize her career. In fact, she needs a major discovery to get the tenure. The chance of this happening is so slim. She has been working on a project to discover a cure for Alzheimer's. Her team comprises two postdocs (Holly Singer and George) and two graduate students. With the administration on her neck demanding results she feels doomed. Thank God she has Jake, her boyfriend.
This book brings out a great contrast between Dr. Pam and Dr. Eric. While both are fighting to find a cure, their methods totally differ. The latter is crooked and uncouth, while Pam is ethical and professional.
During one of their experiments, Holly, a postdoc, discovers a compound that is able to stop Alzheimer disease in its early stages. Due to a nasty past, she keeps this information to herself. She also sets a plan into motion to benefit the most by claiming first author. Her greed pushes her into murky waters.
The book covers betrayal, jealousy, hypocrisy and murder as its' themes. There is no worse enemy than the enemy of unknown. Anticipating a danger lurking in the dark. The author is so descriptive you easily relate with the characters. The plot is built chapter after chapter to create a strong story.
Geoffrey M. Cooper has made this medical thriller the perfect work of art. I expected a lot of medical jargon. Apparently, the language used is very simple. This enables the reader to grasp the concept. Also, he uses suspense to keep your interest piqued to the end. This book will keep you turning page after page. The punctuation and grammar use is perfect. Dr. Cooper has brought out an angle not tackled by most authors, making the book realistic.
I found no mistakes in the book and therefore, give it a 4 out of 4 stars. Finally, I recommend the book to all people who enjoy thrillers.
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The Prize
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