Longevity research is one of today’s hottest fields, with billions invested annually in extending the human lifespan. But who should control the keys to immortality?
The scientific breakthroughs powering humanity’s quest to defy death are closer than people think, posits former Oracle exec Tom Hogan, who explores the dark side of chasing immortality in his #1 Amazon bestseller in three categories, The Forever Factor, with co-author Amanda Iles.
In The Forever Factor, Hogan and Iles draw upon extensive research with top scientists in the field of genetic manipulation and their own experience in venture capital and the inner workings of Silicon Valley startups to pull readers deep into a world where reckless ambition blurs the line between salvation and destruction.
“What begins as a showcase of biohacking breakthroughs quickly spirals into something much darker,” Hogan said. “A secretive group of Silicon Valley legends are experimenting on their own bodies to cheat death. Their motto? Live forever — or die trying.”
The Forever Factor introduces readers to Petra Alexander, a gifted bio scientist and mathematical wiz. Driven to find a cure for a rare rapid-aging disease that killed her sister in her prime, Petra’s research leads to the discovery of a previously unknown protein at the core of the aging process.
To bring her discovery to the world, she’s reluctantly forced to enter the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley startups. Using innovative AI-based simulations, she and her team of talented scientists work to manipulate the protein to halt — or reverse — the aging process.
But powerful forces — from Big Pharma to the U.S. government — fearing the social, environmental and financial implications of her discovery, sabotage her efforts at every turn, with deadly consequences.
Packed with gripping suspense and nuanced ethical dilemmas, The Forever Factor offers a realistic glimpse into the startup culture that shapes the world. From clandestine yacht gatherings to high-stakes negotiations in Silicon Valley boardrooms, the novel intertwines scientific breakthroughs, corporate intrigue and human drama in a narrative that will leave readers questioning the very nature of life, mortality and innovation.
Fans of Michael Crichton’s techno-thrillers and Blake Crouch’s speculative fiction will find themselves captivated by this smart, fast-paced tale that dares to ask: Should anyone be allowed to master immortality — or does the pursuit threaten the very future of humanity?
The Forever Factor
Publisher: Laughing Dog Publishing LLC | ISBN-13: 978-1736943663 | Available to buy online
