David Malik is as careful as any man to avoid contact with the virus. But when his sister tests positive as an asymptomatic carrier, she must relocate to Fornax Island to join the isolated population of contagious-untreatables.
Fortunately, the British prime minister’s latest manifesto includes reintegrating the islanders with the nation. Yet, he does not survive a visit to Fornax Island to unveil his new policies.
The military suspects one of its junior officers is responsible for his death. Malik seizes his chance to represent the possible assassin, allowing him to protect his sister. Yet within days of taking on the case, he finds himself accused of masterminding the assassination.
When Malik discovers that a foreign corporation is manipulating events on Fornax Island, it forces him to choose between self-preservation, his sister’s welfare, and the future of seven hundred thousand residents.
J.C. Gemmell was born in Falkirk, Scotland, and received his
B.A. in Computer Studies and a Master’s Degree in Applied
Science from the University of Portsmouth. Before becoming
an independent author of future fiction, he worked as
an engineer for several multinational organisations. He lives
with his partner and two cats on the south coast of England.
Find out more about the author at jcgemmell.com