The Methuselah Gene

By: Michael S. Maurer

Narrated by: Gary Havens

In The Methuselah Gene, Michael S. Maurer’s mesmerizing medical thriller, Alex Morton, a talented but unorthodox scientist, undertakes the care of little Jimmy Higgins, who suffers from one of the rarest diseases in the world, progeria, a genetic mutation that grossly accelerates the aging process. Alex’s study of progeria yields staggering discoveries about the mother of all diseases, aging. What Alex does not know is that Mother Nature jealously guards her secrets and that his newly developed therapies will lead to calamitous unintended consequences.

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Come for the science fiction, stay for the laughs

Ahhh! This book is a romp! There is something for everyone - from adventure to philosophy to science fiction to romance. I especially like the friendship between Azi and Alex and the dramatic chapter that took place in Pakistan. Maurer is an extraordinary researcher with a background in nonfiction, biography, and journalism, which makes the story believable I spite of the fact that it’s science fiction. This book received Honorable Mention in California’s Beach Book Festival. Can we get a sequel, please, Mr. Maurer?