The Becoming - Softcover

Ranum, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595484182 ISBN 13: 9780595484188

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Until he accepted the job offer, struggling graduate student Josh Tanner had never faced any truly difficult decisions in life. With only the boast of a world changing revolution, he is sworn to secrecy to become part of famed research-scientist, Dr. Charles Fisk's, project team.Secluded in a facility far from prying eyes, Josh and five others quickly learn the Doctor's seemingly impossible aspiration for eternal life is already a reality, but in an unbridled form he thought existed only in the realm of myth and nightmares.Deeper secrets are guarded until an unseen killer descends upon the team, compelling the revelation of Dr. Fisk's true intentions. Now Josh is forced to make the difficult decisions about life and death his own.

About this title

Synopsis

In Ranum's debut novel, a mysterious professor lures students to a secret lab where vampires and a serum imparting eternal life combine to go horribly awry. Protagonist Josh Tanner can't pass up an opportunity to work with renowned scientist Charles Fisk on a project that will provide "the greatest contribution to mankind in history," despite having tasty job offers from four major corporations. The temptation of wealth and fame is irresistible for five other accomplished young researchers, and the six find themselves living in an underground lab, shut off from society while they work to isolate the magic formula of everlasting life. From Fisk's first demonstration of a lab mouse regenerating itself, the students are hooked, but are soon distracted by the appearance of Mr. Hobbs, an admitted vampire who is to protect them while in the facility. Before long, Hobbs has trouble containing his thirst for fresh blood, and readers are taken on a rollicking ride, as they're never sure who's been bitten and who is still untouched.With the research facility no longer safe and police detective Mitch Barry on the trail, Fisk attempts to protect the students, but containment is impossible and the menace explodes into a frightening reality as good and evil battle it out in a college town.

The story is told through the eyes of each character by turns, but always returns to the sympathetic protagonist Josh, who personally struggles with the serum and its consequences...the characters of Mitch and Josh are compelling and real...fast-moving thriller...-Kirkus Discoveries

About the Author

A resident of Georgia and Florida for over the past decade, Frank F. Ranum?s career began in Architectural and Interior Design, working on a variety of projects including the historical restoration of the South Carolina state capital building.His writing has been greatly influenced by his travels and eclectic interests.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595484182
• ISBN 13: 9780595484188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270