Elixir
by Ted Galdi
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Pub Date Aug 05 2014 | Archive Date Jul 30 2014
Description
Meet 14-year-old Sean Malone. He has an IQ above 200, a full-ride scholarship to one of the country’s top universities, and more than one million dollars from his winning streak on Jeopardy! However, Sean wishes he could just be normal.
But his life is anything but normal. The US government manipulates him, using him as a codebreaker in pursuit of a drug lord and killing innocent people along the way.
For reasons related to his personal security, Sean finds himself in Rome, building a new life under a new name, abandoning academics, and hiding his genius from everyone. When he’s 18 he falls in love. The thrills begin again when he learns that his girlfriend is critically ill and it’s up to him to use his intellect to find a cure, a battle pitting him against a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical company and the demons of his past.
Elixir is a story about identity, secrets, and above all, love.
Advance Praise
"Read this book, and get your mind blown."
~ Aditi Saha, Goodreads #1 Top Reviewer
"Read - no, devoured - Elixir...and loved it."
~ Rodger Nichols, News Director, Haystack Broadcasting
"An exhilarating read that was unputdownable and totally riveting from
beginning to its glorious end."
~ Housewife Blues and Chihuahua Stories blog
"Combines...love and action in a well-written package."
~ Steve Anderson, Executive Editor, The Anderson Agency Report
"Character dynamics that are astounding. A captivating read."
~ Melissa McComas, CEO, Tsunami Worldwide Media
"A thriller with suspense and relatable characters."
~ Examiner
"A great book."
~ The Secret Bookshelf blog
"A brilliant debut novel."
~ Aoibh Reads blog
"I adored this book."
~ The Reading Wonderland blog
"Galdi has done a masterful job."
~ Chuck Rounds, Editor, Callback Entertainment News
"It is tightly bound in terms of plot structure and the characters are well
created...you'll certainly not have a dull moment, that I can assure you."
~ The Book Worm blog
"Wild ride of a novel that moves at breakneck speed."
~ Jeff Cox, author of 20 books
"Galdi...shows the power of love in the most unimaginable of situations."
~ Crazy for YA blog
"Incredibly intriguing and so thrilling to read."
~ My Fantabulous Bookshelf blog
"Action packed."
~ Paul Sciria, Managing Editor, La Gazzetta Italiana
"Elixir is a debut book that is not only unique, but also compelling."
~ Much Loved Books blog
"Until the very end you wonder what else will happen."
~ Tom Law Book Reviews
"A real page turner."
~ Susan Henderson, Publisher/Editor, Mountain Views News
"An entertaining and provocative read."
~ Scared Stiff Reviews
"I thoroughly enjoyed this novel."
~ What 'Cha Readin'? blog
"A thrilling adventure."
~ Pure Politics
"It’s a race against time and a battling journey to the finish line."
~ Sandra Lopez, author of Beyond the Gardens
"An extremely well-written action thriller...which will keep you gripped from start to finish."
~ Bookwormed Reviews
Marketing Plan
Author available for interviews. To schedule, contact him at ted@elixirthebook.com.
Author available for interviews. To schedule, contact him at ted@elixirthebook.com.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780989850735 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Laura B, Reviewer
Wow! Amazing plot with several twists. Characters were developed and relatable. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended ....looking. forward to more from this author.
lorraine b, Reviewer
Sean Malone is a genius with an IQ of over 200. He is a super smart kid and the book takes you on a thriller of a ride - page turning and impossible to put down - Recommended to young teens and adults alike = throughly enjoyable book.
Kim F, Reviewer
Sean is a 14 year old boy with a very high IQ. He won a lot of money on Jeopardy. He really just wants a normal life and to be a normal teenager. He is framed for a crime he didn't do and put into a witness protection programme and moves abroad.
He falls in love with a girl who becomes seriously ill- and he needs to use his intelligence to save her life. This leads to a new twist in the story.
Really enjoyed this one and would look out for more by this promising author.
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