What if aging could be cured? How much would you risk to stay young?
Eve Smith, an Oxfordshire author of four thrillers including The Waiting Rooms, Off-Target, and One, presents her latest novel, The Cure. The story follows Ruth, a scientist who accidentally discovers a cure for aging. Just one injection a year reverses your biological clock, guaranteeing a long, healthy life. However, Ruth’s cure is hijacked by obsessives willing to risk anything to cheat death, leading to catastrophic consequences. Ruth’s life is shattered until she meets Mara, a young investigator tasked with hunting down those responsible for the deadly cure, and an unlikely alliance begins.
Based on extensive research into the longevity industry, Eve will discuss the ideas behind her book and the increasingly blurred boundary between real-life events and the worlds she creates in her novels. Eve Smith will be in conversation with Nicola Cornick.
Eve Smith is known for her speculative thrillers that delve into societal issues and future trends. Her debut novel, The Waiting Rooms, set during a global antibiotic crisis, was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize First Novel Award and was a Guardian Book of the Month.
The event will be followed by a question and answer session and book signing.
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