The Persford Series

A secret from the past. An opportunity for blackmail. Set against the backdrop of the pharmaceutical industry, Adverse Reaction explores the complex relationship between two main characters Matt Pearson and Brett Chandler who met at university and then went their separate ways. When their paths cross some years later each character is driven by their own personal crisis to take desperate measures. Other characters become embroiled in the power struggle with serious consequences. Matt's desire to prevent his secret being revealed unleashes a dramatic sequence of events.

The sequel to Adverse Reaction. Follow the unfolding story at BioQex. A rogue chemist and a colleague on a quest to unearth the truth. Are the risks too great for both men? A suspenseful and dramatic sequence of events with tragic consequences.

The story continues in the world of research at BioQex. Fraud threatens to engulf the company, will it survive? Emotions are running high as grief becomes overwhelming for some characters and affects their ability to act rationally. Nick is once again on a quest to unearth the truth about suspicious activities in the workplace. He and Polly both become victims of intimidation. Lives are once more at stake, will it all end in disaster?

The story continues in Persford for the main characters in a new venture. A university research team discovers an exciting new treatment for cancer. Matt Pearson and Brett Chandler act as consultants to advise on the business aspects with a view to forming a spin-off company. Soon events start to get out of control due to a researcher whose behaviour starts to jeopardise the whole project and an employee who leaks confidential documents. Characters from the criminal underworld become involved and lives are put at risk. A story of desperate emotions driving people to the limit with little regard for others. Dramatic events start to encompass innocent parties with tragic consequences.

The potential treatment for cancer originating from the laboratories at the University is progressing well and is soon to enter clinical trials. This discovery, along with the efforts of the three business consultants, means that the spin-off company PersCure has received backing from city investors and local businessmen and is about to be launched to much acclaim. However, the future of the clinical trial unit, ClinTry, looks in doubt unless it receives a financial lifeline. When a benefactor steps in to save the business everyone is reassured but the road ahead may be still be troublesome. The formidable Ron Radford is rebuilding his life after tragic personal events. When characters attempt to add excitement to their lives they do not anticipate the consequences. Can the momentum be halted before irreversible damage is caused? At the same time, the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Persford is under threat from factions whose aim is to spread hatred and intolerance. Can they be stopped or will the town be shaken by their actions? Emotions run high on many levels in this complex story of beliefs, desires, relationships and of course a hint of science.

The promising treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer continues to make good progress albeit with some slight hitches along the way. Meanwhile, the University is facing its own funding crisis. The illegal drug scene moves to a new level with violent and cruel consequences for several sections of Persford. The police face new challenges if this wave of criminality is to be halted. One character caught up in the violence refuses to be intimidated and decides to wreak revenge. Ron and Maureen's relationship faces some challenges when his domineering personality becomes even more apparent and each character attempts to maintain their self-respect and position. A fast-moving story about a struggle for control on various levels where rules and laws are flouted in order to gain supremacy. As ever the story is set against a background of science and medicine.