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The Eden Prescription: The war on cancer is not what you think... Paperback – October 15, 2010

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In this medical thriller, cutting edge researchers design an all-natural treatment for cancer that really works and are quickly targeted by powerful interests that will stop at nothing to defend their multi-billion-dollar drug industry.

AWARDED A KIRKUS STAR
Kirkus Review: “…an engrossing, well-paced thriller that will keep your heart rate up…”

AWARDED Five Stars (Out of Five) by ForeWord Clarion Review
“…keeps the reader turning the pages with impeccable dialogue, relentless action…up-to-date science… This is an exceptional piece of fiction.”

OTHER AWARDS
Bronze Medal - 2011 Living Now Book Awards (April 2011)
Finalist - 2011 National Indie Excellence Awards (May 2011)
Finalist - 2010 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards (June 2011)
Finalist - 2012 Indie Reader Discovery Awards

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What if the ultimate treatment for cancer was closer than most of us realize? A silent revolution has been unfolding recently in the science of natural medicine, bringing us so close to the answer—far too close, for some. Chromogen employee Annika Guthrie understands this more than most. She’s watched her terminally ill father add years to his life with natural supplements, and makes it her mission to turn this alternative medicine into what the medical community calls “real” science. It’s why she joins forces with the maverick but genius cancer researcher Dr. Elliott Lindell, even though he works with Mitogenica—Chromogen’s fiercest competitor. Together, they formulate a cocktail of natural supplements which Annika secretly gives to patients in Chromogen’s latest drug trial. The cocktail works so well, it threatens to undermine Chromogen’s next billion dollar chemo drug, and Annika’s world quickly falls apart. Her wards start curiously dying from everything but their cancer, and Dr. Lindell disappears on the eve of his most critical experiment. Annika soon finds she is the only one left who can recover what remains of Dr. Lindell’s work—and that she is racing against someone far larger and more deadly than her worst fears.

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What if there was a sophisticated cocktail of nutritional supplements and Chinese herbs, that could cure most, if not all cancers? A cocktail that had no significant side effects, was inexpensive, and dramatically outperformed every pharmaceutical drug on the market? Would the pharmaceutical industry applaud this cure, stop selling cancer drugs, and move on to other things? Or would they use their billions, their lobbyists, their profit-above-all-else mentality to discredit the cure, destroy the recipe, and otherwise lie, cheat, steal, and murder their way back to the front and center of the war on cancer? This not-so-impossible scenario is the core premise of The Eden Prescription, a whirling dervish of a novel that keeps the reader turning the pages with impeccable dialogue, relentless action, believable characters, up-to-date science, great conspiracy theories, and lots of really old money and priceless antiques. Dr. Elliot Lindell, the novel's protagonist, is a brilliant, ultra-wealthy, renegade scientist on the edge of inventing a world-changing cancer cure and computer model. The three-dimensional model simulates cancer cells dying under the influence of his quintessential mixture of Israeli pomegranate extract, rare Thai ginger, vitamin D, Chinese herbs, and several other supplements. Annika Guthrie, his trusted protegee, is an attractive young graduate student who, as a teenage science prodigy, helped her cancer stricken father extend his life by several years using natural modalities. Though both abhor the industry, they ironically work for competing pharmaceutical companies that have no genuine interest in natural cures. There are several craven antagonists who belong to an exceedingly rich and powerful top secret organization with a dystopian plan to take over the world. They will stop at nothing to get Lindell's recipe and computer model before they get into the hands of suffering cancer patients, and destroy one of the most profitable rackets in history. The good guys are only slightly less unconscionable, but want to keep Lindell and Annika alive for their own exploitative purposes. Both sides have an endless supply of ex special-forces mercenaries with a stellar collection of high-tech guns, bulletproof Range Rovers, speedboats, helicopters, and an aerosol can that sprays an undetectable heart-stopping mist. This is an exceptional piece of fiction. Anyone who knows someone with cancer, or has an interest in natural cures is going to thoroughly enjoy this book, as are fans of conspiracies, mysteries, thrillers, science, computers, and even lovers of romance.

Patty Sutherland -- ForeWord Clarion Review, November 3, 2010: Five Stars (out of Five)

Sinister forces stop at nothing to squelch a medical breakthrough in this adrenalized thriller. You'd think everyone would rejoice over a cure for cancer, but if it's a cheap and un-patentable cure, shadowy interests that profit from cancer treatments may find it more of a threat than a boon. That's what Annika Guthrie and Elliott Lindell, researchers for competing pharmaceutical companies working on concurrent trials for rival chemotherapy drugs, didn't count on. As alternative medicine enthusiasts, the pair have teamed up to secretly give their patients a cocktail of natural supplements and plant extracts formulated by Elliott's brilliant computer model of cancer cells. Annika's joy over the resulting miraculous remissions turns to dismay when said patients start dying off in suspicious accidents. But that's par for the course in a medical-industrial complex where every slovenly lab tech is a spy and paramilitary squads are a cost of doing business. Soon everyone is after Elliott's model, including Russian assassin Sydney (née Stalina) and a sinister outfit known as The Trust that is led by a never-seen man named Smoke whose cigarette-hoarsened voice on speaker-phone tirades suggests a looming need for the cure. Assisted by Annika and her long-suffering husband Peter, Elliott pinballs around the world on a complex and not quite coherent plan to save his life's work (and his life). The author includes a bibliography on natural cancer treatments, but Elliott's all-important cancer model is mainly a MacGuffin that propels a frenetic plot that makes no more sense than is strictly necessary. (One character hits on a strategy so sane and obvious--publicize the formula and sell it out of a Tijuana clinic--that you just know it will end badly.) Fortunately, Evers is a skillful writer who expertly choreographs a sprawling cast of colorful characters. He balances nifty oncology procedural with suspenseful intrigue and taut action scenes that teeter between agonizing stand-offs and jolting shocks. The result is an engrossing, well-paced thriller that will keep your heart rate up. An entertaining debut that's just what the doctor ordered. -- Kirkus Starred Review, November 8, 2010

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Ethan Evers has a PhD in Applied Science and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Working for over ten years in Product Development in a Fortune Global 500 company, he is the inventor of technologies covered by over thirty patents granted internationally. Ethan became intrigued by natural medicine when a family member used it to hold her cancer at bay for years before finally succumbing to the terrible disease. After years of researching the subject, he became appalled at how the cancer industry and a very complicit mass media appear to be underreporting-if not ignoring-an ever increasing mass of bona-fide science which supports alternative and natural medicine, even when that science is published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Ethan has worked and lived in the United States, Japan, and Canada, and currently lives in Europe with his family. The Eden Prescription is his first book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ BookSurge Publishing (October 15, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1439276552
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1439276556
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.74 x 9 inches

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It's been over 10 years since I published The Eden Prescription and my intent was always to turn this into a series of many books. I still have detailed notes, a story board and half a manuscript for the next book.

But literally a few days after publishing this book and receiving a Kirkus Starred review, my wife had a once-in-a-lifetime job offer in London and I knew this was my opportunity to turn part-time writing into full-time (while being the primary care giver to our child). This finally gave me the time to write the book I always dreamed of: a non-fiction work showing how powerful proper diet can be in preventing cancer.

I'm about 90% complete now and have amassed over 2,400 citations in my bibliography, the vast majority of which are research articles published in peer-reviewed medical and science journals. This book will be heavy on the science and light on chatty filler, but with key information readily accessible in each chapter.

I have a PhD in Applied Science and have 16 years of industrial experience in R&D.

I've lived and worked in the USA, Canada, France (Paris), Japan, Switzerland and currently live in London, England.

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Nikki

Fascinating story, very well researched

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011

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The Eden Prescription is basically the story of Dr. Elliot Lindell and Annika Guthrie. Lindell has come up with a formula, using all natural ingredients, that essentially cures several forms of cancer. Annika, while working with Chromogen, secretly gives this formula to cancer patients. Just the formula, nothing else. Miraculously, they all get better. Sadly, they're all killed off once Chromogen gets word of what's going on. From there, it becomes Annika and Lindell versus Chromogen, and in many cases, Chromogen's competitor, Mitogenica. Billions of dollars are at stake for the pharmaceutical companies, and when that much money is involved, you know it's going to get violent.

Evers spent years researching all the information, studies, and science behind natural medicine for cancer, and it definitely shows. I don't think I've seen such an expertly researched book in a long time. He even includes an extensive annotated bibliography at the end of the book so you can verify his facts. The story is very action-driven, but it takes place over the course of about a year, so although it moves quickly, the time-frame makes the events seem more realistic. The Eden Prescription has a lot of characters in it, and occasionally I had a hard time remembering who worked for which side, especially because the names Logan and Nolan were so similar. But the main players are all richly developed, each with a strong back story that helps the reader understand their motivations. This is an extremely well-written and enthralling medical thriller that will leave you with a lot to think about regarding natural medicine and its role in curing a myriad of conditions, including cancer.

Note- this is the condensed version of a review that I wrote for my blog, Pretty Opinionated.

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Sunflower

Pharmaceutical mafia races for cure on cancer

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013

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This is a good thriller filled with an over abundance of medical euphemisms and pharmaceutical/scientific terms. A medical dictionary and a guide to wild plants might be helpful if one wishes to take the time to look up terms while trying to sit back, relax and have a good read. The author is skillful at manipulating dialogue, action and plot development. Much of the book is a little far-fetched; however, one needs to keep in mind it is a book of fiction.

This is not the kind of mystery that I ordinarily choose; however, I found this an interesting medical thriller that held my attention through the end. I did find that I skipped quite a few paragraphs in almost every chapter. There are numerous flashbacks and characters; therefore, a little backtracking is sometimes necessary to remember which character is which. There are many bad guys in this adventurous story of treachery, violence and.....a cure for cancer that does not include bottled chemicals.....but does use herbs and plants.

This is pharmaceutical/botanical mafia with lots of full blown violence and murder. In fact, if one is squeamish about such things then don't read the book!

The story takes you to places all over the globe, with violence at every corner. It keeps you guessing to the near end if the heroes and heroines will survive. Some do....some don't. Will their quest for finding a natural cure for cancer succeed?

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Aaron C. Brown

Is it a medical thriller or a sugar-coated opinion piece?

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2011

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This is a pretty good medical thriller. The author is adept at handling dialog, action and plot development. He has an intriguing premise and a satisfying plot. His characters tend toward simple stereotypes, but that's a common flaw in thrillers. There is a variety of dramatic settings, both geographic and institutional. All of these are described at least credibly and the author seems genuinely familiar with some (others seem more like something the author saw in a movie or heard described second-hand).

Judged as a thriller, what makes this a three star instead of a four star book is the narrative is frequently interrupted to give us the author's opinions about scientific natural medicine approaches for treating cancer. These are worked into improbable and out-of-character dialog, flashbacks unrelated to the plot and even the omniscient narrator's account of action (which is a bit unfair, like a character who plays a doctor on television making ads for pharmaceutical companies). They are not so intrusive as to ruin the book as a pure thriller, but they do drag it down.

On the other hand, you might consider this book a way to plead the case for scientific natural medicine that will appeal to a broad audience. Many advocates have packaged their positions in fiction, sometimes even pretty good fiction. Unfortunately I found it hard to take any argument in the book seriously given the over-the-top size and evil of the conspiracy. The factual arguments made in the book are reasonable (which is not to say irrefutable), but they are embedded in an orgy of fictional paranoia. The plot is not overwild by thriller standards but judged as a rational argument, it is uncomfortably close to rantings you hear from lunatics and cynical exploiters.

The author is scientific in that he explains cancer treatments in terms of falsifiable hypotheses consistent with chemistry and biology, there is no invocation of mystic principles. He accepts empirical evidence of controlled experiments. He is skeptical of single-active-ingredient synthetic drugs, which are easy to test and patent, preferring to search for cocktails of natural substances. Since each natural ingredient can have hundreds or thousands of biologically-active components, and there are trillions of possible candidate substances, and it matters precisely which species you use, when you harvest it and how you process it, and the author likes to combine them in complicated formulations different for each patient, there is a nearly intractable testing problem. Just to test all combinations of 40 ingredients would require testing 100 different formulations on 10 billion people; and that assumes the effect is immediately observable, that all people react the same way and you know the precise dosage and other administration details.

The book discusses this issue (although not in the quantitative terms above) and shows how it opens the door to all kinds of quackery, as well as frustration for honest researchers. The plot centers around a computer model that facilitates testing of cancer treatments. The model can interpret experimental results to determine what each ingredient does, figure out how to maximize the effect, then calculate the sequence of effects that leads to cure. This allows the heroes to design non-patentable, natural, low-toxicity, highly effective cancer treatments. Of course, this threatens all kinds of bad guys including greedy pharmaceutical executives who want to keep treatments profitable and therefore expensive, narrow-minded scientists wedded to theories that demand high-toxicity synthetic drugs and corrupt regulators fearful of losing power.

Although as far as I know computational biochemistry is very far from such an achievement, it falls well within the parameters of hard science fiction. The idea is sensible and presented rationally and convincingly. The implications are treated realistically and consistently. But to be successful science fiction, the book needs more words describing medical advances and fewer describing guns and women's clothes and lack thereof.

Overall, the book ended up in an uncomfortable middle ground. It is an adequate thriller, and an adequate fictionalized account of scientific ideas. If the author could make up his mind what he wants, I think he could write a really good book (or two really good books).

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N Goff

Wow - a real blockbuster with backup!

Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2017

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A fast moving and exciting international adventure with big pharma and the shadow power elite racing to shut down natural cancer cures and research. The appendix of sources is a 'must study' - this author knows his stuff - and it's not fiction!

A V Rodgers

Best book I have read in years!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2011

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As a journalist myself, I get sent a lot of books, I am lucky to always have 3-4 new books lying around so I tend to read a bit of this one here and a bit of that one there. As soon as I turned the first page of Ethan Ever's `The Eden Prescription' I was completely hooked. It's very rare to be drawn into a book from the very first page. I finished this detailed novel in a few short days, I literally read it morning noon and night. It is quite simply one of the best books I have read in a very long time.

The Eden Prescription is a Thriller that is based on Fiction but, as you get drawn into the story, you realise it could very well be extremely truthful. For those that are in the know, when it comes to Pharmaceutical companies, they are truly ruling the world with how medicine gets done and how cancer gets treated. People think there are no cures for cancers, but many say that there are, the mainstream media just do not say there is......

This book is about what would happen `if' someone had found a cure for any type of Cancer. The story line has two central characters, Annika and Dr Lindell. Dr Lindell is an absolute genius of a Scientist who is developing a super computer that can tell what ingredients are needed to cure each cancer a person has. His assistant Annika is helping him with his discoveries and both carry them out in secret, giving patients who are being treated for cancer with a mix of a pharmaceutical companies drug which is being tested before approval before the FDA. Unbeknown to the patients and the drug company, they are giving the patients a cocktail of natural ingredients which is having incredible results. The Cancers are shrinking and disappearing before their very eyes. The patients who do not have the natural mix, are not doing so well and are tending to pass away.

Both Annika and Dr Lindell know they are onto a groundbreaking discovery that can change the course of the worlds health and future.

The problem is, the powers at be, do not want this discovery getting out so the games begin where almost cancer free patients end up being killed in mysterious circumstances and Annika and Dr Lindell begin to get followed wherever they go. Other people involved begin to get killed and no one knows who is in charge.

The book takes you around the world, from Bermuda, to London, to Amsterdam, to Switzerland, to Paris, to America, and Indonesia in a whirlwind adventure. You get to understand how much money is involved with developing new drugs and just what lengths these companies will go to to protect their own interests.

There is mystery, action, murder, conspiracy, and on the edge of your seat suspense each and every page. Exceptionally easy to read and follow, you however, begin to not know who are the bad guys as there are several groups trying to get at Dr Lindell and his assistant Annika. This is what makes the book fantastic because there is nothing worse than a story that doesn't surprise you!

What is also fantastic about this book is at the end, there is a chapter on all the tests that are going on to prove that things like Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Pomegranete and other natural ingredients do have an incredible effect on cancers. These are referenced for the reader to go and check out. There is also a book list that Ethan read to help him research for his book.

Quite simply this book is a must read, and a must recommend to everyone you know! I don't think there would be anyone who wouldn't enjoy it like I did (ok maybe the people who make Pharmaceutical drugs wouldn't really like it!) and once its over, you will be disappointed that it's finished.

Although, I have it on good authority there are plans for other books as this will become a series!!!!

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Julie Gaffney

Ingrigue and Excitement

Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2015

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A great read. This story is fiction, yet the similarities struck me of the cancer industry (big pharma) and the like in today's world and the Eden Prescription. This is a story of intrigue and excitement. The main characters are well portrayed and likeable. The quest to find and steal the cure for cancer-created by one of the world's top pharmacist from a combination of natural plants is on. Will our heroes be able to keep the cure in safe hands or will big pharma get the formula and destroy it? After all, if an inexpensive cure for cancer is found, it would put the cancer industry out of business. The race is on - with many unexpected twists and turns along the way. You will be captivated right to the end.

Grove Canada

Loved it!

Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2015

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Reminds me of a Michael Crichton novel! Like the mention of some excellent anticancer natural substances too-those mentioned are solidly good choices...

a woman on a mission

thought provoking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2013

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This is a thought provoking book which I have recommended to others, having said this and understanding the power of the pharmaceutical industries, with out them many of the treatments for illness we have today would not exist. If we live in a business society -which we do, then this is the model which is used and health care in the UK is no except to this, unfortunately.

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