Karl Frankton is a pathologist with a CDC emergency response team in Somalia. After two days of testing, they have failed to isolate a virus that has wiped out a village on the Wabi-Shebelle River. There are no clues, only 84 dead villagers. An urgent call has been received from Atlanta ordering Karl to a Seattle fishing village where 23 bodies have been found with similar symptoms. It is today and Karl Frankton is about to confront a disease more deadly than a virus, a disease called greed.

P.P.M. is under consideration for a motion picture. Its sequel Omega is available on Kindle.

Gary Naiman has written fifteen novels. His background includes classified projects within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Sampling of Amazon Reviews:
"Being a healthcare worker for some time, this story held my attention to the last page. The characters are well developed and believable in today's world. Frankton is a reluctant hero who seems to be in the right or wrong place, depending on how you look at it. Like most people, he would have loved to have a normal life with his family when he butted heads with powerful and greed-driven people. The story takes some twists and turns that I did not expect at the onset. The story is fast-paced with intrigue and action, reminding me a of the book "The Da Vinci Code" meeting the "Andromeda Strain." Buckle up when you start to read this, you will not be disappointed." (Gerard Dunn 3/25)

"What sets this novel apart from other thrillers is its main character, Karl Frankton. The author does an exceptional job of developing Karl as a deeply flawed yet compelling figure. Karl's personal struggles and emotional journey are what make him so relatable and empathetic. Readers are drawn into his world of moral dilemmas and difficult decisions, making it easy to root for him as he navigates the horrors of this bio-terror crisis. His sorrowful yet determined pursuit of answers drives the plot forward, providing a strong emotional anchor amidst the chaos." (Gabe 12/24)

"Well-developed plot and characters. As a medical professional I've read with growing uneasiness the news that scientists are studying organisms knowing they have the ability to alter genetics for evil." (RA)

"The science fiction element of this book is outstanding. The terror is also very good. But none of this would have mattered had the author not developed such a wonderfully flawed main character. I felt very immersed in Karl's sad world. It was easy to root for him. I highly recommend this book if you're into well-developed technothrillers." (Sureshot 10/24)

"I enjoyed this book. It definitely made me think could this happen? I found myself reading page after page until I finished. The book makes you think about the what if? What would I do if this happened?" (Shane B 9/24)

"This is one terrifying novel. I believe it could happen in a world governed by greed." (KC)

"PPM is a bio terror thriller that kept me on edge. Book is current with the latest technology and science trends." (MS)

"Well-written thriller conveying a toxic message." (C)

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