The Poison Balance (Morten Harket)

What if all the trees were dying? And who would believe someone saying the rain will kill everything on the planet?

Lab intern Amy Weston grew up in care and still attracts trouble wherever she goes. Professor Joel Harket (based on A-ha's MORTEN HARKET) is not a people person. He lost his mojo in lockdown when his wife left him and seeks escape in alcohol. But a toxic superstorm is coming, with the power to destroy buildings and infect all living things. Can the two scientists put their mutual hatred of each other aside to save the world before it is too late? They will only survive if they learn to trust and love each other.

From the UN Air Health summit in Beijing, the adventure continues to Whitehall, underground in the War Rooms, through the Mail Rail and to the Solent. Expect occasional scenes of a sexual nature, bad language, drug references and zombies. A lot of them!

(The character of Joel Harket is based on the lead singer of A-ha and The Masked Singer's 'Viking' - Morten Harket.)

****Hi guys, thanks for reading my first opening scenes of The Poison Balance. The advice is 'write what you want to read' and I really have. You may be wondering why it suddenly stops...I can confirm that I have signed with publishers Cranthorpe Millner and the novel in its entirety will be out in early 2024. I am thrilled to have the support and interest of all you - it means a lot.
I have left the initial scenes as they are (although the final printed version may vary). If you want to read the whole thing, stay tuned, further details and updates will be shared here, on my blog lucyghose.wordpress.com and on my facebook page www.facebook.com/LucyGhose
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