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Do you ever wonder how drugs get in those little brown bottles? Read The Pharm House and you may give it a second thought.
The Pharm House A Harding Family Story Bill Powers 9781682220627 Books
I read “The Torch Is Passed: A Harding Family Story” first and I loved the book so much I decide to read “The Pharm House.”Bill Powers crafts outstanding stories, and I look forward to reading the next one. When you read his books, I encourage you to purchase “The Pharm House” first, because it is the first installment in the Hardy Family story.
Twelve years ago, Nicholas Harding had joined Marshall Pharmaceuticals as a bench-level scientist with a new Ph.D. in toxicology. One year ago, Harding was promoted to Director of Toxicology and now heads a group of 75 people. He is the highest ranking black man in the company, and he has one more goal that he wants to reach- Vice-President. Arthur Kronan fills that role now, but Nicholas is his right-hand man, and Arthur considers him an equal. Rumor is that Nicholas will succeed Arthur when he retires in a few years, and that has caused resentment in some quarters.
Harding is stunned when he learns that Kronan committed suicide shortly after he sent a confusing email to Nicholas in the middle of the night. He is even more puzzled when he seemingly receives more emails from the dead man.
Someone is playing with him, but who? And why?
Harding has no respect for Don Marshal, who holds a large percentage of stock in the company. When Nicholas is called into Jack O’Connor’s office, he is surprised to find him there, as well as CEO, Grant Michner. Previously,Jack told Nicholas that he wanted him to take over as acting VP, rather than moving into the spot Arthur had groomed him for. Now, the next day, Jack was telling him that Don Marshal suggested that they should go ahead with the succession and he would take over as vice-president, although it is clear to Harding that O’Connor does not want to do it and that Don Marshal is thoroughly enjoying Jack’s discomfort.
It isn’t long before Harding realizes that things are not what they appear to be in the company. Marshal Pharmaceuticals is involved in a new project, in conjunction with Tanaka Pharmaceuticals in Japan. Tanaka has done the preliminary work on MR-548, an anti-viral agent. They have provided all the initial testing results to Marshal, who will soon start a clinical trial with humans in the US.
One day he comes home to find Dr. Beverly Coston, Food and Drug Administration Field Investigator and Agent Barry Kenan, U.S. Marshal’s office waiting for him. To his shock and dismay, he discovers that they are investigating him. Within a short time, he realizes that he has been set up as a patsy and made to look like he is up to his eyeballs in illegal activities. There is a plethora of damning evidence which includes forged memos, reports, and emails. Unless he can find out who was behind this and offer proof of his innocence, his career in the industry will be ruined, and even worse – he may do time in a federal prison. He has no idea who he can trust, outside his family.
His mother, Dorothy, calls on an old friend who had helped her in the past. Beth Cowlings enters the picture as Nicholas’s lawyer. She seems like an unlikely choice. First, she is a white person, and Nicholas questions that. Second, she doesn’t portray the part of a fearsome advocate. She looks like a piece of fluff; she wears white all the time, and she has snow white shoulder length hair and a mild, southern manner that is deceiving and makes many dismiss her.
The title “The Pharm House,” sounds like “The Farm House” which is as deceptive as Beth Cowling. This book is a masterpiece of duplicity and treachery in high places. It is filled with family and friends who have great love and loyalty; it shows what people will do for love—as well as for greed and power. It tests how far love will go in the face of moral convictions. There is also a sprinkling of the history of the struggle of the black people in the US, revealed through thoughts and conversation in an unintrusive way.
I highly recommend this book and believe that Bill Powers will be as successful as an author, as he has been in other avenues of his life. There is only one reason that I am giving this work four stars, instead of the five stars that the storyline deserves. I read this on my Kindle, and I found editing errors that would not be acceptable in a best-seller. I noticed this immediately, and realized that this factor was not an issue in “The Torch is Passed.”
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The Pharm House A Harding Family Story Bill Powers 9781682220627 Books Reviews
I could not put it down. Woke up in the middle of the night to read a few more chapters. I had just finished a John Grisham novel (Sycamore Row) and The Pharm House kept up the standards for plot, pace and prose. Can't wait until Dr. Powers writes another. I'll be waiting for it.
This is as good as some other reviewers say, and it kept me coming back to read more until I was finished. However, the story gave the impression, without really saying it, that the criminal villains were different from the pharmaceutical industry leaders as a whole, and I doubt that. I feel murder and thug behavior may be unusual, but profits at any cost may be usual.
I like the idea of this book, and I applaud the author's efforts. Unfortunately, my copy of the book was very poorly edited (perhaps it was an early edition?) which was pretty distracting at times. The story itself, while sort of intriguing and creepy, included a fair amount of racial subtext that I found tiresome.
Full disclosure - while we're not close friends, I'm acquainted with the author of this fun thriller. I particularly enjoyed the insights into the pharmaceutical industry and the strong female characters. As a cat lover, I appreciated the portrayal of Rasputin, a much loved pet cat. I'm looking forward to reading the next episode of the Harding family saga.
I have the same last name as the author because he is my brother. So while this relationship has some influence, as an avid reader, I enjoyed this book. The Pharm House bears some similarity to Robin Cook's books, who writes medical mysteries and introduces us to a corporate plot driven by greed and power. The best review I can give a book, is expressing my regret as I read the last page. In this case I regretted seeing these new characters' journey come to an end. And very much look forward to the next book with a hope I once again encounter Dorothy and Beth. Two, strong, intelligent and notable southern ladies.
John Grisham defines a good book as "Travel miles in your imagination and never get a blister." I recommend you travel with this new author.
All the elements I appreciate in a story
Knowledge - the science behind developing drugs was thorough and relatable
Mystery - not being able to predict made this a page turner
History - the book collection and references to history were intriguing
I did not feel this was a thriller. The big reveal moment wasn't a big moment.
The scene that set this up to be 4 stars for me was when Nick was pulled over. It was the most poignant scene. Touched my heart and conscience. Best writing!
The Pharm House was my first read by this author and although I was excited to read this book after beginning the excitement didn't last long. The first chapter drew me in and had me intrigued and anxious to find out who did it yet as I read along character after character being introduced and the story took a while to gain momentum it was decent enough I suppose the pacing was a bit too slow for my taste.
I read “The Torch Is Passed A Harding Family Story” first and I loved the book so much I decide to read “The Pharm House.”
Bill Powers crafts outstanding stories, and I look forward to reading the next one. When you read his books, I encourage you to purchase “The Pharm House” first, because it is the first installment in the Hardy Family story.
Twelve years ago, Nicholas Harding had joined Marshall Pharmaceuticals as a bench-level scientist with a new Ph.D. in toxicology. One year ago, Harding was promoted to Director of Toxicology and now heads a group of 75 people. He is the highest ranking black man in the company, and he has one more goal that he wants to reach- Vice-President. Arthur Kronan fills that role now, but Nicholas is his right-hand man, and Arthur considers him an equal. Rumor is that Nicholas will succeed Arthur when he retires in a few years, and that has caused resentment in some quarters.
Harding is stunned when he learns that Kronan committed suicide shortly after he sent a confusing email to Nicholas in the middle of the night. He is even more puzzled when he seemingly receives more emails from the dead man.
Someone is playing with him, but who? And why?
Harding has no respect for Don Marshal, who holds a large percentage of stock in the company. When Nicholas is called into Jack O’Connor’s office, he is surprised to find him there, as well as CEO, Grant Michner. Previously,Jack told Nicholas that he wanted him to take over as acting VP, rather than moving into the spot Arthur had groomed him for. Now, the next day, Jack was telling him that Don Marshal suggested that they should go ahead with the succession and he would take over as vice-president, although it is clear to Harding that O’Connor does not want to do it and that Don Marshal is thoroughly enjoying Jack’s discomfort.
It isn’t long before Harding realizes that things are not what they appear to be in the company. Marshal Pharmaceuticals is involved in a new project, in conjunction with Tanaka Pharmaceuticals in Japan. Tanaka has done the preliminary work on MR-548, an anti-viral agent. They have provided all the initial testing results to Marshal, who will soon start a clinical trial with humans in the US.
One day he comes home to find Dr. Beverly Coston, Food and Drug Administration Field Investigator and Agent Barry Kenan, U.S. Marshal’s office waiting for him. To his shock and dismay, he discovers that they are investigating him. Within a short time, he realizes that he has been set up as a patsy and made to look like he is up to his eyeballs in illegal activities. There is a plethora of damning evidence which includes forged memos, reports, and emails. Unless he can find out who was behind this and offer proof of his innocence, his career in the industry will be ruined, and even worse – he may do time in a federal prison. He has no idea who he can trust, outside his family.
His mother, Dorothy, calls on an old friend who had helped her in the past. Beth Cowlings enters the picture as Nicholas’s lawyer. She seems like an unlikely choice. First, she is a white person, and Nicholas questions that. Second, she doesn’t portray the part of a fearsome advocate. She looks like a piece of fluff; she wears white all the time, and she has snow white shoulder length hair and a mild, southern manner that is deceiving and makes many dismiss her.
The title “The Pharm House,” sounds like “The Farm House” which is as deceptive as Beth Cowling. This book is a masterpiece of duplicity and treachery in high places. It is filled with family and friends who have great love and loyalty; it shows what people will do for love—as well as for greed and power. It tests how far love will go in the face of moral convictions. There is also a sprinkling of the history of the struggle of the black people in the US, revealed through thoughts and conversation in an unintrusive way.
I highly recommend this book and believe that Bill Powers will be as successful as an author, as he has been in other avenues of his life. There is only one reason that I am giving this work four stars, instead of the five stars that the storyline deserves. I read this on my , and I found editing errors that would not be acceptable in a best-seller. I noticed this immediately, and realized that this factor was not an issue in “The Torch is Passed.”
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