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Synopsis
George is dying of pancreatic cancer, and turns to a cutting-edge cure that seems to bend the laws of nature. Using hyperbolic metamaterials, the strange surfaces that can cloak objects or hide events, George seeks to remove his disease, but removes much more.
Story Elements
Setting
| Geography: | USA |
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| Realism: | World is similar to ours, but plot elements exceed our current tech level |
| Setting Type: | Urban (city) |
| Time Period: | 2020 - 2029 |
Main Character
| Age: | Middle-aged |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Irrelevant |
| Religion: | Irrelevant |
| Sexual Preference: | Heterosexual |
Styles & Themes
| Humor: | Serious |
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| Inspires Reader to Feel: | Uneasy/Tense |
| Mysteries & Puzzles: | Thought-provoking puzzles tangentially related to story |
| Pacing: | Breakneck |
| Physical Action: | Negligible physical action |
| Political/Social Commentary: | Story includes metaphors for social or political theme(s) |
| Romance: | Minor romance, not a significant story driver |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
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About the author
Zachary J Cooper
Zachary J Cooper grew up working for the Museum of Western Colorado before attending Montana State University to study Evolutionary Biology and American Studies. He lives in Montana with his wife and three children.
