The Antidote
Susan McCormick
(Author)
Description
"A high-stakes and exciting tale of good versus evil." Kirkus Reviews
For fans of The Lightning Thief, with maladies and medicine instead of mythology.
Alex Revelstoke can see disease. And not just disease-injury, illness, anything wrong with the body. This comes in handy when a classmate silently chokes on a hot dog or when the school janitor suffers a heart attack unclogging a gooey science experiment gone awry. But his newfound gift soon puts him and an unsuspecting world in peril. Throughout time, Revelstokes have waged a battle with ancient evil itself. A man, a being, an essence-the creator of disease. Alex has seen his darkness. He has felt his strength. He does not want to fight. But Alex is the last Revelstoke. The war has just begun.
An urban fantasy for middle grade to adult readers. Written by a doctor, this is a one-of-a-kind adventure about darkness, deception, and disease.
Product Details
| Publisher | Carroll Press |
| Publish Date | April 22, 2025 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780998618753 |
| Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.3 X 0.7 inches | 0.7 pounds |
Reviews
"A boy from a long line of paranormal healers fights the embodiment of illness itself... A high-stakes and exciting tale of good versus evil."
-Kirkus Reviews
"I would have loved reading this as a kid."
-The Geekiary
"Filled with wonderful, full, fleshed-out characters and a pace that make it a page-ripping, suspenseful tale of good and evil."
-Midwest Book Review
"Brilliantly written... The originality in concept and plot sets it apart from many books in the genre. A creative, immersive, and emotionally rich story that will keep readers turning the pages."
-Readers' Favorite
"Who better than a doctor to give those hardcore medicine and science facts? ...So factually based but didn't become bogged down in the details... I was actually surprised that I also enjoyed the evil being... A book that was right up my alley."
-Log Cabin Library
"Thrilling... A boy descended from a line of doctors prepares to battle the physical embodiment of disease... ILL is fascinating."
-Foreword Reviews
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