Acceptable Risk - International Edition

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From the roots of ancient witchcraft emerges a new terror. With billions at stake, scientists race to discover the next 'feel good' drug. Edward Armstrong believes he has found a breakthrough: an effective anti-depressant derived from a bacterial mould discovered over two centuries ago. However, the drug harbors dark secrets. As Edward becomes increasingly violent and mutilated animal corpses surface near the lab, his girlfriend embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind this so-called 'miracle' drug before it claims more lives. This gripping narrative delves into themes of greed, ethical abandonment, and the dangers of ambition in the realm of cosmetic psychopharmacology. Prozac-like drugs are now being prescribed not just for their intended purposes but also to reshape personalities to fit societal norms. With chilling precision and foresight, the author examines the treacherous crossroads where fame and immense wealth tempt even the most principled individuals. As Edward dates Kimberly Stewart, a descendant of a Salem witch trial victim, he explores a controversial theory: that the "devil" of 1692 was a hallucinogenic drug from mould-tainted grain. To validate his theory, he cultivates the mould from the Stewart estate, transforming it into Ultra, a next-generation antidepressant with astonishing therapeutic potential.