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The RX Factor

J. Thomas Shaw
Langdon Street Press (2012)
ISBN 9781936782895
Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads (6/12)

 “The RX Factor” is a book that would grab my attention on a book store shelf.  The cover art is intriguing and the book comes with a warning label on the back which reads, “WARNING!  Do not start reading this book until you have the time to finish it.  Ripped from the headlines, this novel of unrelenting suspense will keep you up all night and have you talking about it for weeks to follow.”  That paragraph immediately piqued my interest.  Those are definitely some lofty claims, and I was curious to see if the contents inside would live up to those claims.  I am happy to report that the book did not disappoint.

The main characters in the book are Ryan Matthews and Jordan Carver.  As the book opens, the reader learns that Matthews lost his wife and children, suffered a dismal disappointment in his cancer research career, and now spends his time hanging out in bars in the Bahamas.   As he is sitting in a Bahamian bar one night, in walks Jordan Carver.  This meeting will change both of their lives forever. Matthews learns Carver is going to be opening a clinic in Mexico where the patients will be able to receive experimental medications.  As Matthews is bringing Carver back to her aunt and uncle’s yacht, the yacht explodes, rendering the bodies on board unrecognizable.  Coincidentally, Matthews’ wife and children died under similar circumstances.  They work together to figure out the answers.   As they delve deeper, they uncover a far reaching conspiracy and both end up in situations far more than they bargained for.

Shaw’s book contains elements of greed, action, mystery, and deception.  I found the book to be intriguing and fascinating.  The characters are developed well and there is never a dull moment.  It very much reminded me of a John Grisham novel. “The RX Factor” is a very thought provoking and suspenseful read.   If you enjoy political thrillers, then I would recommend giving “The RX Factor” a try.  Although this is a work of fiction, it feels very real, and will hold your attention until the end.

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