by Biff Simpson
In Tantalus, a groundbreaking genetic engineering experiment yields "Hanberries," a miraculous new fruit capable of curing terminal illnesses like HIV and Alzheimer's. When biochemist Peter Hanner and his business partner Adam Dent stumble upon its world-changing medical benefits, their discovery sends shockwaves through the global economy, threatening pharmaceutical empires and national security. Forced to fake his own death in a plane crash to protect his wife and his research from ruthless corporate executives, the CIA, and foreign operatives, Peter must decide whether to surrender his secrets or fight a seemingly unwinnable war. With a shadow network of powerful retirees stepping in to level the playing field, who will ultimately control the food of the gods, and will Peter and Adam survive the fallout to see what happens in the book?
About the Author
Biff Simpson (born William D. Simpson) penned Tantalus in 2001 before shelving the manuscript for over two decades. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, his childhood was defined by constant relocation across the United States, eventually leading him to study physics and nuclear engineering at WPI. Simpson’s eclectic professional background spans from establishing his own company to working in the medical industry for nineteen years, and later serving as an IT Director and CIO for a turbomachinery company. Outside of his corporate career, he is a dedicated Scouting troop leader, a director of two improv comedy troupes, and a sponsor for seventeen international students at Dartmouth College. He is married with four children and currently has a second novel in the works alongside various comedy scripts and short story compilations.
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