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Eddie Spinola, a freelance journalist, begins using MDT‑48, touted as the ‘viagra for the brain’, a designer drug that allegedly unlocks perfect cerebral efficiency, heightened focus, and a surge of charm and drive. As Eddie’s professional life takes off and his confidence soars, the drug’s side effects—splitting headaches, blackouts, and violent outbursts—begin to erode his mental stability. With his supply dwindling, Eddie is compelled to dig into MDT‑48’s history, discovering that the drug’s alluring promise masks a dark, dangerous past that threatens to become his greatest nightmare.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Alan Glynn
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