Capitol Reflections (Electronic book text)

This exciting new thriller follows Dr. Gwen Maulder, an FDA scientist who is hot on the trail of a conspiracy that leads her through the corridors of power and ends in death for too many innocent victims. What Gwen discovers is that people with the resources to genetically engineer food have a surprisingly clear path toward bringing these foods to market - even when the side effects of genetic engineering can be devastating.When Gwen's best friend dies of mysterious causes, Gwen takes up the cause to determine why it happened - even though her superiors and even her husband implores her to stay away. Her mission will put her in opposition to some very influential people, people who have every reason to prevent her from discovering their secret...and more importantly the power to stop her. As people keep dying, Gwen must go underground to find the answers, risking her life and the lives of those she loves in the process.A state-of-the-art medical thriller written by a true insider, Capitol Reflections is at once edge-of-the-seat fiction and a stirring cautionary tale.Jonathan Javitt is a physician and scientist who has served as a senior White House health advisor in the past three presidential administrations. In addition to his White House roles, Javitt serves as a Senior Fellow in the National Security Health Policy Center and advises the World Bank and the health ministries of several foreign countries. Javitt also serves on the boards of leading edge biotechnology and health information technology companies and directs Health Directions, LLC, a Washington-based private equity group. He is currently at work on his next novel featuring Dr. Gwen Maulder.