Ruth Benziger

Ethan Cole thought his nightmare ended when he escaped the covert medical group that held him captive. But freedom comes at a cost—his blood may be the deadliest secret in the world.

Born with a rare anomaly that can cure any disease, Ethan is both a miracle and a target. When a stolen vial of experimental serum threatens to unleash a global catastrophe, he must decide: disappear into obscurity or face the shadows hunting him.

From hidden laboratories to a desperate chase across continents, The Cure is a high-stakes medical thriller where every choice could save millions—or doom them all.

Author Spotlight

Jeff Campbell was born on a Tuesday in March in El Paso, Texas. A man of simple means with a complex mind, he previously wrote Catholic Grade School Tales: The Good, the Bad, and the OMG!, an autobiography recounting his youth in Catholic school. Campbell loves his family, his dogs, alpacas, and the Tennessee Titans. When he falls down, he gets back up.

Jeff happens to be my uncle, and I’m proud of him and his writing journey.

Book Review

This fast-paced story incorporates elements of superhero-esque storytelling. The elements of using senses, restorative properties, and super strength are a telltale sign. Labs, fields, technology, military-style operations, and city descriptions guide the reader through the story, as if they are along for the ride.

Ethan Cole is a character you instantly feel an emotional connection with as he battles the effects of a so-called miracle. When his body changes, his senses are heightened, and he’s thrust into a journey he wasn’t quite prepared for. Freedom is the goal, but he helps others along the way. Motivated by protecting his family and anyone who could be affected by a stolen vial of blood, his mission is set.

Characters: Ethan is a man who was wronged. His sense of strength and love is sensed across the page. His family motivates him to correct the wrongs done to him and others. You can feel his anger and self-determination to hold those responsible. His friend, Miguel, is strong, capable, and driven to support and defend. Ethan’s wife, Rachel, is strong-willed, protects their children, and joins in his fight.

My Thoughts: Ethan’s story is one of bravery, survival, and pure fight. When everything is taken from you, including your freedom, you do what you can to take it back. To stand tall and to make sure the person/entity that took it away is brought to justice. You also feel whole again after being broken down. The once weakness inside of you finds the strength to morph into something you didn’t think it could become.

While Ethan’s fight brought sacrifice, loss, and uncertainty, his family is there through it all. While he is safe for now, he knows that more could come of his story. It isn’t over, and he knows it. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next for Ethan.

Keep an eye out for more to come.