Clinical Trial

Name: Clinical Trial
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (16 reviews)
Author: April Christofferson

by April Christofferson

Contemporary Fiction Thriller

4.2 (16)

470 pages~7.8 hr readPublished by Forge Books

$12.9935% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in corporate malfeasance and the exploitation of vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous peoples.
You enjoy medical thrillers where the science itself becomes the source of tension and moral ambiguity.
You appreciate stories that centre Native American perspectives and voices in contemporary settings, not as backdrop but as central to the conflict.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with constant action. This builds tension through institutional politics and scientific scrutiny rather than chase scenes.
You want reassuring narratives where institutions and authorities generally act in good faith. The core premise here is institutional failure and deception.
You're looking for a quick read. At 470 pages, this demands sustained engagement with complex moral stakes.

About this book

The hantavirus has killed hundreds of Native Americans. When pharmaceutical company ImmuVac claims to have developed a vaccine against the disease, Dr. Isabel McLain is asked to conduct a clinical trial on the Blackfeet reservation in Browning, Montana. The proposal receives mixed reactions from both McLain and the Blackfeet community, who question whether the vaccine is truly safe or if they are being used as test subjects. Indian activist Monty Four Bear expresses concern about the trial's safety, while McLain stakes her reputation on it. After her marriage failed, McLain took over the underfunded reservation clinic and has worked to earn the trust of the Blackfeet residents. She recognizes that endorsing the ImmuVac trial risks everything she has built, but believes it could provide a treatment for the hantavirus. When corporate interests lead to questionable scientific practices, McLain must determine whom she can trust with her life, her career, and the lives of the Blackfeet community.

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