The Pain Colony (The Colony)

A secret society of true believers will do whatever it takes to become Pure.…unaware that they will soon be victims of the most chilling medical discovery in human history.And this is only the beginning.DEA Special Agent Peter Malloy is no stranger to the devastating impact of drugs. So when six bodies turn up with surgical ports implanted in their spines, he’s sure a potent new opioid is the culprit. But when lab tests show zero evidence of any known narcotics, he fears something far more sinister. Allison Stevens thought she knew everything about her boss. But after he disappears, she’s stunned to discover his secret genetic research in pain tolerance. When she becomes the target of the FBI’s investigation, Allison has only one move. She must expose his illegal experiment. There’s just one problem. Some secrets will be protected at any cost.Their search for answers leads them to a dark, eerie cult, where true believers seem perilously addicted to suffering, devoted to purification.The Pain Colony is a gripping suspense thriller--you’ll be plunged into terrifying twists of modern science, chilling tension, and stunning revelations that will leave you breathless."A nail-biting page-turner you can't put down!" --BookTrib"A shocking finale that even jaded readers won't see coming!" --BookLife

About the Author

As a former pharmaceutical executive of 15 years, Shanon Hunt has firsthand experience with cutting edge medical advances. But it wasn't until she took an interest in CRISPR and the near future implications of genetic engineering that she became inspired to write a suspense thriller. When she's not plotting her next story, she enjoys being tormented by her frisbee-obsessed Australian Shepherd, hiking the wilds of northern New Jersey, and canyoneering in southern Utah with her husband, Steve. She lives in suburban New Jersey with Steve and their two teenage sons, Nick and Ben. She would love to hear from you, at [email protected].

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