The Alpha Paradox Author:Jeffrey King While on brackish waters in coastal Georgia, two experienced fisherman mysteriously disappear. Soon after, a mother loses her child to an unexplainable illness. Are the two events linked? Mark Turner, an intimidating marine patrol officer and lifetime resident of Savannah, Georgia, believes so and senses that something is terribly wrong in his b... more »eloved coastal community. Meanwhile, a young graduate student, Justin Thompson, stumbles upon several clues that something disturbing is indeed afoot. Justin, a doctoral candidate conducting research in Georgia's estuaries, is fascinated with science and an excellent student. However, he wrestles with self-doubt, indecision, and the need to strike a balance in life. A twist of fate soon forges a unique friendship between Mark and Justin. With pressure mounting, the two must quickly discover the cause for a growing pandemic. Only one question remains. Will they find the answer in time?« less