Escaping Mercy
Published July 17, 2021
150 years in the future, hundreds of millions are homeless and the sick are forced into a euthanasia program called Mercy. Global leaders fiercely debate population control versus keeping people healthy.
When world-famous marine biologist, Dex Holzman learns about Aeternum, an ancient civilization at the bottom of the Coral Sea, he discovers a secret with the power to alter the trajectory of the planet. With the help of Cam Atkinson, a civil rights attorney, Dex travels a deadly path in his attempt to solve the world’s most ominous dilemma. Along the way, he uncovers a maniacal world leader’s vengeful plot to shed population and restore the Earth to its former glory.
Awards
Praise for Escaping Mercy
Since finishing Escaping Mercy I have been left with a feeling of emptiness that only brilliant novels succeed in achieving when they end. Polakoff has been undoubtedly successful in creating an immersive storyline with likeable characters, and placing me into a world I thoroughly enjoyed reading.” Leigh – Reedsy Discovery.
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"The book itself is a marvelous work that connects the beginning, plot, and end magnificently..." - David Reyes - The Book Commentary.
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"A beautifully crafted crescendo strangely intertwined with our reality.”
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“Sam Polakoff has crafted a suspenseful, entertaining story about a frightening future. The multiple story lines are intriguing in their own right, but the way the characters are brought together is clever and enjoyable.”
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“You won't be able to guess the ending.”
‘‘The characters are well developed, with interweaving storylines and a plot that crescendoes into a mountain of excitement.”
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“…so many unpredictable twists and turns…”
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“Polakoff brings a fast paced novel about a future world that seems entirely possible given the direction of things these days.”