Dust to Dust — James Thompson

A MEDICAL MIRACLE
The first subjects are lab rats. Injected with two experimental drugs by two different doctors, the rats begin to show signs of renewed youth, restored health, and remarkable vigor. Surprised by the results, neurologist Kat Williams and biochemist Burton Harris believe they have stumbled upon a major breakthrough in the science of aging. But there is only one way to know if their formula can truly reverse the aging process. Their next subject needs to be human . . .

A LIVING NIGHTMARE
His name is Jerome. A homeless, destitute alcoholic with no family, no history, and no hope to live, he is the ideal test subject for the next phase of the experiment. Like the lab rats, Jerome responds quickly and dramatically to the serum. But when Dr. Williams and Dr. Harris seek more funding for their study -- from a paralyzed billionaire hoping to cure death itself -- they make another chilling discovery about their “fountain of youth” drug. Everybody wants it. And some will kill for it . . .