LaCost: The Evolution of Jason — First book in the LaCost Series

SCI-FI! FANTASY! ROMANCE! FAMILY VALUES!
LACOST HAS IT ALL. 

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What is the ultimate potential of the human mind?

Jason Patrick LaCost is a scientific genius with the ability to "feel" what other people are thinking. He is driven by a passion for solving some of the planet's greatest, most existential problems such as food shortages and disease. As head of research for a large biotech company, he makes revolutionary advances in quantum genetics. But these discoveries pose threats to the special interests and powerful people that seek to maintain control of — and many would say corrupt — the world's food system.

Things get tense when a corporate shark wants to steal Jason’s discoveries. Fortunately, his boss has his back, and he calls on an old friend—and security specialist—for help and extra muscle.

LaCost falls for and marries teacher and writer Alison Russo and together they adopt seven-year-old Sarah. Sarah, an enigmatic child with a very special mind, becomes the real star of the show as it becomes clear that she possesses an evolved intellect and aptitude for math and science — way off anyone’s charts.

Jason and Sarah develop telepathic communication and an interpersonal bond that helps them communicate and protect each other. As Sarah matures, so do her amazing abilities. To some, she is an angel from God, but to others that wish to do her harm, she’s their worst nightmare.

LaCost’s research leads to bigger and more important discoveries but also to more dangerous confrontations with corporate bad guys who threaten his work, his family, and his life. Jason's super-group of friends and extraordinary human beings band together to fight off the threats, becoming like family in the process and paving the way for further adventures in artificial intelligence and other scientific frontiers. 

About the Author

Patrick Rizio has been a jazz drummer, a cement finisher, and a union representative. He grew up reading science-fiction and loves travel, dogs, music, and tennis. He has been inspired by thinkers including David Deutsch, Karl Popper, Carl Sagan, and Carlo Rovelli. Always an avid reader, Rizio has become an avid writer. LaCost, the Evolution of Jason, is his first novel. Follow his writing about Jason LaCost's world at patrickrizio.com.