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Book Review of Thanatos Syndrome

Thanatos Syndrome
Thanatos Syndrome
Author: Walker Percy
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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"Thanatos"in Greek mythology cheated "Death" by assuming to be an animal. Great prose with an interesting premise, it centers on a paroled psychologist who has at one time made a "breakthrough" discovery. Now he is faced with secret and illegal dealings by (what else) BIG money, BIG enterprise, BIG egos, and whatever. A nuclear power plant is adulterating the water supply, but to what end? The end will surprise you, the story entertain you, the theme disgust you. But, read it anyway.