The Autism War: A Novel

by Louis Conte

Tony Colletti, a good suburban cop and father of a child with autism, finds himself drawn into the controversy over the apparent but rarely acknowledged connection between childhood vaccines and autism. His quest to uncover the truth forces him to risk all he holds dear while confronting corrupt government officials, the powerful pharmaceutical industry, and disturbing elements of his own past. Even while holding down his job and dealing with family crises, Colletti spearheads the drive to contend with industrial espionage, Russian gangsters, and sexual predators preying upon disabled children. He and his colleagues face powerful government and private factions that manipulate the media, fabricate scientific research, conduct shadowy judicial proceedings, and viciously attack those who question vaccine safety.

In this gripping novel, government and industry have formed an unholy alliance that places profit ahead of children’s health, one that compels ordinary Americans to fight back to protect their families and the ideals of justice. In the tradition of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People and echoing the infamous Minamata, Japan, mercury poisoning tragedy, The Autism War reminds us how a handful of dedicated citizens armed with convincing evidence can prevail over a complacent majority and overwhelming odds.

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Genres: Fiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2014

Reviews

[Tessa Bridal · Rating 4 out of 5]

My children were born during the period this book covers and I remember trying to make informed choices about vaccines. Keeping in mind that this is a novel, the research seemed thorough and credible. The book is Fast paced, hard to put down. For anyone with trust issues where drug companies are concerned the book provides convincing evidence to support that view. It is also full of belief in the power of grass roots movements. I usually stay clear of this kind of book because I am almost always disappointed in the writing. This was not the case here. This writer's vocabulary extends beyond four letter words!

[Preacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. I am a vaccine skeptic so it was right up my ally.

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very current and scary story line. I won it in a contest and it was a good read!

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a nice read...not what I expected. Lost me a few times but was ok

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was interesting in some parts but confusing in others. I received this book from Good Reads

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very good. Tells what a lot of people are going thru. It showed a connection with shots, but I also wonder what about what we are feeding our cattle, etc. What about our drinking water. When I was young you never heard of this stuff and I am in my late 50's.