The Enoch Pill

The Enoch Saga #1

by Matthew William

The world was changed overnight when scientists developed a compound that extended the human lifespan indefinitely. The Enoch Pill was distributed free of charge, once a month, to the furthest corners of the globe. Everyone was about to live forever.

Well, almost everyone.

When 18-year-old Kizzy Cartwright learns that she is immune to the immortality-giving pill, it makes her a social outcast. And when an accident on her farm causes the death of her best friend, the blame falls squarely on her shoulders.

To avoid execution, Kizzy's only option is to find the missing scientist who invented the Enoch compound, in the hopes that he can find a cure for death once more. But her time is running out...

2023 The book had been edited to remove typos and grammar errors.

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2015

About the author

Matthew William grew up in the woods of Pennsylvania, reading the works of Philip K. Dick, Arthur C. Clarke and other science fiction writers with abbreviations for middle names.

Currently he lives in Sweden and keeps himself occupied with podcasting, expanding his fiction library and spending time with his wife and two cats. He enjoys connecting with other fans of good storytelling on social media.

Reviews

[Venus Maneater · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just finished the last episode of the podcast and it feels like the story of Kizzy and her friend is only just beginning. There is a whole world ahead of them and they deserve to discover every bit of it, untainted by media and peers - like newborns.

The end is sugary sweet and our protagonist most definitely gets what she deserves, but it left me wanting more - more explanations maybe? I can't really put my finger on it, but I guess that's what Mr. William aimed for, because there'll be a sequel!

Maybe he'll tell us more about Iris, about the crows, about Leo's experiments, Kizzy's mom...and well, just some world building!

One thing is for sure though, there is no way the sequel will be able to surprise me with a twist like this book did. Never saw it coming and it made me feel like a total fool and absolutely giddy at the same time. Thanks for that!

[Maggie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The concept had so much potential. However, between a repetitive plot, predictable action, and TERRIBLE grammar/spelling ("could of" instead of "could have" is only one example), I can't give this book more than 2 stars.
With no surprises, no plot twists, and no cliffhanger, I have no desire to read the second in the series.

However, the book did hold my attention long enough to finish the book. If you're looking for an easy read, and you have low expectations, go for it.

[Hannah Dixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! I don't know where to even start. This book had a lot of twist and turns. Well for starters when they might Iris I knew there was something not right there., but in honestly I think she made the book what it was. who doesn't like a crazy psychopath machine following them around trying to kill them. :) (LOL) Anyways I loved the two main characters. Kizzy did seem fearless, even through she said a million times in the book she's not, but it's how you show it. Diego, I liked how he always came to help Kizzy when she needed it. He was her support system.
I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to see what else happens in the second one. I hope they find a cure for her so she can lived forever with Diego and have little Diego babies. (LOL) :)

[Ckelsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Premise was good. Editing was awful. Full of spelling and grammar errors (your vs you’re, ugh). Half way through I was trying to decide if it was possible for a book to jump the shark - a killer robot thing? Really? It wasn’t necessary. It’s like that was added to the plot to full pages. The general idea of the book was great but someone should have done a better job as an editor and copy editor.

[Arielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a surprising story. The short description had me interested, which is why I wound up listening to the podcast. But I didn't expect the kind of story I got. While it may not be the best story I've ever read (I can be picky) I do highly recommend it if the description got you interested too. It's great for people who enjoy dystopia / post-apocalypse. Very enjoyable.

[Jenny Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love a dystopian ya tale that jumps right into the story and never stops moving until the last page. If you suspend your disbelief and immerse yourself you're in for a fun story. Looking forward to book 2.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent read of something different in the genre. I appreciate the story and the story of the pills and everything that happened because of them, like the giant crows.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to this one via podcast. Great journey.

[Anne Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read of something new in the genre