THE HEALER

BOOK ONE

By: Les Puryear

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In the quiet town of Roxboro, North Carolina, Dr. Marcus Bevan is a master of ambition, turning Roxboro Community Hospital into a profit-driven empire. His life of wealth and control is unshakable—until a car crash unlocks a mysterious power to heal with a touch, guided by a cryptic voice: Use it wisely. As Marcus saves his dying dog and cures patients deemed untreatable, his gift becomes a curse, drawing desperate crowds, media frenzy, and accusations of fraud.

When his miraculous acts threaten the trillion-dollar medical industry, Marcus is betrayed by those he trusted, confined to a psychiatric hospital, and hunted by shadowy forces determined to silence him. With only his loyal Labrador, Sammy, by his side, Marcus escapes into a perilous journey across rural America, pursued by a relentless hunter and haunted by a growing shadow within himself—a sickness he cannot heal. As he uncovers a hidden network of others like him, Marcus must decide: embrace his power and risk everything, or run forever from a world that fears his touch.

The Healer is a gripping sci-fi thriller blending suspense, mystery, and the moral weight of a gift that could reshape humanity—or destroy it. Perfect for fans of The Passage and The Fugitive, this tale of sacrifice and survival will keep you turning pages late into the night.