One Potato

Eddie Morales is sent to Puerto Malogrado, South America, to handle a potato scandal that threatens to cause a medical crisis. He gets caught up in a revolution and must decide what to sacrifice to protect his future in the biotechnology world. The book is a darkly funny and compassionate exploration of the relationship between nature and technology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Eddie Morales' life takes an unexpected turn when his Boise-based biotech firm sends him to Puerto Malogrado, a small but turbulent country in South America. The international media is accusing the company's experimental potatoes of causing a bizarre medical crisis. Eddie arrives in South America, only to find his plans for a quick resolution thwarted by an impending revolution. On one side, the rebels hope to capitalize on the potato scandal to seize power, while on the other, the government is determined to suppress the truth and maintain its grip on power.

Eddie becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that reveals the lengths his company will go to advance its potato empire. He is forced to make a difficult choice: what will he sacrifice to preserve his own future in this brave new world of biotechnology? One Potato is a darkly funny and compassionate novel that explores the blurred line between nature and technology. It delves deep into a future shaped by both natural disasters and man-made catastrophes.

Through Eddie's journey, the novel raises important questions about the consequences of scientific advancements, corporate greed, and the power of information. It serves as a cautionary tale about the risks and rewards of playing with nature's delicate balance.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684427826