The Sci-fi fantasy book “Stage Four” by John C. Payne has a mix of supernatural and imaginative features. The book starts when three well-known people from different cities have been told that they have Stage IV melanoma and only have less than six months to live. They are “warehoused” waiting to die, but their pets are keeping them alive.

They find out through a video that a scientist in South Texas has found a way to cure the disease. The treatment is a success, but there is a fatal catch. The cure is worse than the disease! The patient's DNA is transformed, turning them into ferocious killing monsters. A deadly disease, killer beasts, a killing spree, and intense action all made up this stunning work of fiction of John C. Payne's book.

Book fans of the science fiction and fantasy genre are in for a treat. In “Stage Four,” John C. Payne's masterful storytelling weaves action and adventure, crime and mystery, and romance seamlessly together. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys dark and thrilling stories.

When it comes to his characters, John C. Payne looks to be one of those writers who just loves to have fun with them, not restricting their motions to what is required by their stories. He sets them free, assumes the role of God, and has the ability to shape the behavior of each character on their own.

Curious to know what happens next and how this story ends? Order a copy of John C. Payne's “Stage Four,” now available at Amazon.

Check out the author's website at www.johncpayne.com for more details about his other published works.

“Stage Four”
Author | John C. Payne
Genre | Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Publisher | Page Publishing Inc.
Published date | March 3, 2014
Book Retail Price| $19.95

Author
John C. Payne was born in Chicago but moved to Wisconsin as a youth. He entered the U.S. Army in 1959 after completing an ROTC Program in college. John served with units in Long Binh, Qui Nhon, and DaNang during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army in 1980. He loves to write and teach. John was an adjunct professor in health care and business at several universities in Wisconsin and Texas.

He's published several books, mostly mysteries and one in the sci-fi genre. John's entrepreneurship pursuits began with owning a small vending machine business. He later organized a special-purpose communications company.

It supplied and, in most cases, installed television sets in hospitals, prisons, and hotels. Satellite dish-receiver systems were installed in remote motels.

A position at a national bank became available, and John became Vice-President. He headed the lending division for commercial and personal loan activities.

He also spent several years in the field of health care administration, both in medical treatment facilities and as a Regional Coordinator for Wisconsin Physicians Service, a Third-Party Health Care Administrator.

John holds a B.S. degree from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI, and a Master's in Public Health Administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

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