Odd, intriguing stories of quacks and cures

Good literary fiction about science and scientists is hard to find, probably because it is so hard to write. Consider the difficulty, after all, of weaving scientific theories or mechanical facts into a compelling narrative that is still "character driven" - the prevailing definition of literary fiction. (Full article: 690 words)

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