Ira and Irene’s grandson Phil, who is a brilliant chemist, tells them that he has
discovered ‘The Fountain of Youth,’ in a Black Cactus.
Ira and Irene want a taste.
Phil will not give it to them.
“Something could go horribly wrong. You’ll haveto wait a little while longer.”
“How long?
“Around five years.”
“We will be dead by then.”
In self defense, Ira and Irene and three friends decide to steal a sip of youth.
They become as young and handsome and beautiful as they were in High School.
The five friends are thrilled and happy for a little while.
A few weeks later, Phil has bad news.
The chimpanzee that he gave the youth juice to has died a horrible death.
Did the chimp write the blurb?
(spoiler: the chimp was run over by a bus; there’s nothing wrong with the juice.)
Is the cover design by the same person who did Silvia’s Abduction?
https://lousybookcovers.com/?p=1618102
Such a shame–if you’re gonna use Larry Block’s punnage, you should at least pay homage with a decent damn cover and some decent typography!
Scientist practical jokes: Telling people you have a youth potion before you test it, and/or telling people you have a youth potion and won’t let them have any.
Phil, you’re such a kidder!
And that’s why Phil is a dick.
The End