Inside the story
Spoiler warning — this section reveals what happens to Alistair Proctor in the Utopia Series.
Alistair Proctor is nicknamed 'The Paperboy' originally for delivering obscure facts, later for distributing drugs in hollowed-out newspapers. Alistair Proctor is an exceptionally talented chemist who later moves into legitimate pharmaceutical research at NextGen Pharmaceuticals. Alistair Proctor works for NextGen Pharmaceuticals as a chemist. Alistair Proctor receives PHG for scientific analysis Alex's group brings PHG to Alistair for analysis. Alistair Proctor dies Alistair is reported to have taken his own life after the group's visit. Alistair apparently committed suicide; PHG sample disappeared.