Aging, despite its dismal reputation, is actually one of the great mysteries of the universe. Why don't we just reproduce, then exit fast, like salmon? Could aging just be one big evolutionary accident? Is senescence, the gradual falling apart of our bodies, at least partially avoidable? Can we extend the healthy lifespan and reduce the lingering, debilitating effects of senescence?
Set against the backdrop of groundbreaking gene-editing technology, this debut thriller introduces a murderer who operates in plain sight, utilizing CRISPR as a microscopic weapon. The story promises suspense and intrigue, appealing to fans of authors like Julia Buckley and Tess Gerritsen. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a chilling narrative that explores the dark implications of scientific advancements.
This is the story of my search for truth-first, the truth of a childhood with a sexually abusive, alcoholic father and an emotionally absent mother; then, a search for truth as a journalist and a grown woman.