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Gene defense

by Joy Ashe (2010)

About this book

"This fast-paced genetic thriller with a strong political undertow begins with a phone call plea for help to Boston-based attorney Paeton Weaver by her sister, Casey Bell, after the discovery of her philanthropist husband's bloodied body, supposedly, by his own hand ... His death comes in the year 2013, post the U.S. presidential inauguration ... Paeton Weaver takes the reader on a disturbing journey to examine the social, psychological and legal ramifications of genetic social engineering when under new US leadership, citizens become valued based on genetic characteristics ..."--Publisher's website.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreGene defense Lead Character

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