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Chargement... Lightning's Childpar Michael A. Smith
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During an artillery barrage at the Civil War battle of Antietam in 1862, a young colonel lost his leg. More than 150 years later, he lost the same leg in a traffic accident on the Washington, D.C. Beltway!Diane Kowalski, a research scientist, examines tissue from the anonymous victim's severed leg. She discovers a genetic mutation that could make regeneration possible - and increase longevity. Diane and Jack O'Sullivan, a private investigator, follow clues that lead them to Thomas Winthrop, founder of a leading genetics research laboratory. They learn that Winthrop has developed a gene therapy to extend his natural "gifts" to humanity. However, Winthrop's "family" opposes his plan, arguing that it would lead to overpopulation, economic chaos, famine and war.Lightning's Child is a novel about the latest advances in biotechnology that one day may allow the human species to control its evolutionary destiny. It's also a lighthearted and entertaining story about its colorful characters, as they struggle to achieve purpose, fulfillment and love in their lives. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Chapter one goes into a primer on your prior biology classes of the DNA unit as Diane Kowalski is studying the DNA of Meigs. I felt the author thought we may need a refresher before going further into the story. It’s helpful in light of the scientific information included in this story. There are several fun characters; Diane Kowalski was really not one of them. I liked Jack and his assistant, Melanie (Mel). I would like to have seen her character developed more. The concept of the story is very thought-inspiring. There is a bit of romance within … and a bit of a surprising twist on that. The ending was not really an ending, per se. Either the reader is to use their imagination or there will be a book 2. I rated Lightning’s Child at 3 out of 5. ( )