The Gene Deal
Author | : Robin Jequier |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 2018-07-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1720860246 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781720860242 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: It is 2001 and Capsella-Biotech, a genetic research firm operating in Berlin and New Jersey, has joined the international race to complete the first ever map of the human genome. Controlled by a disturbed Afghan war veteran Dr Alexander Grishin, the firm's unique research technology puts it ahead of the others. Ambitious financier Guy Shepherd is hired to invest in Capsella-Biotech, but he uncovers something sinister. He takes dangerous risks to prevent suspected abuse of genetic engineering, and rouses the anger of his boss as well as the brutal ministrations of the unstable Dr Grishin. When Guy's girlfriend goes missing in New York following the 9/11 attacks, can he discover her fate, settle his differences with her father and work out a plan to prevent wholesale catastrophe? With a psychic element added to the mix, this is a powerful tale of science, high finance and greed. www.robinjequier.com