Gargoyles
Gargoyles by Alan Nayes, published by Tom Doherty Associates on August 25, 2001, is a thought-provoking exploration of genetic research and its implications. This first edition, comprising 384 pages, delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding the human genome project and the potential to create “perfectly imperfect” children. The narrative follows Amoreena Daniels, a pre-med student facing a dire financial situation as her mother battles cancer. When she is offered a substantial sum to become a surrogate mother, Amoreena believes she has found a solution, but soon discovers unsettling truths about her pregnancy.
Readers will find a gripping tale that intertwines suspense and thriller elements, as Amoreena navigates a web of genetic testing and medical experimentation. The story raises critical questions about the future of humanity in light of advancements in genetic engineering, particularly concerning the balance between eradicating imperfections and the unforeseen consequences of such power. As Amoreena uncovers the dark realities behind her situation, the narrative challenges perceptions of medical ethics and the human condition, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of science and morality.
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With the recent completion of the human genome project, speculation on future genetic research has run wild. Most people fear what might happen once humans have the ability to create perfect children. What will it mean when the human race no longer has to deal with natural imperfections-when science can be used to eradicate disability, disease, unique features, asymmetrical faces? But little attention has been given to the other possibility of such research: what will happen now that the human race may have the ability to create perfectly imperfect children? The research industry-and the human race-may never be the same.
Brilliant pre-med student Amoreena Daniels needs money desperately. Her mother is dying of metastatic cancer, and the medical insurance has run out. When told of a new cancer study that offers some measure of hope for patients in her mother’s condition, Amoreena is thrilled-until she realizes that the treatment will cost $30,000. When a seemingly legitimate women’s clinic offers Amoreena $50,000 for service as a surrogate mother, Amoreena thinks her prayers have been answered. But then-much too early-her baby begins to move.
The strange dreams, another surrogate’s mysterious death, and a drug-addicted former medical intern confirm Amoreena’s worst suspicion: there is something terribly wrong with her pregnancy. Amoreena embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the endless battery of genetic tests, sonograms, and frightened patients, only to discover that she has unwittingly become a pawn in a high-stakes game of biomedical experimentation.
In the tradition of Robin Cook and Richard Preston, Alan Nayes has written an absorbing, terrifying novel about what happens when human beings have the ability to save countless lives-by changing the face of humanity.
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