Chromosome 6
Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook, published by Penguin in April 1998, is a first edition novel that spans 480 pages. This book delves into the complex world of cloning and genetic manipulation, intertwining factual elements with fictional narrative. Set against the backdrop of equatorial Africa and New York City, it explores the implications of advanced biotechnology and the potential consequences of human error in the realm of genetic engineering.
Readers will encounter a gripping storyline that follows Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery as they investigate a murder that leads them to unexpected discoveries during an autopsy. The narrative highlights the intersection of medical science and ethical dilemmas, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of the boundaries of human intervention in nature. With themes rooted in medical thrillers and science fiction, Chromosome 6 offers a unique perspective on the future of genetic research and its ramifications.
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“Master of the medical thriller.”—The New York Times
In his most prophetic thriller yet, Robin Cook goes behind the headlines on cloning and genetic manipulation, blending fact with fiction in this terrifying bestseller.
In the jungles of equatorial Africa, a biotechnology giant has taken transplant surgery and animal research to a new level—where one mistake could bridge the evolutionary gap between man and ape and forever change the genetic map of our existence.
Meanwhile, in New York City, Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery are working on a seemingly unrelated murder of a mobster, only to find some very odd things once their victim is on the autopsy table…
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