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352 pages 2022 Science Fiction, Thriller 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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Logan Ramsay is infected with a genetic upgrade that makes him smarter, faster, stronger — superhuman. His sister got the same upgrade and wants to release it globally. The question: should humanity be forcibly evolved to survive? Crouch writes the CRISPR thriller for our time.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Thought-provoking
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Urgent Scientific Ethical Fast

Tropes: Genetic Enhancement CRISPR Superhuman Ethical Thriller

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it as good as Dark Matter?

Different — more grounded, equally thought-provoking.

Is the genetics real?

Based on real CRISPR science — extrapolated to thriller extremes.

Is it standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

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