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To save the world from an alien invasion, humanity altered their children's genetic code--but now they're paying the price. Earth's younger generations are dying of a new disease. Salvation may lie in outer space, in the DNA of humans who founded colonies before the alien attack. That is, if Earth's settlers can be found.

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4.1 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars read cover to cover, and my butt and legs are still asleep, Oct 26 2003

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Skyler (juneau alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)

For a first time book it was really good (And taking that into consideration, I award it 5 stars) if it was a second book, or a third, I would only give it 3 (There wasn't enough real research in the book-information regarding things that are close to real was vauge) but it was a great book to pull out of ones imagination, and I look foreward to reading some more of her work. Just hope she makes a part two to the book!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Novel, July 28 2002

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Lior Issacof (Englewood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)

Every time you read a first novel you take a chance. With Bell's firs novel, I must admit, this was a chance worth taking. This is an excellent book. The characters are both vivid and complex and the dialogues are truly authentic. The plot, though somewhat anticipated, keeps you on the edge till the very end.
I would recommend this book and will await Bell's next novel..

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2.0 out of 5 stars This book could have been so good, Aug 15 2001

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Jennifer Pelland (Outside Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Navohar (Paperback)

You know, this book really could have shone. The premise is fabulous, the universe is wonderful, but the characters... Oh, the characters. I felt like I was watching a bunch of braindead, immature caricatures rather than a group of intelligent and mature adults. Also, our protagonist, who is supposed to be a brilliant scientist, takes until page 252 to figure out what we all realized back on page 101. The plot drags needlessly in some places, and races along too quickly in others. The real frustration is that with a good editor, this book could have been a gem. But instead, it's just a disappointing read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
It's hard to believe this is a first novel. I hope Bell isn't a one trick pony or camel as the case may be. Read more

Published on May 26 2001 by Steve

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
The problem with distinct characters, and characters with strong personalities is that it is hard to make them not suck. Read more

Published on Dec 12 2000 by C. Bickford