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The Genesis Code [Mass Market Paperback]

John Case
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Book Description

Feb 28 1998
A phone call in the dead of night brings Joe Lassiter shattering news. His sister and young nephew have died in a fire in their home near Washington, D.C. Yet Lassiter soon learns a chilling fact: His loved ones were brutally murdered before the blaze was set. . . .

The mysterious suspect's identity only raises more questions. Then Lassiter uncovers another crime--another innocent mother and child murdered. The more he unearths, the larger the web of conspiracy grows, as his search for answers leads him on a dangerous international chase toward a truth that will shock him--and the world--to the very bone. . . .

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You'll probably guess what's behind the murders of mothers and their very young sons long before investigator Joe Lassiter does, but that shouldn't spoil your enjoyment of this exciting and thoughtful new thriller that mixes science and faith in with its action. Lassiter's own sister and beloved nephew are among the victims, who were all patients at an Italian fertility clinic run by a doctor with some unusual ideas about DNA. Why this catches the attention of a dangerous religious order, and whether Lassiter can save one surviving woman and child from their wrath, should take up a good part of your night. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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YA. The action in this suspenseful novel shifts from a picturesque hill town in Italy, to the streets of Rome, to a suburb of Washington, DC, and finally to its climax on a remote island in Maine. Joe Lassiter takes a leave of absence from his high-tech investigation agency to search for the murderer of his only sister and her son. He soon finds himself analyzing a string of other unsolved murders of mothers and their young sons, all of whom stayed at a fertility clinic in Italy. A physician renowned for his success at artificial insemination, a rural priest with a terrible secret revealed in confession, and the charismatic leader of a conservative Catholic organization all provide clues that lead Joe to the one person who can help him solve the mystery. This fast-paced thriller will draw YAs into some interesting questions concerning the use of DNA material and the ethics of genetic engineering, and will provide them with fascinating insights into the uses of modern investigative techniques.?Molly Connally, Kings Park Library, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good scientific idea Dec 28 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read the book. There is a good scientific part of it, and I have to say that it is well-written from biology-genetic point of view. A minor scientific mistake though is present, and that the expressed gene do code for proteins rather than enzymes (which they are by definition proteins). Having said that, obviously SOME genes, when they are expressed shall code enzymes.

Over all, nice reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Oustanding story - well written! Feb 1 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Hollywood should be all over this as a thriller. What an incredibly interesting idea. Jurassic Park for the religious. When I first read this book, I was riveted from beginning to end and then spent the next month thinking about it.

That has been years ago and I still tell people how good this story is - get it and see for yourself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hougan's best Jan 28 2004
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Better written and more provocative than Brown's Da Vinci Code
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3.0 out of 5 stars Better than Dan Brown, Less than Michael Crichton
I recently read several of Case's books (it's a pen name. who else does this person write as?) and find them all to be entertaining page-turners. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2004 by L. Friedman
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Page Turner
I read this book about 5-6 years ago and still remember it well. It came out just in time to dovetail nicely into events of our time - cloning, genetics, in vitro fertilization for... Read more
Published on Dec 10 2003 by Timothy J. Farish
2.0 out of 5 stars The world's dumbest Investigator
I liked the idea and theme of the book. unfortunatly the lead charater, a brilliant investigator, was probably the world's worst detective. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars I have recommended this to everyone
I have recommended this book to a LOT of people. Every time I get into a discussion about good books, I bring this one up. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2003 by R. Simonsen
4.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!
I was reluctant to start reading this book as I thought it would be a boring, medical-type mystery. Was I ever wrong! Read more
Published on Jun 14 2003 by Cynthia K. Robertson
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book From John Case
This was a great book, interesting until the end. It was exciting, full of twists and turns. The premise of the book was really interesting and left you thinking "what... Read more
Published on Jun 5 2003 by Natalie P.
2.0 out of 5 stars Overrated
Based upon reviews here and feedback of friends, I had high expectations, obviously too high. There are far better conspiracy thrillers out there, most without such a ridiculous... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully Executed!!!
The execution of this book was genius and refreshing. It style and layout was innovative. I was hooked from the 1st page. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars WHERE'S PHIL COLLINS WHEN YOU NEED HIM?
Oh boy...Case really goes all out in his books to make you think, "Omigosh...what IF this really happened? Read more
Published on Nov 13 2002 by Michael Butts
4.0 out of 5 stars predictable, yet excellent
i have to echo many of the other reviewers in saying that i figured out the "mystery" very early on in the book. nonetheless, it's a very engaging read. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2002
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