``Sundman's first novel is a compelling vision of a present where the fundamental building blocks of life - DNA - are suddenly as easily modified as the icon on your desktop. His exploration of the inherent conflict between treasured freedom and the Faustian bargain proffered by powerful and forbidden technologies is lucid and convincing.''

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