Táto séria skúma znepokojujúce dôsledky vedeckých objavov na ľudstvo a spoločnosť. Zaoberá sa teóriou evolúcie, genetikou a otázkou pôvodu človeka spôsobom, ktorý spochybňuje naše doterajšie poznanie. Napínavé príbehy miešajú vedecké koncepty s napätím a dobrodružstvom, pričom nútia čitateľov zamyslieť sa nad budúcnosťou ľudstva a jeho miestom vo vesmíre.
Nominated for the prestigious 2000 Hugo Award, this book offers a captivating exploration of its genre, showcasing imaginative storytelling and complex characters. It delves into themes of identity, conflict, and the human experience, set against a richly developed backdrop. Readers can expect a thought-provoking narrative that challenges perceptions and invites deep reflection, making it a standout work in speculative fiction.
Scientists Kaye Lang and Mitch Rafelson, parents of Stella, a genetically-enhanced child born as a result of mutations in the human genome caused by the SHEVA virus, lose the struggle to keep their daughter safe from a repressive government that wants to control the virus children by isolating them from the general population