Review: The book is fast paced, technical and yet gritty, all at the same time.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2012
"Embryo" by Joyce Schneider is a medical thriller where science, basic human rights and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein meet at a crossroads.  Genetic alteration at the fetus level may sound like science fiction, but not after you read this book.  The story is frightening, even the thought of the story is frightening and ultimately, the author makes you believe that all of it could happen tomorrow.  The book is fast paced, technical and yet gritty, all at the same time.The characters are extremely well defined and interactive, making you feel with them.  I was pulled into the story and actually felt what the characters were feeling. The plot had multiple twists and turns with enough potential bad guys to fill a decent sized hospital morgue.  I had never read a medical thriller until this one and now after the fact, I'm glad I started with "Embryo".  This book was intelligent, complex and yet attacks the reader at an emotional level that is impossible to deny.This is a must read, and not just for an individual genre, no, no ,no...for everyone!  "Embryo" is well written and stays with you even after you're done.  In the interest of fair play, I will not tell you who the bad guys are.  You'll have to read the book and bite your finger nails for yourself.