Darwins Cipher, M.A. Rothman
Darwins Cipher, M.A. Rothman
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Darwin's Cipher

Author: M.A. Rothman

Narrator: Tim Campbell

Unabridged: 8 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/18/2019


Synopsis

Juan Gutierrez, a cancer researcher, has spent years studying the genome of animals that exhibit immunity to some types of cancer. Over the course of his study, Juan discovers a pattern that allows him to predict the course of a species' evolution across thousands of generations. Using the algorithm he's developed from the pattern, Juan uncovers what he believes to be the key to conquering humanity's susceptibility to cancer. Others are interested in using what Juan has dubbed "Darwin's Cipher," however, instead of cancer research, they see very different applications for the new genetic algorithm.

Nate Carrington, an FBI forensic analyst, has been struggling with several cold cases when he's alerted to an incident at a nearby ranch. It's a case of a newborn calf who is found in the middle of a herd of dead cattle. It provides a single link to Nate's other cold cases: the DNA analysis of the calf doesn't match anything in the FBI's database.

Somewhere in a rural hospital in West Virginia, four hospital workers are dead and a newborn child has been transported to the NIH's level-four bio-containment unit. It's only when the NIH sends out an alert to all hospitals and law enforcement agencies that the world realizes the danger that faces them.

About M.A. Rothman

M. A. Rothman is the USA Today bestselling author of the Levi Yoder Thriller series, Exodus series, and Prophecies series. He primarily writes stories that focus on technology and international intrigue, spanning the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers. When not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kimberly on July 13, 2022

Adult scary smart "technothriller" This story was riveting. A research scientist has his theory stolen and used for nefarious purposes. And, in a somewhat small way, it is a love story. Got you hooked yet? It will!......more

Goodreads review by Robert on June 04, 2019

WOW! This is my fist book by M.A. ROTHMAN, and I am really impressed with this medical/scientific thriller. This book has a fascinating plot – involving the nefarious use of cutting-edge cancer research using gene therapy – the research stolen from the scientist and used by “bad guys” trying to crea......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on May 07, 2019

The advances in genetics over the last couple of decades has opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Treatments for diseases, screening for genetic illnesses, to name but two. It has also opened up an entire litany of concerns about what might happen if the power to alter the basic building bl......more

Goodreads review by Surabhi on February 12, 2022

The storyline honestly has a lot of potential. The premise is strong, the characters are diverse, and the pacing is well done. And YET, the narration leaves much to be desired. Rothman is what I would call an aspiring poor man's (medical) John Grisham. I know that sounds like high praise considering......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 11, 2022

Very interesting premise of messing with genes to try and cure cancer with unintended consequences. What I liked: -Multiple storylines coming together. -Great premise, very creative in a science kind of way. -Good characters What I didn't like: -I felt it slowed down a little at the end Over all very good.......more