Lethal Harvest (Bioethics Series Book 1)

From today's headlines, this story of ambition, danger, and the true meaning of love moves from the inner circles of power in Washington, D.C., to the stark world of the former Soviet Union, all to answer one searing question: Once a prominent doctor's secret genetic research is complete, what will be the lethal harvest? From Library Journal In the midst of an incendiary malpractice lawsuit, the Center for Fertility and Enhancement loses its brightest embryologist, Dr. Tim Sullivan, in a freak traffic accident. When a bomb destroys the lab and almost kills one of Sullivan's partners, Dr. Luc Morgan, remaining partner Dr. Ben McKay, an ordained minister, and Marnie Sullivan, Tim's widow, begin to piece together discrepancies involving Tim's determination to cure akenosis, a disease affecting his uncle, the President of the United States. As a Machiavellian plot comes to light, everyone connected to the clinic is in danger. Cutrer and Glahn, authors of two books on marriage and infertility, delve into the controversial world of cloning and genetics in relation to God's plan while offering a satisfying medical thriller suitable for most collections.Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Cutrer's and Glahn'sLethal Harvest is a fine medical thriller centering on the apparent disappearance of one member, Tim Sullivan, of a partnership running a fertility clinic in Washington, D.C. Sullivan is related to the current U.S. president and, like him, carries a recessive gene for akenosis, a neurological disease that results in quick deterioration of motor function. When the disease begins to affect the president, Sullivan's death is faked by government operatives, and he begins accelerated research into akenosis using DNA implantation techniques. Meanwhile, one of Sullivan's partners confuses clones of discarded eggs (which, unknown to him, Sullivan was using for research) with the correct eggs for implantation, and twins that are clones of their mother result. A lawsuit arises, and the clinic is bombed, the mysteries of which fall to the third partner, Ben McCay, an obstetrician and chaplain, to unravel. Some of the thriller aspects ofLethal Harvest are shaky, but the authors' treatment of DNA research is so well informed and compelling that their novel should have wide appeal.John MortCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Review This book deals with up-to-date medical procedures and ethics subjective of science versus God. The characters are intelligent, cutting edge medical professionals. . . . The book very clearly presents the gospel through an interesting storyline. Some of the characters view science as their 'god,' which we can see today in our society, through the past teachings of Darwin and the like. In all,Lethal Harvest is an easy read. You will be engrossed in the plot while the characters deal with modern ethical, moral and Christian issues. Of course, they don't solve it all . . . hence the follow up book,Deadly Cure. ?tollman62, Crosswalk.com Published On: 2004-06-03A Machiavellian plot. . . . Cutrer and Glahn delve into the controversial world of cloning and genetics in relation to God's plan while offering a satisfying medical thriller. ?Library Journal Published On: 2004-06-03A neuron-tingling, synapse-twisting thriller. Lethal Harvest brought me to the cutting edge of today's news, and wrapped it in a challenging Christian world view. -- Bob Singleton ?Singleton Productions, Inc. Published On: 2004-06-03Don't start reading this novel unless you have plenty of time to read it at one sitting, because you won't want to put it down! -- Dave (Doc) Kirby ?Book Bits, WTBF - AM/FM Published On: 2004-06-03Lethal Harvest displays the technical precision and intrigue of a Clancy novel and delivers the emotion of a Henry James story. One of the best books of the year '-a can't miss read! ?Insight for L