Books like Skin Game by Max Allan Collins
Max Allan Collins’ "Skin Game" follows the tense spiral of violence in Seattle’s Terminal City, where genetically engineered residents live amid constant police scrutiny. As murders of ordinary humans mount, Max and her inner circle suspect a traitor within their own ranks. They must navigate the fractures between human and transgenic communities, protect their colony, and expose a sinister plot that endangers everyone. The novel explores the moral dilemmas and societal tensions that arise when science and power collide.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Max Allan Collins
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