KILLER T

In the novel "Killer T," a lonely Brit and an unlikely friend are drawn together when gene editing technology is starting to explode, but in the wrong hands, it can be the most deadly weapon in history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2019
Publisher: Hot Key Books

Harry and Charlie, two teenagers whose lives are shaped by a society in constant flux, find themselves drawn together amidst the burgeoning world of gene editing technology. He, a lonely Brit in his first term at a Las Vegas high school, grapples with the challenges of assimilating into a new environment. Meanwhile, she emerges as an unlikely friend, accused of involvement in a tragic incident involving a batch of explosives that resulted in the injury of a football player.

At a time when gene editing technology is revolutionizing the way we live, the two teenagers are inexorably linked. With a lab in their garage, they possess the power to cure cancer, enhance their cognitive abilities to excel in exams, or even manipulate their genes to achieve a sun-kissed tan and a perfect beach body. However, the potential for misuse of this powerful tool is terrifyingly real. Killer T, a synthetic virus with a ninety percent mortality rate, has been created by terrorists who demand a billion dollars in exchange for the release of a vaccine.

Fast-paced, captivating, and eerily reminiscent of our present reality, this novel stands as the first standalone work from the internationally acclaimed author of CHERUB. It delves into the intricate web of science, politics, and morality, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate the perilous terrain of genetic manipulation.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 193 x 149 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471407192