In this gripping and timely medical thriller, bestselling author Robin Cook delves into the unsettling world of harnessing DNA from ancestry websites to track down a killer. Narrated by the talented George Guidall, this audiobook keeps you on the edge of your seat with a rating of 4.1 out of 5 and a length of 11 hours and 3 minutes.
When the lifeless body of social worker Kera Jacobsen arrives on Chief New York City Medical Examiner Laurie Montgomery's autopsy table, it initially appears to be a tragic yet routine drug overdose. However, Laurie and her new pathology resident, the enigmatic Dr. Aria Nichols, begin to notice peculiarities that don't quite add up. Kera's loved ones and colleagues insist she was not a drug user, while hospital administrators demand silence around the case. Furthermore, with Kera being ten weeks pregnant, the identity of the father remains a mystery, potentially holding vital clues to her final moments.
As Laurie faces a medical emergency and is temporarily out of action, impulsive Aria takes matters into her own hands. Using a controversial technique, she taps into genealogic DNA databases in the hopes of unearthing the truth. Collaborating with experts from a start-up ancestry website, Aria plans to trace the fetus's DNA back to possible male relatives, unraveling the mystery of the father. However, when Kera's closest friend and fellow social worker is brutally murdered, the need for answers becomes even more dire. Someone out there will stop at nothing to keep Kera's secrets buried, and if Aria and Laurie get too close to the truth, they may become the killer's next targets.
Prepare yourself for a pulse-pounding listen as Cook masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue, deception, and suspense. With George Guidall's captivating narration, the audiobook keeps you hooked from start to finish. Don't miss out on this electrifying medical thriller that tackles the controversial use of DNA databases in criminal investigations.
