Longevity By S.J. Hunter
I received a free copy of the book
for review purposes.
This is a futuristic story of a time when people can have
enhancements to freeze the aging process and prolong lives. Chris McGregor is a
detective in the elite DC LLE squad, who has lost his motivation to live as a “natural”
after the death of his wife, Karen DeVoe , a researcher in the field of bioethics.
Cut to another fifty-six years into the future and Chris
still a youngish 35 year old in physical if not chronological age, is
investigating crimes against illegal medical research in enhancements, and this
time with a partner Livvy, who is a rookie in LLE if not in law enforcement.
This story sets a breakneck pace as the two detectives
investigate a series of crimes that point to the dangers of unchecked research
into prolonging the age of those who can afford the procedures that promise
immortality. The book covers the ethical issues similar to the debate today
about affordable health care for all. It poses a very interesting question of
whether we want to live in such a society where progress is unevenly
distributed and where basic human values have become irrelevant. After reading
this interesting book, I am eagerly looking forward to the other books in the
series.
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