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Lethal Harvest (Bioethics Series #1)

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Jump in "head first" and be prepared to move with your mind in this thought stimulating adventure into a fictitious "never-a-dull-moment-could-be-real" world of a cast of characters who will quickly travel their way into your heart. As the co-authors reveal and develop circumstances in the lives of recognizable personalities, your emotions will be touched many times over,,,love, joy, compassion, grief, surprise, anger... This is a story of a group of individuals and their families, involved and affected by an infertility clinic's research, filled with hopes, dreams, dedication and devotion. By motivating the reader's thinking into the continually advancing medical abilities, this writing will encourage formation of personal and ethical considerations. A delightful reading experience,,,you'll love it.

Lethal Harvest by William Cutrer, M.D. and Sandra Glahn. Kregel Publications, 2000, 407 pages.

Looking for a vacation carry-on that will hold your attention even against airport announcements or bikini-clad babes? Wanting to sit glued to a good summer read to escape less-engaging activities? This fast-paced medical thriller fills the bill.

The genetic research and cloning which drive the plot come straight from today's headlines. If you recognize ambition, jealousy, grief, or compassion, the characters could be among your friends. The simultaneous revelation of story and character creates a tension between the potential good and evil of cutting-edge research. Are risks not inherent in true progress? Can a doctor's personal lust for status and power provide the needed dedication to propel his work? What degree of benefit for many justifies sacrifice of lives or personal relationships? Is there a point at which man's dominion and God's authority overlap?

Cutrer and Glahn have created a world so believable that researchers may want to cure their imaginary disease. You may struggle with the ethics of curing millions at the expense of a few. Ben and Marnie may remain your friends after the pages end.

Lethal Harvest is a compeling novel. The story blends genetic research and cloning with the decisions which must be made by the Christian physicians. Scientific decisions are very easy to understand. How far does the doctor/scientist go in developing cures for diseases while staying within the Christian ethics? You want to keep reading. It holds your attention from the first page to end. I would highly recommend for a home or church library.

If you like the work of Michael Crichton, Robin Cook or Bill Myers, you will love this book. Dr. Cutrer and Sandra have done a wonderful job of writting a book that addresses current issues in our society while still having a great story line. It has just the right amount of medical/technical content and does a great job of making the characters seem very real. Often Christian authors will create characters that are almost two dimensional and too good. The characters in this book are very realistic (i.e., not perfect, but still doing their best to serve the Lord). I really enjoyed the book and look forward to reading anything else Dr. Bill and Sandra have written!

This book is a suspenseful journey that you will not want to miss, along with the sequel,"Deadly Cure" . Easy to follow and sure to keep you up not wanting to put it down. Explores biomedical possibilities that may cause your hair to stand up on end! Great book.

Cutrer and Glahn have crafted a compelling, intriguing, mystery which may well cause you to read late into the night. Their storyline is so tightly written, and interwoven with riveting plot twists, that the reader steps into the action and is propelled forward through page after page of unfolding drama. You will love this book!

Glahn and Cutrer have created a thrilling, moving, and frighteningly believable world in 'Lethal Harvest.' Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. The authors aren't afraid of controversial topics -- this book will make you think, and will force you to take another look at how genetic research is being conducted today. If you liked the sci-fi movie 'Gattaca' you will love this book. I strongly recommend it.

Lethal Harvest appears to jump off the headlines of today's papers into a most captivating novel. Scientifically correct, ethically sound - and with a rhythmn and pace that keep you wanting to 'read just one more chapter'. Every Congressman should read this book before they vote on Human Cloning.

Go ahead and check out the characters in Lethal Harvest. They are contemporary, believable, and often-times sympathetic. Lethal Harvest is a page turner with an unpredictable twist. I enjoyed it! Get it and get hooked. I hear there may be a sequel.

In addition to its addressing both sides of a very controvercial and often divisive issue, this is a book that is very easy to read. It has just the right amount of "technical-ese" to make the conversations feel realistic and yet not lose the reader. The plot is exciting, the characters are interesting, and the flow is smooth. I very much enjoyed the time I spent reading this book.