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Grade 8 Up--Eighteen-year-old Eli Samuels, whose once-vibrant mother is losing her long battle with the ravages of Huntington's disease, is hired at the Wyatt Transgenics Lab. Eli's father is dead set against the job because of a secret he harbors concerning the lab's owner, Dr. Quincy Wyatt, and Eli's mother. Shortly after starting work, the teen meets Kayla Matheson, a beautiful girl who eerily reminds him of a photo of his mother when she was young. Slowly, Eli uncovers one layer after another of the shocking truth about Dr. Wyatt's genetic-engineering experiments and their connection to his parents, Kayla, and himself. With the support of his longtime girlfriend and soul mate, he confronts Dr. Wyatt in a taut climax to the story. Werlin clearly and dramatically raises fundamental bioethical issues for teens to ponder. She also creates a riveting story with sharply etched characters and complex relationships that will stick with readers long after the book is closed. An essential purchase for YA collections.--Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego
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*Starred Review* Gr. 9-12. With Killer's Cousin (1998), Black Mirror (2001), and now this exciting book to her credit, Werlin has proved herself to be one of the best youth thriller writers working today. Her plotting here is a little creaky, as it has been in past books, but she is a master at building suspense and creating the sort of clever manipulations that keep readers eagerly turning the pages. This time, Werlin delivers more than just a solid thriller-cum-growing-up story. She offers a thoughtful consideration of genetic engineering and takes a stand, but not at the expense of an intriguing mystery. Eli Samuels, 18, can't get close--not to his caring but preoccupied dad; not to his smart, generous girlfriend, Viv; and certainly not to his mother, who has been institutionalized for years with a devastating midlife degenerative disease, the gene for which Eli may carry. Confused, heartsick, unable to get the answers he seeks from Dad, and needing time to think about his life, Eli decides to forgo college and, despite his father's unexpectedly vehement disapproval, takes a job at Wyatt Transgenetics, where he receives a surprisingly warm welcome from world-renowned geneticist Dr. Quincy Wyatt. What's all that about? Readers will be as intrigued as Eli, who discovers more than he ever bargained for. A solidly crafted, thoughtful novel featuring a clever, obsessed kid who finds truths, small and large, about life, family, and, of course, himself. Stephanie Zvirin
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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (May 5, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 014240327X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142403273
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, May 25, 2004
By trent gerber (monroeville, OH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Double Helix (Hardcover)
The setting is in present time. It is a science fiction book that deals with cloning and DNA manipulation. The suspense keeps the story moving throughout the book. Eli is an 18 year old who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. By chance a famed scientist Dr. Wyatt took interest in Eli and gave him a good job. A job that his father is abosolutly agianst Eli in taking. What ever the reason Eli's father doesn't want him taking the job, it is to painful for him to speak about. Eli thinks that there is some connection between Dr. Wyatt and his family and wants some answers. This is an excellent book to read and I would suggest everybody who would like a good read to read this book. This would definatly one of the best books I've ever read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Werlin at her best!, April 7, 2004
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This book was amazing! I absolutely loved every part of it. The summary above explains the plot, but the greatness of this novel cannot be put into words. I recommend this book to anyone who has read Nancy Werlin's books before, and anyone who wants a good read. Thumbs up!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Reading, October 10, 2004
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I like a book in which I can learn something new and interesting while following an exciting plot. Double Helix is a perfect example of such a book. I gained insights into DNA research--for both good and bad purposes--while trying to figure out the mysterious connection between eccentric scientist Dr. Wyatt and lab intern Eli's family. Powerful writing from Nancy Werlin, as usual!
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1.0 out of 5 stars a disappointing journey and a more disappointing conclusion
This novel has a remarkably unlikable and immature main character who is simultaneously self-deprecating and self-centered, with pacing to rival the consistency of old chewing gum... Read more
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This book was an okay book. It is the story of Eli Samuels who is graduating out of high school and gets hired at Wyatt Transgenics by Dr. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Better

First of all let me say that I am not the target audience of this book, as I am a very well educated middle aged man who is very Transhumanist in my views. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
This book is about an eighteen-year-old boy named Eli and the mystery of his secret past and his job at Wyatt Transgenics where he discovers things about himself. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Mystery
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2.0 out of 5 stars Can't Believe What the Author's Trying to Say
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4.0 out of 5 stars great read!
Double Helix was very entertaining, suspenseful, and...real. I felt connected to the characters and enjoyed reading it the whole way through. Read more
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