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New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez delivers an exhilarating sci-fi thriller exploring a potential future where CRISPR genetic editing allows the human species to control evolution itself.

On a crowded train platform, Interpol agent Kenneth Durand feels the sting of a needle—and his transformation begins...

In 2045 Kenneth Durand leads Interpol’s most effective team against genetic crime, hunting down black market labs that perform "vanity edits" on human embryos for a price. These illegal procedures augment embryos in ways that are rapidly accelerating human evolution—preying on human-trafficking victims to experiment and advance their technology.

With the worlds of genetic crime and human trafficking converging, Durand and his fellow Interpol agents discover that one figure looms behind it all: Marcus Demang Wyckes, leader of a powerful and sophisticated cartel known as the Huli jing.

But the Huli jing have identified Durand, too. After being forcibly dosed with a radical new change agent, Durand wakes from a coma weeks later to find he’s been genetically transformed into someone else—his most wanted suspect: Wyckes.

Now a fugitive, pursued through the genetic underworld by his former colleagues and the police, Durand is determined to restore his original DNA by locating the source of the mysterious—and highly valuable—change agent. But Durand hasn’t anticipated just how difficult locating his enemy will be. With the technology to genetically edit the living, Wyckes and his Huli jing could be anyone and everyone—and they have plans to undermine identity itself.

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File Size: 1503 KB
Print Length: 412 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1101986514
Publisher: Dutton (April 18, 2017)
Publication Date: April 18, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01J2SU2YO
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Change Agent shows how much Daniel Suarez has grown as a writer

ByIan K.VINE VOICEon February 6, 2017

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The first novel that I read by Daniel Suarez was Daemon, he wrote as Leinad Zeraus. Suarez has always had a talent for writing page turners. Daemon has a fascinating plot. But Daemon is not a novel with deeply developed characters.

Change Agent shows how much Daniel Suarez has grown as a writer. The novel revolves around the character of Ken Durand. Early in the novel Ken Durand is injected with a "change agent" that can edit the genes in the trillions of cells that make up a human. Durand's genetics and his body are transformed into the genotype and body of a crime lord who is wanted world wide for terrible crimes. The reader sees Durand's struggles and motivations in great detail. As the novel heads toward its conclusion one of the questions that Ken Durand is asked is whether our true identity is our form and flesh or whether our true being is separate.

Change Agent explores how recent developments in genetic engineering may change society. The CRISPR gene editing enables genetic engineering that was impossible only a few years ago. Single gene mutations that would harm a child when it grows up can be edited in the embryo (although so far there are only reports of this being done in China). Other single gene changes, like hair and eye color, could be made. Even changes that could increase memory, intelligence or athletic stamina might be possible in the future. Changes to an emergent characteristic like intelligence would involve multiple genes and in Change Agent massive computing resources are required to model the genetic edits.

Change Agent also explores the dark side of sophisticated genetic engineering. What if child soldiers could be engineered so that they were entirely without conscience and obeyed orders without question? Or factory workers could be created who need a minimum of food, who can quickly master repetitive tasks and will work tirelessly without complaint. Human workers who are cheaper than factory robots. Some of this is the stuff of nightmare.

Mammals are more complicated than anything that humans have ever constructed. Complex organisms are not only products of their genes, but of complex gene expression and interaction. Some of the elements in Change Agent may be overblown, but Daniel Suarez's speculations are plausible and fascinating.

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Book - AWESOME. New Amazon Review process - not so much

ByS. S. Scotton April 26, 2017

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Well, I have inhaled every Suarez novel since I first discovered Daemon. So when I saw this new one, I popped it onto my Kindle and over the weekend stayed up too late reading, sneaking 5 minutes here and there, and finally finished around midnight Sunday. Whew! Each Suarez novel to date shows increasing attention to character development, and this continues the trend. Minor characters are even well developed. There's an easy-to-live-with quirk of his style where the novel's voice is sometimes close to the main character, sometimes more distant. CLEARLY based on how I tore through this it didn't interfere with my enjoyment!! There's rather more exposition at the top of the novel than I'm used to, and I found it very off-putting (stylistically, tone, and more political judgment than I prefer); it soured the first part of the novel. IMHO the setup could have been done more adroitly and less "2x4 to the head". That said, clearly I got over it!

My engagement with Suarez novels is very similar to how I've felt reading Michael Crichton - so if you're a fan of MC I recommend giving these a look-see.

I can't in good conscience deduct stars for this whack-o new amazon review BS - I have to describe the plot before I can do a review? Wisconsin Tourism Foundation?!? I want to share my thoughts in my own words, I don't want to have to pick your dumb category first. PLEASE change that to be optional or you're going to have far fewer reviews. First time I've been unhappy with amazon :(

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Great exploration of what might be possible with genetic technology in a good story

ByAmazon Customeron May 5, 2017

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The good: Suarez continues to excel in taking today's technology and extrapolating where it might lead. He doesn't skip over the downsides to technology while also recognizing the very beneficial upsides.
The not-so-good: (***SPOILERS***) the writing isn't Suarez's best work. A lot of the dialog sounds like it came from a direct-to-video action potboiler. If Kenneth Durand is supposed to be smart and resourceful, yet continuously makes decisions that really don't seem that smart. And the UNIPOL agents seem to ready to jump to easy conclusions even when they have clear reasons to have doubts. Plus stupid overwrought nonsense - at the end Durand could clearly see his body had changed - why all the fuss about looking in a mirror. You'd think that would be the first thing he'd ask for. Lastly, while the book explores where CRISPR technology might go, some of the things (like someone with achondroplasia being restored to full height) are more on the order of fantasy; it ignores the fact that a lot is established during morphogenesis that can't be simply redone. But it makes for a good plot device.

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AI, Nanotech, Genomics... The key trends of the Future right in this order

ByNagy Barnabáson May 1, 2017

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I love the concept of near-future scifi, which is the exact writing style of Mr Suarez.
It is clearly a well-researched book, with interesting geolocations, cultural influences, and most of all a great story.
This will make a great movie, that's for sure. I was hooked on it from start to finish.
On my 'Suarez' list (though Daemon/Freedom is still the Gold Standard) this book came in a strong second.

Definitely the best Scifi I read during the last 12-18 months.
Interesting epigenetics/genomics questions have been coming to my mind, which I was not thinking before - simply because they are not at all obvious.
I loved the fact that the author gave great examples about both the opportunities and the risks/downsides of such future gene editing capabilities.
A bit of a "Face Off" feeling (see the movie of John Woo), but overall a true 2017 scifi, with up to the minute technology and more. A must read for Suarez's fans and highly recommended for everyone else :)

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Another winner from Mr. Suarez

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Another excellent book.

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Astounding portrayal!

Without. doubt the most credible portrayal of a future world which immerses one in a reality that is terrifying and yet tantalises with so much possibility and potential.Read more

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All of his books are great.Read more

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As usual, Suarez infuses "just around the corner" science with a great plot, so he teaches as much as he entertains. Another great book.Read more

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Excellent read! An extremely intriguing look at what the future may hold. If genetics continues to advance, we may see some of our future here.Read more

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