This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada
A breathtaking debut about one girl's quest for answers in a genetically and technologically advanced future.
When a lone soldier, Cole, arrives with news of Lachlan Agatta's death, all hope seems lost for Catarina. Her father was the world's leading geneticist, and humanity's best hope of beating a devastating virus. Then, hidden beneath Cole's genehacked enhancements she finds a message of hope: Lachlan created a vaccine.
Only she can find and decrypt it, if she can unravel the clues he left for her. The closer she gets, the more she finds herself at risk from Cartaxus, a shadowy organization with a stranglehold on the world's genetic tech. But it's too late to turn back.
There are three billion lives at stake, two people who can save them, and one final secret that Cat must unlock. A secret that will change everything.
About the Author
Emily Suvada was born in Australia, where she went on to study mathematics and astrophysics. Her interest in science and tech never waned, particularly in genetic engineering and the question of what it means to be human. She thought it would be fun to explore these interests through characters running for their lives in a futuristic hellscape, so she wrote This Mortal Coil. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband. When not writing, she can be found hiking, cycling, and conducting chemistry experiments in her kitchen.
12-15
Paperback | 464 pages
129 x 198 x 26mm | 337g
02 Nov 2017
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Penguin Books Ltd
London, United Kingdom
English
ISBN10: 0141379278
9780141379272
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including a very, very thin strip of laminating starting to come undone on the front cover. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear. Apart from the very minor damage to the front cover, the book is like new.