Off-Target

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When a one-night stand leads to a long-desired pregnancy, Susan will do anything to ensure her husband won' t find out . . . including the unthinkable. But when something horrendous is unleashed around the globe, her secret isn' t the only thing that is no longer safe. . . ------------------------ A longed-for baby An unthinkable decision A deadly mistake In an all-too-possible near future, when genetic engineering has become the norm for humans, not just crops, parents are prepared to take incalculable risks to ensure that their babies are perfect . . . altering genes that may cause illness, and more. . . Susan has been trying for a baby for years, and when an impulsive one-night stand makes her dream come true, she' ll do anything to keep her daughter and ensure her husband doesn' t find out . . . including the unthinkable. She believes her secret is safe. For now. But as governments embark on a perilous genetic arms race and children around the globe start experiencing a host of distressing symptoms - even taking their own lives - something truly horrendous is unleashed. Because those children have only one thing in common, and people are starting to ask questions. . . Bestselling author of The Waiting Rooms, Eve Smith returns with an authentic, startlingly thought-provoking, disturbing blockbuster of a thriller that provides a chilling glimpse of a future that' s just one modification away. . . Praise for The Waiting Rooms ' Combines the excitement of a medical thriller a la Michael Crichton with sensitive characterisation and social insight in a timely debut novel all the more remarkable for being conceived and written before the current pandemic' Guardian ' STUNNING and terrifying . . . The Waiting Rooms wrenches your heart in every way possible, but written with such humanity and emotion' Miranda Dickinson ' Chillingly close to reality, this gripping thriller brims with authenticity . . . a captivating, accomplished and timely debut from an author to watch' Adam Hamdy ' Engrossing and eye-opening, with heart-stopping plot twists . . . a stunning medical thriller set in a terrifying possible future' Foreword Reviews ' A touching, gut-wrenching story of family mystery and tragedy . . . a thriller that punches on two fronts - heart AND mind' The Sun ' Gripping and disturbing . . . the medical research is convincing, the scenarios plausible, and the story is emotionally engaging. This is an incredible debut!' Gill Paul ' If the themes are dark and topical, the writing is exquisite. Breath held, I got to the finale with my heart in my mouth. Eve Smith weaves a complex and clever tale, merging countries and timelines; the result is a superb and satisfying novel' Louise Beech ' Margaret Atwood is one of my all-time writing heroes and The Handmaid' s Tale is probably the best book I' ve ever read. Eve Smith and The Waiting Rooms really do challenge that long-held crown. . . ' Random Things through My Letterbox ' Thoroughly engaging . . . an eye-opening read' Crime Fiction Lover ' A novel of our times' Trip Fiction ' Haunting, honest and horrifying in its reality . . . An epic and thrilling read' Book Literati