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The Sequence by Lucien Telford
The dystopian novel The Sequence is set many years in the future, at a time where genome editing is one of numerous technological and scientific advances. Despite opposition and limitations from many sides, Kit McKee is a top geneticist who creates the best augments in the world, including a top-secret one that might fundamentally alter humanity. For better or for worse, that is the question.
The stories of various characters are interwoven throughout the novel. A triad smuggler hired for a mission that proves to be harder and far more complicated than normal is also followed as he tries to solve a string of bizarre homicides, in addition to Kit. The characters are all interesting and well-rounded.
Rich and fluid prose makes it easy to follow the plot’s development. It occasionally seems a little too leisurely for the activity depicted, and it also misses some chances for greater depth—in terms of significant sequences and emotions, for instance. The Sequence’s overall impact is positive, nonetheless. A compelling and engaging experience is what you can anticipate.
To be more precise, we are given the opportunity to consider the morality of gene editing through the mystery, interest, and thrill. Ian Malcom from Jurassic Park noted that just because you can doesn’t mean you should. What if some augmentations really manage to save lives?
Does it support what Kit and other scientists like her do, much alone the methods they employ to accomplish their objectives? Also, is it worthwhile to offer such innovations to those who will use them as weapons and abuse them for the benefit of humanity?
The excellent plot, characters, and style of this book make it well worth reading, but it also raises some crucial questions about human nature and scientific advancement. The Sequence is the kind of science fiction that makes you feel and ponder while engrossing you in expertly plotted yet exhilarating action. overall high calibre of work.
About The Book
Kit McKee is the world’s leading genetic editor. Having run from an America where she is no longer welcome, she now develops lucrative cosmetic edits to the human genome from her secure laboratory in northern China. She has been working on a side-project in her spare time, keeping it a secret—or so she thinks.
Dallas Ward is a former civilian sub-orbital pilot who now flies contraband for a Hong Kong triad in a ground-effect stealth jet, not as a matter of choice. He has been tasked with a special delivery, this one with a time restriction.
Fong and Woo are two Hong Kong police detectives investigating a series of homicides that appear to take place only during typhoons. The bodies are found to be genetically edited, leading the detectives toward Kit, who has suddenly gone missing.
All three storylines weave together into a fast-paced, near-future techno thriller that raises intriguing ethical questions about genetics and the global distribution of power.
The Review
The Sequence
9 Score
This is a highly engaging thriller that draws upon sci-fi and noir conventions. The story is peopled by scientists, smugglers, and detectives. The dialogue is sharp and funny. The world-building is detailed and inventive. The story also feels chillingly prescient. This is a world shaped by extreme weather and widespread sociopolitical disorder. Features of this world, such as “pod” dwellings, “protective covered walkways,” “asteroid mining,” and sudden violence (inflicted by both criminal operatives and by weather systems) are assumed parts of daily life.
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