Thriller Night! KIRA PEIKOFF / Living Proof
In 2027, destroying any viable embryo is considered first-degree murder. Fertility clinics still exist, giving hope and new life to thousands of infertile families, but they have to pass rigorous inspections by the U.S. Department of Embryo Preservation. Fail an inspection, and you will be prosecuted.
Brilliant young doctor Arianna Drake is thriving in the spotlight. Her clinic surpasses every DEP requirement and its growing reputation attracts more clients every day. But when the DEP chief discovers Arianna’s radical past as a supporter of an infamous scientist, he sends undercover agent Trent Rowe to investigate her for possible illegal activity.
As the agent gleans clues about Arianna’s enigmatic operation, his own faith in the mission unravels. Split between the traditions he knows and the truth he fears, his life implodes just as he gains power over Arianna’s chances for survival. But with the clock ticking, neither realizes just how deep their closest colleagues are invested in the outcome, and how desperate they might become. Nothing less than human life—and profound scientific progress—hang in the balance.
A thought-provoking thriller, Living Proof is a celebration of love and life that cuts to the core of a major cultural debate of our time.
“Makes you think, makes you sweat, leaves you happy – everything a good book should.” -- Lee Child
"A tremendous debut, Living Proof is smart, savvy, and suspenseful. Kira Peikoff is a writer to watch." -- Alafair Burke
Kira Peikoff has written for The Daily News, Newsday, The Orange County Register, and New York magazine. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from NYU and has worked in the editorial departments of Random House and Henry Holt. She lives in New York City, where she teaches creative writing and is working on her second thriller.
- Street:
- 1644 Haight St.
- City:
- San Francisco ,
- Province:
- California
- Postal Code:
- 94117-2816
- Country:
- United States
