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The smallest anomaly can change everything. Inborn Error — A Medical Thriller

A rare genetic discovery draws a physician, a patient, a detective, and a ruthless rival into a struggle over ambition, survival, and the future of humanity.

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The story

Four lives converge around one genetic secret.

A tiny error lurking in Bob Ludlow’s DNA could have untold consequences for civilization. Whether it becomes a gift or a weapon depends on who controls it.

The physician

Dr. Barry Gifford

Barry believes understanding Bob’s genetic anomaly could lead to revolutionary advances. His vision is scientific progress for the benefit of humanity.

The patient

Bob Ludlow

Bob trusts Barry and joins him in solving the mystery of his genetics. Their work brings them into a world where altruism does not always outweigh money or ego.

The rival

Dr. Dexter Brunswick

Bitter, ambitious, and driven by revenge, Brunswick needs Barry’s research to unlock what is hidden in Bob’s genetic code—and his intentions are far from noble.

The detective

Kevin O’Brien

Kevin suspects Brunswick’s violence extends into the past. As he follows Barry, the investigation becomes a race to prevent destruction on a far greater scale.

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At the heart of the novel

Science, ambition, and the cost of control.

A transformative discovery

One genetic anomaly may provide extraordinary insight into fertility—and possibilities extending far beyond a single patient.

Competing motives

Scientific curiosity and public benefit collide with money, ego, revenge, and the desire to possess what should belong to everyone.

A widening threat

What begins with a patient and his physician escalates into a pursuit with consequences capable of altering humanity’s future.

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The discovery is only the beginning.

Follow Barry, Bob, Dexter, and Kevin into a medical thriller where the struggle over one genetic secret could reshape humanity.