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Synopsis
"Detectives O'Conner and Maddison delve deeper into the mysterious life of Victor Helios, trying to uncover his ultimate goal, while members of Victor's "new race" begin to show they are not perfect has he assumed. Randall Six continues his quest to escape from Hands of Mercy, as Officer Harker descends further into madness. And Erika Helios discovers some of her husbands unfinished creations." p. 4 of cover.
Prodigal Son: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark thriller contains mature horror elements including body horror, genetically engineered humans with disturbing flaws, characters descending into madness, and strong violence. The philosophical questions about creation and humanity are paired with disturbing imagery.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers fascinated by dark detective mysteries with horror and science fiction elements will enjoy this thriller about uncovering a dangerous scientist's twisted experiments.