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Synopsis
The saga of Dark Angel continues!Someone is killing normal humans in the fog-enshrouded city of Seattle. The murders are brutal and grisly, but inside Terminal City they barely cause a ripple of concern. The transgenics who live there have problems of their own. In an area under siege by the oppressive arm of the police, the transgenics must protect their fledgling colony against the outside world--a world that eyes them with contempt and suspicion . . . and will do anything to be rid of them.As the killings escalate, Joshua comes to Max with a dire suspicion: the killer may be one of their own. Tensions are high between normal humans and transgenics, and many inside the protected City would just as soon let the humans fend for themselves. Yet Max and her inner circle know they must investigate the crimes and stop the bloodshed. Doing nothing would simply give the normals more reasons to hate.But what they discover will shock even the most jaded among them--and expose a sinister agenda that leads to an old, nefarious foe. . . .
Skin Game: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This book features brutal serial murders, violent conflict between genetically modified humans and 'normals,' and themes of prejudice and segregation. The investigation involves graphic crime scenes and systemic oppression.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, graphic violence, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy urban fantasy mysteries with genetically enhanced protagonists fighting prejudice will appreciate the suspenseful investigation.