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White Devils

Paul McAuley (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.3

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

"The Congo, roughly thirty years from now. Plague, civil war, and rampant genetic engineering have spawned widespread chaos and devastation throughout Africa. Nicholas Hyde is investigating a reported massacre in a remote corner of the Congo when his team is attacked by a band of fierce apelike creatures, possibly the result of illegal genetic experimentation on chimpanzees. Nick survives the encounter, only to discover himself at the center of a massive cover-up." "Obligate, the supposedly eco-friendly transnational that now controls the Congo, denies the existence of the "white devils," and will stop at nothing to suppress all evidence to the contrary. Although Nick has secrets of his own to conceal, he becomes determined to uncover the origin of the mysterious creatures - and why certain individuals will kill to bury the truth." "But even the atrocities he has already witnessed cannot prepare him for the terrifying secret of the white devils."--Jacket.

White Devils: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This near-future sci-fi thriller contains strong violence including massacres and attacks by genetically engineered creatures, corporate conspiracy themes, and mature content involving plague and civil war in Africa. The violence level and disturbing concepts make it suitable only for adults.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, genetic engineering, and massacre (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adults interested in bioethics and corporate thrillers will appreciate the tense investigation into genetic experimentation gone wrong.

Tags

Science FictionBiopunkTechno-ThrillerNear-Future Dystopia