Gabriel's Lamb

Martin Sparks debut novel is a layer cake of science fiction, medical ethics, and reflections on the borders between science, faith, and politics. In a genre dominated by action stories, tie-ins, and archetypes, the detailed characters and careful science stand out, creating a science fiction story which could unfold in anyone's small town. A sweeping narrative... Rosetta's story touches on an array of timely themes, ranging from Christian fundamentalism to genetic engineering to domestic terrorism...A compelling mystery.