The sickness came into the center of her belly and lay there like a tumor. They've been cloning girls. Not just messing with DNA. But creating them. Selling them. The world famous cosmetic surgeon, Dr Wilfred Icove, has been found dead - a cold, brutal scalpel to the heart. He is a man with nothing to hide, but when Lieutenant Eve Dallas exposes Dr Icove's patient records, a distressing image appears. Eve's trail leads to an exclusive boarding school for girls. A strange, isolated place where everything seems perfect. A little too perfect. And when the main benefactor turns out to be a genius geneticist, Eve readies an attack. With the girls nearing perfection and the men nearing insanity, Eve suspects something truly horrifying is happening . . .
J.D. Robb
J.D. Robb is the pseudonym of bestselling author Nora Roberts, known for her "In Death" series featuring futuristic detective Eve Dallas. Robb's writing style blends romance, mystery, and science fiction, creating a unique and compelling series that has captivated readers for over 25 years. Her most notable work is "Naked in Death," the first book in the series, which introduced readers to the tough and complex character of Eve Dallas. Robb's contributions to the crime fiction genre have helped to redefine and expand its boundaries, making her a pioneer in blending genres and creating complex, memorable characters.