This is not one of Robin Cook's books. Like most the action is over the top (of believability) only this one is way, way over the top. The premise is interesting, however the execution has a lot to be desired. It may also marke the end of my person reading of books by this authour. ( )

This was a scary warning about what could happen if it becomes acceptable to fiddle around with genes in test tube babies. A scientist who messes with the genes of his own test tube baby miscalculates the consequences and creates a genius. A genius psychopath. A genius psychopath who wants to create an army of idiots. No-one writes medical thrillers like Robin Cook and Mutation one of his best. Definitely worth a read. ( )

This was a scary warning about what could happen if it becomes acceptable to fiddle around with genes in test tube babies. A scientist who messes with the genes of his own test tube baby miscalculates the consequences and creates a genius. A genius psychopath. A genius psychopath who wants to create an army of idiots. No-one writes medical thrillers like Robin Cook and Mutation one of his best. Definitely worth a read. ( )

The antagonist in this one (no spoiler here!) is one creepy kid. You know from the outset something is going to be wrong with him, but you have no idea how wrong until you're already tangled in the story. The ending smacked of the denouement you'd find in a box-office movie.