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Invasive Procedures

By: Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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George Galen is a brilliant scientist, a pioneer in gene therapy. But Galen is dangerously insane. He has created a method to alter human DNA, not just to heal diseases, but also to "improve" people - make them stronger, make them able to heal more quickly...and make them compliant to his will.

Frank Hartman is also a brilliant virologist, working for the government's ultra-secret biohazard agency. He has discovered how to neutralize Galen's DNA-changing virus. Now he is the one man who stands in the way of Galen's plan to "improve" the entire human race.

This taut thriller takes the listener a few years into the future and shows the promise and danger of new genetic medicine techniques.

©2007 Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Fantasy Fiction Genetic Engineering Genre Fiction Hard Science Fiction Medical Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Exciting Suspense Medical Fiction

Critic reviews

"[An] intriguing medical thriller...raises pertinent regulatory questions." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Pace, characterization, and chilling suspense all polished to a high gloss." ( Booklist)
Intriguing Storyline • Original Concept • Beautiful Voice • Well-developed Characters • Plausible Science Fiction
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I had actually read this book a long time back but it was decent. Check.

Ok

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Its a pretty mediocre story, Iexpected better from Orson Scott Card.At least the narrator is good.

mediocre story

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Well performed and a good listen. Some of the premise is becoming all too possible, which definitely made this book disquieting and compelling. Fast paced and entertaining.

Creepy scary

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Lacked scientific plausibility of viral brain/memory transference. Liked his character development and story line complexity.

Captivating entertainment, but lacks credibility.

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The book definitely shows how much Aaron Johnston has grown as an author. I believe the reason Card is listed as an author is because the book is based off of a short story he wrote called "Malpractice" in 1977. It seems to me that he had very little to do with the book, except make money off of it. Don't let this read lead you away from other books written by this pair, those that I've read are among my favorite of all time.

An Interesting Read

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Couldn’t stop listening to this riveting book.
Very appropriate du these pandemic days.
Love this writer!

Great Book

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Great book B+ story good character building and good narrator. Over all it was a great read.

Great book B+ story good character building and good narrator

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I know some listeners like to speed up the story line, but this audio book deserves to be listened to at normal speed. OSC is a top tier writer with a superb talent for creating interesting characters and situations. Plus,the narrator (used frequently by OSC) has matching talent and a beautiful voice. Enjoy this one. Loved it.

Don’t speed this one up

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Would you consider the audio edition of Invasive Procedures to be better than the print version?

i enjoy my books on the go and i preffer not having to keep a physical copy. so i cant truelly amswer.

What did you like best about this story?

its so original the idea of being re born in a host of other bodies to creat your own counsal consisting of your self as all the member wow interesting concept. altering genes to enhance people and cure then out standing. i definatly love the story so original i was enthralled i listened to this story non stop more then any books in the past.

What does Stefan Rudnicki bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

he made the charricters come to life he kept me engaged the entire time.

Any additional comments?

i urge anyone into science fiction or medical mystery to give this book a try you will not be disapointed

wow

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A great pairing in all ways! Chef's kiss. I didn't want it to finish.

Great story and fabulous narrator

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