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The Story What would you do if you found out that you were not who you thought you were? That your parents were not your biological parents? That you did not belong to any rank in society? The corrupt and powerful Professor Stillman is imprisoned for his crimes of genetic manipulation and cloning of humans. He escapes and together with Colonel Sarkland, creates a secret and frightening command centre where he aims to complete his work on producing a master race of humans. The state is divided - more and more people are siding with Gresham Tate who aspires to upset the status quo, giving people more rights and freedom. Fear and tension mounts as the threat of civil war reaches boiling point. Time is running out. If the President does not meet with the Professor's demands the entire population could be wiped out by the deadly Mardi Six virus. Again, it is up to our young heroes, Adam, Callie and Minna to stop their father, save the President and make steps to establishing a more just, flexible and harmonious society. The Author Claire Carmichael's best selling Virtual Realities trilogy has been shortlisted for several children's choice awards. Claire is the author of many books for young readers, and (under another name) a celebrated author of detective novels for adults. She is Australian but lives in Los Angeles, where she lectures in writing at U.C.L.A. Sales Points * continued controversial topic of genetic engineering * current popularity of sci-fi * strong female characters but novels that are popular with boys * success of Virtual Realities and Originator * Originator was a 1999 CBC Notable Book!