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Description edit
A startling novel based on the latest fertility technology, it's "one of the most memorable of Robin Cook's medical thrillers." (The Associated Press)
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Deborah Cochrane: Harvard student who donates eggs to the Wingate fertility clinic. Joanna's roommate.
- Joanna Meissner: Harvard student who donates eggs to the Wingate fertility clinic. Deborah's roommate.
- Dr. Spencer Wingate: The owner of the clinic
- Paul Saunders: Medical director of the Wingate Clinic. Interested in research.
- Kurt Hermann: Ex-miltary. Head of securtiy at the clinic.
- Dr. Sheila Donaldson: Senior doctor at the clinic, works closely with Dr. Sanders
- Helen Masterson: Personnel officer at the clinic
- Cindy: Employee at Wingate clinic
- Randy Porter: IT manager at the clinic. Typical geek and online gamer.
- David Washburn: Friend of Joanna. IT specialist and computer hacker.
- Maureen: Lab technician at the Wingate clinic.
- Mare: Maureen's nickname.
- Georgina Marks: Lab technician at the clinic
- Cynthia: Nurse who assists with the egg donation process.
- Christine: Admin manager at the clinic
- Mrs. Sard: Patient of the clinic
- Greg: Vet responsible for the Wingate Clinic's animal fertility programme.
- Bruno: Assistant head of security at the Wingate Clinic.
- Dr. Smith: Add a description of this character.
- Shirley: Diagnostic imaging doctor at MGH.Colleague of Carlton.
- Carlton: Carlton Williams, doctor at MGH and Joann's former fiancé
- Dorothy
- Myron
- Gladys
- Mary
- Kristin Overmeyer: Student who donates eggs to the clinic
First Sentence edit
The human egg cell, or oocyte, that was snared by the slight suction exerted through the blunt end of the holding pipette was no different from its approximately five dozen siblings.
Glossary edit
- Waardenburg Syndrome: Hereditary condition involving the migration of auditory cells from the neural crest.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robin Cook (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: Jan-2001
ISBN: 978-0399146008
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: Jan-2001
ISBN: 978-0399146008
Page Count: 368
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- robincookmd.com: author's website
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