Long for This World (Paperback, 1st Mariner Books ed)

A wise and richly symphonic first novel, Long for This World is a thoroughly contemporary family drama that hinges on a riveting medical dilemma. Dr. Henry Moss is a dedicated geneticist who stumbles upon a possible cure for a disease that causes rapid aging and early death in children. Although his discovery may hold the key to eternal youth, exploiting it is an ethical minefield. Henry must make a painful choice: he can save the life of a critically ill boy he has grown to love -- at the cost of his career -- or he can sell his findings for a fortune to match the wealth of his dot-com-rich Seattle neighbors. Henry turns to his family for support, and in their intimately detailed lives unfolds a story of unforgettable characters grappling with their own demons.

General

Imprint:	Mariner Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2004
First published:	May 2004
Authors:	Michael Byers
Dimensions:	213 x 141 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	448
Edition:	1st Mariner Books ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-618-44648-3
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-618-44648-6
Barcode:	9780618446483

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