Fated Genes

by Harry Kraus

When ambition rules, when lives are sacrificed for society's good, when evil is worshiped, who dares to stand in the way? Brad Forrest is a young, overworked pediatric surgeon who risks losing everything—including his lovely wife and his young son—to obtain the career opportunity of his dreams. Web Tyson, founder and head of the most prestigious pediatric surgery practice in the Southeast, may bet he next Surgeon General of the U.S—unless the truth comes out about what is happening in Room 525 of the Crestview Women's and Children's Health Center. Lenore Kingsley, rich president of a huge pharmaceutical company, is using her power to engage in human DNA splicing research and to make Web Tyson the next Surgeon General—for her own purposes. These three personalities collide in a strange chain of events that none of them would have chosen and that none of them may survive. Can anyone—even the prayer remnant at Patterson's Nursing Home—make a difference now? An unforgettable story of passion and power, with spiritual themes that no one should ignore.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Faith

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 1996

About the author

Harry Kraus, M.D. is a board-certified surgeon, medical missionary to East Africa, and accomplished writer of both non-fiction and fiction. Medical realism and gripping plotlines distinguish his writing, as he gets most of his ideas with a scalpel in hand. Dr. Kraus resides in Virginia with his wife Kris and the youngest of his three sons.

Reviews

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Quickie Review

A chilling and gripping read, Dr. Kraus paints an all-too-realistic picture of horrors committed in the name of science. I really enjoyed this one!

Score: 5/5

[Lynn Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder mysteries

You must read the first book associated with this book . It’s Stainless Steel Hearts . You will then be drawn into this murder mystery. Some of the things going on in the books were unsettling. I almost stopped reading several times but then prayer discernment and Christian values came in .
I’m looking forward to reading the next book connected to these that I mentioned.

[Paulette Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

I just found a new favorite author!!!! Amazing story,...just amazing!!!

This book was so riveting....amd makes you think of the possibility of something like this headed our way...I really hope not, but I think the will of evil will try to promote this horror, even as it did with Hitler and his evil drive for a perfect race and eliminate the "weak ones".

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the biological subject with the ethical controversy. Much better than the other Kraus book I just read.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Verrassend tot de laatste pagina. Vanaf het begin was het boek spannend en interessant, en naarmate ik verder in het boek kwam werd het eigenlijk alleen maar leuker om te lezen.

De medische kennis van de auteur was duidelijk goed en actueel, waardoor de personages en hun situaties ook geloofwaardig overkwamen.

De Christelijke aspecten van het boek waren niet overdreven, belerend of drammerig (wat soms helaas te makkelijk gebeurd), maar juist prettig herkenbaar.

Die plottwist aan het eind!

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

You will be amazed at the fact this book was written quite a few years back. It is an excellent book dealing with health care issues we may be facing very soon. It definitely shows the spiritual warfare that we face in our lives.

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many Characters to figure out at first. Later on it is a page turner. The out come is worth waiting for.

[Barbara Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Interesting medical mystery which I love, but sometimes there was a little too much going on.....But I like Harry Kraus and would definitely read his next!

[Shandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourites by this author!

[Nancy Nehila · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I purchased this book I didn’t look at the publisher. While a decent story it was comical in trying to push dr kraus’s religious views. Now I understand how people believe in human sacrifice. It was over the top. Attacking pagans, gay, strong woman figures, abortion.

[Bianca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Levenslicht is het eerste boek van Harry Kraus jr dat ik las. Het is een medische roman. Maar dat niet alleen het is ook een christelijke roman. In veel christelijke romans zit eenzelfde patroon en dat onwaarde ik ook in dit boek. Helaas maakt het dat een beetje voorspelbaar hoewel het christelijk geloof goed voor het voetlicht gebracht is. Het medische verhaal deed wat denken aan andere schrijvers zoals Michael Palmer of Robin Cook. Zij schrijven ook medische romans/trillers. Al met al vond ik het een heel aardig verhaal.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the sanctity of life beliefs of the protagonist characters and that they treated all patients equally regardless of genetic abnormalities or life choices.

But I was distracted by many minor characters having the same name and felt there were too many minor characters (some could have been reused in additional scenes). And I didn't like that one of the antagonists openly served Satan--even though in the end the Master of Deceit was defeated by the Creator.

[Meadow Frisbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Witches, Homosexuals, Murder......

It wehad more bad parts more then the good.
I then put it down. It wasn't what I expected at all. I'm sure it all worked out in the end. But there are other books out there with more positive material.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although written in 1996, the government involvement in healthcare make it seem like it was written this year. A combination medical thriller and spiritual warfare story--started slowly but built up speed to where I could hardly put it down.

[Nanette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Christian fiction - medical. Little too drawn out for me. Intense subject matter.

[Marlene]

sad, but o so true. Not for the faint-hearted; one for people who work in medicine...

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting

[David Gill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book. A bit slow to start with as all the characters were introduced. But then turned into quite a thriller. Lots of detail about gene manipulation, and paediatric surgery.

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

far too dark for me
not a murder mystery (no mystery!)
just depressing and dark

[An · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book so much, so entertaining! LOVE LOVE LOVE!