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Eugenesis: Inception
On the verge of losing her job and having to give up her research in genetic engineering, the brilliant and ambitious young scientist Maria Guevara discovers that she is also – inexplicably – pregnant. After taking a leave of absence from her position in Paris to return to her hometown in Spain, Maria begins preparing for motherhood, hoping also to unravel the mystery of her pregnancy and the obstacles that have stalled her once-promising career.
Not long after, Maria begins to feel that someone is watching her. Dismissing it at first as nosy neighbors or perhaps an awkward admirer, she continues to go about her normal routine. But a series of increasingly unsettling events, culminating in a terrifying encounter with a menacing stranger, forces Maria to realize that she is confronted by something beyond her control – something that threatens both her and her unborn child.
A shadowy and sinister conspiracy has risen from the ashes of the great war of the previous century, now determined to use modern genetic engineering technology to accelerate a dark vision for a new world order.
Inception takes the reader on an unexpected and gripping journey, where cutting-edge genetic research collides with a festering legacy of evil.
Not long after, Maria begins to feel that someone is watching her. Dismissing it at first as nosy neighbors or perhaps an awkward admirer, she continues to go about her normal routine. But a series of increasingly unsettling events, culminating in a terrifying encounter with a menacing stranger, forces Maria to realize that she is confronted by something beyond her control – something that threatens both her and her unborn child.
A shadowy and sinister conspiracy has risen from the ashes of the great war of the previous century, now determined to use modern genetic engineering technology to accelerate a dark vision for a new world order.
Inception takes the reader on an unexpected and gripping journey, where cutting-edge genetic research collides with a festering legacy of evil.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2025
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November 22, 2025
Great story. It felt a bit like something Robert Ludlum would write. I enjoyed the insight into locations and cultures, and really liked the theme of good vs evil that seems to never quite eradicate each other. I also enjoyed that no one is safe. Read it and you'll understand what I'm talking about.
July 4, 2025
This being a debut novel, I was taken aback by how well it is written. Mr. Hooks has definitely come out of the door swinging. His offering has all the subtle nuances you would typically find in a seasoned author's oeuvre. In particular his mastery of blending authentic places and events with fiction is superb. I enjoyed the subject matter and relevance of his work. I am looking forward to Mr. Hook's next endeavor. Well done!
March 10, 2025
I received this book as an Advance Reader Copy and am not being compensated for my review.
The whole time I read Eugenesis: Inception, I thought it reminded me a lot of The Da Vinci Code, but with less art and Catholicism and more science and history. There were times when all the technical science talk was above my head, and the random language changes in dialogue were distracting, but overall, it was a good read.
The characters do a lot of globetrotting around Europe, and in the process, they teach the reader many historical facts about the Nazi empire. I didn't realize it was so extensive, nor that this kind of ideology could exist in the modern world, but I've learned that anything is possible these days.
The food descriptions were abundant and well done. Although I had never heard of some of these delicacies, I was craving them when I finished the story.
I rooted for Maria, the story's heroine, to have a happy ending...and was sad that she didn't have a 100% satisfying conclusion to her story. It was nice to see her reconnecting to her heritage and embracing that legacy. I think her ending was intentionally left a little open-ended for a potential sequel, which could be interesting.
The last few chapters introduce many new characters rapidly, and if I hadn't kept notes, I might've gotten lost a few times.
The book is well-written and carefully edited. AJ Hooks does a great job of taking historical facts and speculating how they could affect today's world through science.
The whole time I read Eugenesis: Inception, I thought it reminded me a lot of The Da Vinci Code, but with less art and Catholicism and more science and history. There were times when all the technical science talk was above my head, and the random language changes in dialogue were distracting, but overall, it was a good read.
The characters do a lot of globetrotting around Europe, and in the process, they teach the reader many historical facts about the Nazi empire. I didn't realize it was so extensive, nor that this kind of ideology could exist in the modern world, but I've learned that anything is possible these days.
The food descriptions were abundant and well done. Although I had never heard of some of these delicacies, I was craving them when I finished the story.
I rooted for Maria, the story's heroine, to have a happy ending...and was sad that she didn't have a 100% satisfying conclusion to her story. It was nice to see her reconnecting to her heritage and embracing that legacy. I think her ending was intentionally left a little open-ended for a potential sequel, which could be interesting.
The last few chapters introduce many new characters rapidly, and if I hadn't kept notes, I might've gotten lost a few times.
The book is well-written and carefully edited. AJ Hooks does a great job of taking historical facts and speculating how they could affect today's world through science.
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