CodeY

by Lamar Rutherford

Finding the perfect partner is easier said than done. When medical students Pele, Cole and Radi had the idea to try and find their perfect genetic matches, the whole thing felt more like an amusing way to meet women than a serious effort. But when Pele unwittingly finds his dream girl, the experiment seems to be a massive success . . . as long as he can lure her away from her polo-playing boyfriend. But the experiment soon takes a darker turn. Ripped away from his young family, Pele struggles to reunite with his wife as Radi eagerly documents the next part of the experiment – the hardship factor And when Pele’s family becomes the center of a sinister plot by an international terrorist organization, he soon learns that finding your perfect partner is easier in theory than practice.

493 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2020

Reviews

[Renee Marski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting idea and characters

CodeY has a group of friends picking their perfect mates. Perfect genetic matches even. Cole and Pele do it jokingly, but Radi is serious. So serious that he later ruins Peles life to further the experiment.

While i think the concept was a good idea i struggled with some parts of this book. No way is the military sending someone out into the field with only a week of training. I also found the timeslines very confusing and hard to follow at times. And i realize that these kids were special, but Cole's kids went on this mission without their mother's consent. I did enjoy the polo references and it seems the author has a real love of the game.

[Paul Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stands out most is how the author weaves heart and intellect together the science never overshadows the soul of the story. It’s a rare blend of romantic drama and techno-thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

[Drake Phyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lamar Rutherford’s CodeY is a captivating modern thriller that asks a provocative question: what if technology could design the perfect relationship? What starts as an innocent experiment among medical students quickly becomes a thrilling descent into obsession, betrayal, and survival.