Leisha Camden is a genetically engineered 'Sleepless.'
Her ability to stay awake all the time has not only made her more productive, but the genetic modifications have also given the 'Sleepless' a higher IQ and may even make them immortal.
Are they the future of humanity? Or will the small community of 'sleepless' be hunted down as freaks by a world that has grown wary of its newest creation?
Leisha Camden is a genetically engineered 'Sleepless.'
Her ability to stay awake all the time has not only made her more productive, but the genetic modifications have also given the 'Sleepless' a higher IQ and may even make them immortal.
Are they the future of humanity? Or will the small community of 'sleepless' be hunted down as freaks by a world that has grown wary of its newest creation?
Beggars in Spain: The Original Hugo & Nebula Winning Novella
Beggars in Spain: The Original Hugo & Nebula Winning Novella
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| BN ID: | 2940013219694 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Phoenix Pick |
| Publication date: | 10/06/2011 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Sales rank: | 250,908 |
| File size: | 312 KB |
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