The Third Twin - A Novel of Suspense
Verlag | Ballantine |
Auflage | 1996 |
Seiten | 480 |
Format | 10,6 x 17,5 x 2,6 cm |
Gewicht | 240 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 0449227421 |
EAN | 9780449227428 |
Bestell-Nr | 44922742EA |
Gibt es Menschen, die einander vollständig gleichen, bis in die kleinste Zelle? Jeannie Ferrami, eine ehrgeizige junge Wissenschaftlerin, die sich mit der Entstehung kriminellen Verhaltens befaßt, stößt bei ihren Forschungen auf ein solches Paar "genetischer Zwillinge". Der eine, Steve, ist ein liebenswerter Mann, der andere sitzt als Mörder im Gefängnis. Dann wird eine junge Studentin vergewaltigt und Steve aufgrund genetischer Untersuchungen eindeutig als Täter identifiziert. Aber er schwört, daß er unschuldig ist. Gibt es noch einen "dritten" Zwilling?
Kurzbeschreibung:
In the course of her work, beautiful scientist Jeannie Ferrami stumbles across a baffling mystery: Steve and Dan appear to be identical twins, but were born on different days, to different mothers. A law student and a convicted murderer they seem a world apart, but when Steve is accused of a terrible crime, Jeannie must question just how different they really are. As she begins to fall in love with Steve, Jeannie finds more than her professional future threatened. Her life ist also now at risk. Together Steve and Jeannie will investigate the mystery, uncover all the secrets. But some secrets were meant to be left alone . . .
Klappentext:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Using a restricted FBI database, genetic researcher Jeanie Ferrami has located identical twins born to different mothers. Frightened by her bizarre discovery, she is determined to discover the truth at any cost-until she finds herself at the center of a scandal that could ruin her career.
To extricate herself, Jeannie plunges into a maze of hidden evidence. With growing horror, she uncovers a cynical, far-reaching conspiracy involving disturbing genetic experiments and some of the most powerful men in America-men who will kill to keep their secrets concealed.
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Praise for Ken Follett and The Third Twin
"Follett infuses the book with an irresistible energy." -People
"A provocative, well-paced, and sensational biotech thriller." -Variety
"[A] page-turner . . . Follett is one of the smoothest suspense writers around, and The Third Twin will only enhance his reputation." -Chicago Tribune
"[Follett] is a master of the fast-paced plot." -The Washington Post
"Follett keeps the tension high." -The Oregonian
"His scenes whip along. And his ending is absolutely smashing." -The Virginian-Pilot
"Follett really knows how to tell a story." -The Atlanta Journal & Constitution