';A poignant story that explores the repercussions of humanity's search for perfection,' from the Hugo Awardwinning author of Marrow (Library Journal). With a perfect memory and hyper-acute senses, Ryder is the leader of a group of five children, all highly specialized thanks to the genetic engineering pioneered by Dr. Aaron Floridascientist, philanthropist, and genius. They represent a new generation of genetically tailored individuals, created to help build a brighter future. But some effects of Dr. Florida's work were unforeseenand these children will soon discover the shocking truth about the new world they stand to inherit… ';Very similar to some of the better works of John Varley.' Science Fiction Chronicle
