Sci-fi psychological thriller reminiscent of a Twilight Zone episode

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A mother’s need for another child after her first child, Colton, passes away due to an inherited trait. Claire wants a second opportunity for a second chance to raise a child but does not want to run the risk of another child dying. She Pleads with a fertility doctor to try an experiment of adding a second woman’s genes (Jillian’s) with hers to have a baby. This story alternates point-of-view between Claire, Jillian, and Abigail, Claire’s second child.

Keira Peikoff’s Book is fast paced as it explores the ethics of modifying reproductive science to have a perfect baby. It is a psychological thriller also as the book explores the effects of those involved. Many times while reading this book I could hear Rod Sterling in the back of mind saying “You have now entered....” Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.