Cast of Shadows
Cast of Shadows
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Near Future
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Kevin Guilfoile's Cast of Shadows, fertility doctor Davis Moore seeks justice after his daughter, Anna Kat, is murdered. Utilizing his cloning expertise, he clones the killer from DNA evidence, only to realize years later that he may have created another monster while losing sight of his ethical boundaries. The novel skillfully blends sci-fi and crime elements in a futuristic USA where human cloning is legal. Themes in the book include murder and rape.
Dark
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Challenging
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
1,279 ratings
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Review Roundup
Kevin Guilfoile's Cast of Shadows offers a thrilling fusion of science fiction and crime, earning praise for its inventive plot and ethical probing around cloning and identity. However, some readers find its pacing uneven and character development lacking. Overall, it succeeds in engaging those interested in moral ambiguity and futuristic dilemmas.
Who Should Read Cast of Shadows?
A reader who would enjoy Cast of Shadows by Kevin Guilfoile is likely drawn to gripping, ethically complex thrillers. Fans of Michael Crichton's blend of science fiction and moral dilemma in Jurassic Park, or the bioethical intrigue found in Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, will find this novel particularly engaging.
1,279 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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336
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Near Future
2005
Adult
18+ years
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