Kira Peikoff's debut novel Living Proof is a dystopian thriller set in 2027 that paints a chilling portrait of a world in which citizens have been stripped of nearly all their reproductive rights. On orders, Department of Embryo Preservation agent Trent Rowe infiltrates an unusually successful fertility clinic, and grows close to the clinic's proprietor, Arianna Drake. Drawn into her world, Trent soon begins questioning everything he's ever known and believed in.
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"Wonderful debut novel. An intriguing thriller with a lot basis in reality - per the author, the science and methods discussed while not currently being used are not that far in the future. Highly recommended for fans of thrillers."
— Joshua (4 out of 5 stars)
“Makes you think, makes you sweat, leaves you happy—everything a good book should.”
— Lee Child“A compelling and thought-provoking thriller…this frighteningly plausible novel will keep you turning the pages all night long. A stunning debut.”
— Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author“Taut, energetic, and imaginative… A remarkable debut.”
— Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Fragile“Risky, daring. This story reminded me of the best of Margaret Atwood: a chilling and tangible portrait of the near future, where the best and the worst of humanity is challenged at every turn.”
— James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Altar of Eden" My neighborhood book club won 12 beautiful copies of this book. In the interest of gratitude and adventure we read it. We all found it a quick and easy read, but that was the best we could say about it. The characters were flat, the narrative void of color and the plot dictated by a leftist agenda. We did enjoy an interesting and respectful interview with the author and had a great bookclub discussion. "
— Ingrid, 2/17/2014" this book totally creeped me out. It was good. But all I could think of is that this is our future if someone like Rick Santorum would ever become president. "
— Sue, 2/9/2014" Was trying to decide if I wanted to try to finish this book. I realized that if it isn't good enough for me to recommend to someone else, I don't want to waste my time finishing it. Moving on. "
— Barbara, 2/8/2014" Great first novel! She really understands the mind of a religious fundamentalist. Some of the characterization is a little clumsy, but no worse than James Patterson. "
— Chris, 2/8/2014" Disappointing. After reading the blurb, I thought this was going to be a fast paced medical thriller. Instead it was an entire book devoted to the debate over abotion rights and embryonic stem cell research. Religion vs. science. "
— Nicole, 2/5/2014" Interesting topics explored in this book -- embryonic stem cell research and future legislation that criminalizes it and various aspects of pregnancy. It was quite predictable and the characters were 2-dimensional. "
— Rachel, 1/17/2014" Hard to sympathize with the protagonist. "
— Mary, 12/25/2013" This book had an intriguing plot. I enjoyed, however, I felt like something was missing. I was entertained enough that I will read more by this author. "
— Megan, 12/16/2013" The religious arguments (meanderings?) were difficult to relate to. The story seemed, oddly enough, to sit backseat to the one dimensional setting created to support it. However, thoroughly seeped in controversy, the book does incite the reader's emotions and create an urgency to flip the pages. "
— Josiah, 12/7/2013" Solid structure, a touch bland at times. The pacing is good with a handful of throwaway scenes that should be cut. All in all, not too bad. "
— Matthew, 8/8/2012" Well, this started off really well but quickly went downhill. I liked what the story made me think about but I couldn't stand the characters. I rated it 3 solely because the book can create good conversations. Otherwise it would be a 2. "
— Jenna, 8/4/2012" I was disappointed. I found the characters kind of bland, and the book in general pretty predictable "
— Donna, 5/25/2012" Thought this would be more of a fast paced mystery type book but sadly the main focus of the book was religion vs science which was very dissapointing. NOT A BOOK FOR CHRISTIAN READERS "
— Elizabeth, 3/17/2012Kira Peikoff is the author of Living Proof, No Time to Die, and Die Again Tomorrow. She has a degree in journalism from New York University and a master’s in bioethics from Columbia. By day, she is the editor-in-chief of LeapsMag.com, a digital magazine about innovation and ethics in the life sciences. She has also contributed articles to the science section of the New York Times, Newsweek, Popular Mechanics, and others. Peikoff lives in New Jersey with her husband and young son.
Mia Barron has worked at theaters in New York and around the country. Her film and television credits include The Guiding Light and the independent feature The F Word. She has won an AudioFile Earphones Award, and in 2003 she was awarded the Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award for her audiobook narration.