Darwin's Children

Set eleven years after the discovery of an ancient retrovirus that transformed some humans into genetically enhanced "virus children," Greg Bear's "Darwin's Radio" explores a world grappling with fear, prejudice, and the challenge of a new evolutionary stage. As these enhanced youth mature and face societal rejection, a small group of scientists and their family navigate a tense environment where government forces seek to contain and control this shifting human landscape. The novel delves into themes of survival, human development, and the moral dilemmas surrounding radical biological change.