Dark Inheritance

Gear, W. Michael; Gear, Kathleen O'Neal

ISBN 10: 0446526061 / ISBN 13: 9780446526067

Published by Warner Books Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 2001

About this Item

Inscribed "To Charles! Best, " and then signed by both authors and dated "Sept 23, 2000.

Seller Inventory # 003711

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dark Inheritance
• Publisher: Warner Books Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446526061
• ISBN 13: 9780446526067
• Binding: Soft Cover, Pictorial Wraps
• Edition: Advance Reading Copy.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Issued
• Signed: Inscribed By Authors on Title Page
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

At the behest of a wealthy geneticist researching the minute genetic differences that separates humans from chimpanzees and control the way the two species think and learn, a number of U.S. scientists have been asked to raise and study bonobo chimpanzees in their homes. One such chimp is Umber, placed with Dr. Jim Dutton, an anthropology professor. Umber, however, is startlingly different from the other chimpanzees Dutton has studied. Quick to learn, Umber soon acquires a prodigious sign language vocabulary and manipulates the computer, tools and kitchen appliances with remarkable ease. After comparing notes with other "host" families, Dutton starts wondering if the chimps were somehow altered. The question galvanises Dutton and Canadian journalist Valerie Radin to seek the truth - a truth that will soon lead to a horrifying discovery.