First published 1994
In a secret lab, a brilliant scientist named Horton toils away, engineering microscopic lifeforms. But one of his creations, a single-celled organism, evolves with uncanny speed and gains a frightening level of self-awareness. As Horton's creation becomes more autonomous and powerful, it slips out of his control, threatening to disrupt the fragile balance of the natural world. Can Horton stop his creation before it's too late?
Genres: science-fiction, suspense, horror, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: mad-scientist, out-of-control-creation
Period: 1918-1985
387 pages · Hardcover · North Atlantic Books