Raising Abel

Veronica Tremain—a freshly minted PhD in anthropology--had always known her brilliant geneticist brother, Scott, was headed for trouble. That he was tortured and murdered along with his girlfriend shocked her to the bone. Tracing out the wreckage of Scott’s life, leads her to a little blond-headed boy, and the remarkable secret of his origins. Unwitting research association Dr. Bryce Johnson is shaken out of his normal world, on the run, aware only that Scott has been murdered and the whole world is looking for him. Neither he, nor Veronica are ready for the truth. Not only had Scott located Neanderthal DNA, but he’d proved its viability! Now as the FBI closes in on Scott’s murderer, Veronica and Bryce must stay one step ahead of the powerful religious leader who wants the boy dead. Not even the FBI is beyond the reach of a group of radicals who will stop at nothing to destroy little Abel. Because in the end, nothing is more dangerous than a fanatical believer! Written for those who enjoy learning while they are entertained, and based on the latest anthropological and genetic theory, Raising Abel dares to challenge the forces of intolerance and ignorance. Considered a Gear classic by the fans, this is an all time favorite.