Hidden Remnants by A. Peter Perdian

*** Hidden Genetic Anomalies ***

Maya Bonner, biotech scientist, is determined to unravel her DNA puzzle. She has discovered an ancient sequence of DNA base pairs in her genome, a genetic anomaly that shouldn't exist. Where had it come from? Is it human? Alien? Her only way to ascertain the inert string's original purpose is to reactivate them, a highly dangerous procedure. Is she willing to put her life on the line? Will it lead to the medical breakthrough the company needed, that the world hungered for?

Olivia Nance is concerned for her friend and colleague. Is Maya seriously considering experimenting on herself? If so, at minimum it was dangerous. At worst, it was suicidal. Conflicting emotions tore at Olivia. Loyalty to her friend versus reporting Maya to the boss, an act that would bring the FDA, FBI, and maybe even the CDC down on the company.

Adrian Kinder consulted for Maya and Olivia's company, helping to maintain their network...