Banished to an uninhabited planet, a handful of genetic scientists prepare to live out eternity. Here, beyond the reach of their accusers, theory becomes reality. Experimenting with stolen human germ plasm, they shape mankind into races unlike anything Earth has ever the whimsical Llani metamorphs, the inventive but rebellious Ganus, and the Rhodaru warriors with the truth sense. Once their great test has begun, the immortal geneticists agree never to interfere. But like the races they invent, the scientists are human. Still, nothing they do prepares the Llanis for the Ganu uprising 500 years later. Queen Sivell is young, but she possesses an unerring wisdom -- a trait rare in Llanis of any age. As she ascends to the throne, war has already begun. Sivell's own unique parentage and her newfound knowledge of her people's origins could bring peace to her world -- or death to her people!"An intriguing look at bioengineering from the point of view of the engineered" -- Gregory Benford.
The Shaper Exile Series
This saga delves into the ethical boundaries of genetic engineering and its profound impact on shaping new civilizations. It follows exiled scientists who, on an alien world, experiment with human DNA, creating diverse races with unique abilities. However, conflicts and uprisings among these created species challenge their creators' original intentions and test their own humanity. It's a compelling exploration of humanity's future and the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition.
Recommended Reading Order
Second in the trilogy finds the Venn scientists of Ilia continuing to manipulate their bioengineered creations. The Lianis and the Ganus have forged a truce, but the Rhodaru warriors only know one way to unite the planet--war.
The Shaper Exile - 3: Shaping the Dawn
- 309 pages
- 11 hours of reading
THE SHAPER EXILE, VOLUME III The strange races of the planet Llia were created by the Venn, genetic engineers banished from Earth for tampering with human lives. Centuries later, the peoples of Llia have begun the struggle for control of their own destiny. In a world torn asunder by war and rebellion, a courageous young woman of mixed heritage holds the key to Llia's future as the last of the Shapers face justice at the hands of their creations. "An engrossing work that brings to science fiction a genuine sense of the evolution of a strange society. With grace and pace, the novels move toward a satisfying climx without stinting on action or idea. A remarkable work" -- Gregory Benford