Books: The Quantum Gene

McKinstry Brian, 2025. The Quantum Gene. PB: Self-published, 978-1919188805. 523. 10.49. ![Graphic][1] The challenge here is how to review a novel that was a fun read without giving too much away… The plot is eerily plausible. A postgraduate geneticist discovers an unexpected gene sequence appearing with an increasing frequency in blood donations. Her attempts at scientific curiosity are met with false accusations, cover-up, and escalating peril. She and her plucky band of colleagues soon discover that there are many powerful players who are interested in keeping things secret, including a shadowy corporation, Odyssey, that is orchestrating an international conspiracy to ‘save’ humanity. Brian McKinstry has clearly channelled an affection for Edinburgh and a depth of biomedical knowledge in a thriller about how horizon technologies … [1]: /embed/inline-graphic-1.gif