Captivating read written by Grady P. Brown. The main character, Dr. Edgar Crews, is a high-functioning autistic genius who figures out how to create dinosaurs. He doesn't just clone them but awakens dormant recessive genes and combines them with prehistoric DNA. It stimulates the growth, development, and permanence of recessive genes. The Kaligen Experiment takes place in a man-made ecosystem on a terraformed island away from humanity other than the handful of specialists selected to monitor and chronicle the experiment for ten years.
The Kaligen Experiment: Genesis
It is difficult to explain why I enjoyed this book without spoilers. The island’s mutating environment, the dinosaurs' ability to adapt and evolve create the perfect foundation for this riveting story. In a nutshell, the humans learn they aren’t in control of anything. New breeds of intelligent dinosaurs mutate, religious zealots decide to destroy the island, and a handful of survivors fight to live long enough to get rescued. This is an action-packed thriller that offers enough scientific realism to make it believable.
While I think the book could use a final edit and a little more world-building and fleshing out of characters, I do recommend it to people who enjoy dinosaur-themed sci-fi. In that regard, I’d say it is a step-up from Jurassic Park and give it a solid 4-stars.
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