The Sentient

"Amira Valdez is a brilliant neuroscientist trying to put her past on a religious compound behind her. But when she's assigned to a controversial cloning project, her dreams of working in space are placed in jeopardy. Using her talents as a reader of memories, Amira uncovers a conspiracy to stop the creation of the first human clone--at all costs. As she unravels the mystery, Amira navigates a dangerous world populated by anti-cloning militants, scientists with hidden agendas, and a mysterious New Age movement. In the process, Amira uncovers an even darker secret, one that forces her to confront her own past"--Provided by publisher.

Nadia Afifi is a science fiction author, whose works include The Sentient and their sequels, A Rebel’s History of Mars and numerous short stories. Analog Magazine describes her as "a brand-new voice in our field, and one you should become familiar with." She calls Denver, Colorado home.