50+ years of DNA

Double Helix by Nancy WerlinThe story begins with Eli, a senior in high school who decides to take a job instead of going to college.   He decides to take a job at Wyatt Transgenics, a famous biogenetic research company.  The company is run by noble prize winner, Dr. Quincy Wyatt.  After taking the job, he soon realizes that his father hates Dr. Wyatt.  His father wants him to quit his job but  he refuses to tell him why.  Eli and his father’s relationship is strain because his mother is dying of Huntington disease.    As he continues to work for Dr. Wyatt,  Eli discovers some secrets about his family.  People who are interested in science will absorb this book.  Other recommended books:  Double Identity by Margaret Petersen Haddix, Eva by Peter Dickinson, and Being by Kevin Brooks (although, I didn’t really like Road of the Dead).