It is set in the near future where genetic manipulation is just starting to become mainstream. It follows Charlie Lamarck a computer programmer with Tourette's syndrome who is involved at the technology company that produces The Template (a genetic manipulation device).
First, it is the best representation of someone with Tourette's syndrome I've ever read in a book. And second, it isn't super SciFi or speculative, it roughly 25 years in the future and it explores the idea of where to draw the line with genetic manipulation and removal of genetic defects.
Is autism the line? Is Tourette's syndrome? If not where does the line exist not that these systems are in place?
Here is a link to the amazon summary that can describe it better than myself:
https://www.amazon.com/Final-Flaw-Michael-R-Sullivan/dp/B09Y4QBV13
I have Tourette's syndrome and for as long as I can remember I've wanted to read a book about someone with my condition, where instead of the intrusive tics being used as some plot device, it is actually central to the story.
So I wrote one.
It's called The Final Flaw, it is a near future science fiction book exploring the importance of genetic differences and neurological diversity in a world where gene manipulation is the baseline. The book started as a way for me to work through my condition, but turned into something I am deeply proud of and I'm confident that other neurodivergent people will enjoy.
Thank you all for being such a positive encouraging group, I am endlessly grateful for communities like this one. Thank you to everyone here who participates and facilitates such an incredible place.
https://amazon.com/dp/B09Y4QBV13/ref=tmm\_pap\_swatch\_0?\_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
The plot synopsis on Amazon is a bit better than the one I just gave you:
I have Tourette's syndrome and for as long as I can remember I've wanted to read a book about someone with my condition, where instead of the intrusive tics being used as some plot device, it is actually central to the story.
So I wrote one.
It's called The Final Flaw, it is a near future science fiction book exploring the importance of genetic differences and neurological diversity in a world where gene manipulation is the baseline. The book started as a way for me to work through my condition, but turned into something I am deeply proud of and I'm confident that other neurodivergent people will enjoy.
Thank you all for being such a positive encouraging group, I am endlessly grateful for communities like this one. Thank you to everyone here who participates and facilitates such an incredible place.
https://amazon.com/dp/B09Y4QBV13/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
> Thanks so much for the support! You can only buy it on Amazon right now, here is the link for you: https://amazon.com/dp/B09Y4QBV13/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=