Origin in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)

In the year 2059, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is called to investigate the shocking murder of renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Wilfred Icove — a man celebrated for his pioneering work and flawless reputation. But when a second body appears with the same precision wounds, Eve uncovers a web of deception behind Icove’s perfect public image. His clinic hides a secret project involving genetic manipulation and the creation of life itself. As Eve races to expose the truth, she must confront the line between human and machine, creation and corruption, in a case that challenges everything she believes about identity and justice.