Travis Cornell, a depressed former Delta Force operative, encounters a Golden Retriever with human-level intelligence while hiking in the foothills of California. The dog is a fugitive from a secret laboratory called Banadyne, where it was genetically modified to increase its IQ and emotional capacity. Pursuit follows in the form of the Outsider, a mutated, predatory creature engineered alongside the dog to serve as a lethal battlefield scout. As Travis protects the dog and a woman named Nora, they are hunted by both the monstrous beast and a cold-blooded assassin seeking the lab’s data.
Readers who enjoy technological thrillers and suspense fiction choose this title for its mixture of scientific ethics and high-stakes pursuit. It appeals to those interested in the potential consequences of genetic breeding and the bond between species. The audience gains a story focused on tactical survival and the contrast between empathetic intelligence and engineered malice. They walk away with a narrative that balances the tension of a manhunt with a detailed look at how military research might accidentally create both a companion and a nightmare.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1987
- Language
- EN
