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Reviewed by Scott Albert for Readers' Favorite
Cloning Around is a new novel by debut author Dee Rose. Rose is a Political Science student and author of the romance novel Forbidden Love. Cloning Around is a thriller that involves Agent Robert Bassett, an action junkie living in the shadow of his famous FBI agent father, Reed Bassett. The story unfolds a plot that has Dr. Van Hellman perfecting his cloning experiments and his intention to take over the world by creating human clones and reading people’s minds, a unique gift he recently found out he had. But a plan for world domination that involves murder and mind reading is bound to have its own set of snags. Bassett and Van Hellman are on a collision course that is not only personal, but is bound to kill one, or both of them. The body count rises and the intricate web of the mad doctor's plan unravels as readers find themselves turning each page, not wanting to put the book down.
The multiple plot lines and altered perspectives can be confusing at times, but the overall effect along with the author’s sense of humor, makes for an enjoyable read. Bassett feels betrayed by the FBI especially after he figures out his family’s relationship to Dr. Van Hellman. The familiar plot device of the climactic showdown made me wonder how this author could have written it a bit more creatively, but otherwise it was a fun story.
I enjoy “popcorn” fiction, stories that are meant to be read and enjoyed. I think the many plot twists could use some polishing, but overall I liked the book. Rose is writing in various genres and as his voice matures his stories will shine. I look forward to reading what he writes next.
