Black Milk Author:Robert Reed A tale of genetic engineering, eidetic memory, hyperacute senses, space colonization, and "alien" invasion. Genetically altered children created by a mad scientist, Dr. Florida, become his sole solace after another mutant race developed by Florida, the sparkhounds, revolt and attempt to take control of the earth — Ryder is the lea... more »der of a group of five children, all highly specialized thanks to the genetic engineering pioneered by Dr. Aaron Florida, scientist, philanthropist, and genius. These friends represent a new generation of genetically tailored individuals, created to help build a brighter future. But some effects of Dr. Florida's work were unforeseen, and Ryder and his friends will soon discover the shocking truth about the new world they stand to inherit.« less