They wanted to push humanity forward. Now, death was the only option.In an attempt to unlock the next stage of human potential, two brilliant university professors push the boundaries of science. Their collaboration leads to a discovery that could change everything, but powerful forces are closing in, eager to claim their research for darker purposes.Meanwhile, a young girl struggles to find her place in a world that doesn't understand her. Suffocating under her parents' control, she longs to break free and live on her own terms. When her actions draw the attention of a ruthless predator, she's thrust into a world where survival means confronting not only her enemies, but the truth about who she really is.A thought-provoking sci-fi mystery, THE HAND OF EVOLUTION by David R. Lewis explores the themes of ambition and identity, and the perilous cost of progress.