Beggars in SpainHarper Collins, 2009 M05 13 - 451 páginas In a world where the slightest edge can mean the difference between success and failure, Leisha Camden is beautiful, extraordinarily intelligent ... and one of an ever-growing number of human beings who have been genetically modified to never require sleep. Once considered interesting anomalies, now Leisha and the other "Sleepless" are outcasts -- victims of blind hatred, political repression, and shocking mob violence meant to drive them from human society ... and, ultimately, from Earth itself. But Leisha Camden has chosen to remain behind in a world that envies and fears her "gift" -- a world marked for destruction in a devastating conspiracy of freedom ... and revenge. |
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... Susan , would certainly never know— radiated excitement . He beamed , he glowed , so unlike the usual parents - to - be that Susan was intrigued . Usually the prospective daddies and mommies - especially the daddies — sat there looking ...
... Susan . Let's stick to basics . " Camden said , " The raphe nuclei regulate the balance among neu- rotransmitters and peptides that leads to a pressure to sleep , don't they ? " Susan couldn't help it ; she grinned . Camden , the laser ...
... Susan gave him a full , lavish smile , enjoying his brass . " I told you . Safety from predators . But when a modern predator attacks — say , a cross - border data - atoll investor - it's safer to be awake . " Camden shot at her ...
... Susan turned to Elizabeth Camden . She had forgotten she was there . The younger woman stared at Susan , mouth turned down at the corners . " I'm glad you asked that , Mrs. Camden . Because there are side effects . ” Susan paused ; she ...
... Susan shrugged . " So far . " " They're only four years old ! At the most ! " Ong and Krenshaw were studying her closely . Susan saw the mo- ment the Camden woman realized it ; she sank back into her chair , drawing her fur coat around ...