Progeny - by Peter Weiss (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A powerful, thought-provoking story that pulled me in from the start . . . with twists and turns like a roller coaster, an absolute must-read." -Paula Abdul, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer, and television personality

"A heart-pounding sleigh ride into a twisted future world." -Gustav Carlson, award-winning international journalist and author

In a dystopian world, equity begins at birth. Every newborn is placed into a pool and randomly reassigned to a different family-no child should have the advantage of the "right" family. Even stillborn infants are entered into this cruel lottery.

Brooke Yeled is an agent of the powerful Progeny Agency, tasked with enforcing this chilling ideal. But when Brooke discovers she herself is pregnant, her world begins to unravel. Surrounded by betrayal, intrigue, and escalating violence, she quickly learns the fierce power of motherhood and the depths she will go to protect her unborn child.

As Brooke fights for what is hers, she becomes a target of the very system she once upheld-a system obsessed with absolute equity at any cost, guided by ruthless artificial intelligence and relentless surveillance.

With danger at every turn and trust becoming an impossible luxury, Brooke must find the truth hidden beneath layers of deceit. Can she gather the proof she needs in time to save her baby, as well as herself? Or will she become yet another victim of equity's unforgiving rule?

Review Quotes

"A powerful, thought-provoking story that pulled me in from the start . . . with twists and turns like a roller coaster, an absolute must-read." -Paula Abdul, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer, and television personality

"A heart-pounding sleigh ride into a twisted future world." -Gustav Carlson, award-winning international journalist and author

"From Edgar Allan Poe to Robin Cook. From Twilight Zone to Black Mirror. . . . you'll love your journey with Peter Weiss into the world of Progeny." -Craig Haffner, Emmy and Tony Award-winning film and stage producer

"If you thought Handmaid's Tale was twisted, just wait until you read Progeny. Stephen King has met his match." -Nicholas Benjamin, award-winning writer and director

"A provocative and deeply original novel that explores what could happen when society's pursuit of equity overrides the most primal human bond: that between parent and child. This is a powerful debut that challenges assumptions and lingers long after the final page. I highly recommend it not only for the page-turning read it is, but as worthy of development as a feature or series destined for multiple screens." -Dave Phillips, executive producer, former William Morris motion picture agent

"Progeny is a must-read that takes the idea of family and turns it into a terrifyingly honest conversation about fairness. It's the kind of story that makes you question not just what's right-but who gets to decide. I couldn't stop turning pages, wondering how far I'd go to protect what's mine-or what should even count as "mine" in the first place. -Justin L. Sternberg, Hollywood TV Writer, Author of Your Story Rules and former head of storytelling at Snapchat