Navohar is a science fiction

Science fiction

Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...

 book by Hilari Bell

Hilari Bell

Hilari Bell is an American fantasy author. She is the author of several science-fiction and fantasy novels including the critically acclaimed Farsala Trilogy.Bell worked as a reference librarian, but quit in 2005 to write full time...

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Synopsis

Scientists altered the genetic code of children to protect them from an impending alien invasion. However, these generations are becoming stricken with a disease for which there is no known cure.

Irene Olsen, a scientist, has searched outer space for humans with unaltered DNA

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...

, and believes she has found a suitable population on the planet Navohar. However, she is faced with unexpected pitfalls and must work to save the human race.