In the near future, genetic defects will soon be a thing of the past. Every child is born using The Template, a revolutionary invention ensuring health and happiness. Its success brought about Mendelium, the largest technology company in the world, which now controls humanity’s genetic future via a board of directors.Charlie Lamarck, an engineer with Tourette’s syndrome, is working to create a better life for future generations when he’s suddenly thrust into a position of power by Gerhard Geller, the eccentric CEO who has taken a liking to him—perhaps too quickly.Charlie’s differences have brought success into his life, and he’s skeptical of a world without flaws. Now, he faces a choice.Should Charlie work to change the future, or will he be part of the last generation shaped by their own genetic disadvantages?