Beggars in Spain

Genetically engineered sleepless humans cause an uproar in this science fiction novel adapted from the author's Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella. &quote;Superb. . . . An exquisite saga of biological advantages.&quote; Denver PostIn 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 &quote;Sleepless&quote; 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 &quote;gift&quote; a world marked for destruction in a devastating conspiracy of freedom . . . and revenge. &quote;[Kress] explores the nature of humanity's fear of differences in this elegantly written novel set on tomorrow's horizon. A priority purchase for sf collections.&quote; Library Journal&quote;Thrilling drama, compelling dialectic.&quote; Kirkus Reviews&quote;Thought-provoking. . . . Kress . . . raises some intriguing scientific and sociological issues.&quote; Publishers Weekly