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Saving Sebastian
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A gripping and emotionally charged medical‑ethics thriller exploring the limits of science, family, and the choices we make to save the ones we love.
A mother’s desperate hope. A child’s only chance. A decision that will change multiple lives forever.
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About the Ebook
Time is running out for four‑year‑old Sebastian Zair. A rare blood disorder means that a stem‑cell transplant is his only hope of surviving beyond childhood.
His mother turns to the Pemberton Fertility Centre and a controversial IVF procedure that will allow her to select an embryo genetically matched to Sebastian — creating a so‑called “saviour sibling.”
But the Pemberton is already under intense scrutiny. A Nigerian couple, the Opakanjos, have just given birth to twins through IVF — and only one of them is biologically theirs. Someone has made a catastrophic mistake.
With a major enquiry underway, pro‑life campaigners mobilising, and an unscrupulous journalist circling, both families are thrust into a storm of ethical dilemmas, emotional turmoil and impossible choices.
As pressure mounts and time runs out, the question remains: will Sebastian survive — and at what cost?
Critical Praise
"There are very few novels which deal with the issues of contemporary medical ethics in the lively and intensely readable way which Hazel McHaffie’s books do."
— Alexander McCall Smith
"McHaffie’s books are skilfully written to bring out the complex ethical issues we as doctors, nurses, patients, or relatives may face… a welcome development of what has been called the narrative turn in medical ethics."
— The British Medical Journal
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A powerful, thought‑provoking story rooted in real‑world medical‑ethics dilemmas.
- Emotionally gripping — following two families pushed to their limits.
- Explores IVF, saviour siblings and genetic selection with nuance and humanity.
- Perfect for fans of medical dramas, ethical thrillers and character‑driven fiction.
- Written by a medical‑ethics expert with deep professional insight.
About the Author
Hazel McHaffie is a trained nurse and midwife who has carried out extensive research into medical ethics and lectured internationally. Widely published in academic and medical fields, she brings her deep professional knowledge into her fiction, exploring complex ethical dilemmas with clarity and compassion.
Her novel Right to Die was shortlisted for the British Medical Association Book Award.
Publication Details
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ISBN (Ebook): 9781909912243
Format: Ebook
Language: English
Categories: Medical Ethics / Contemporary Fiction / Thriller
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