"That rare thing: a really intelligent mystery novel."
—Philip Kerr

"Calder tells his story in witty prose that calls to mind Ross Macdonald."
—Washington Post Book World

"Bill Damen is a hero to root for - and James Calder is a writer to watch."
—Tess Gerritsen

The Bill Damen series goes to the frontiers of current biomedical and genetic research to explore what it might mean to be a human being in a looming "posthuman" world. His new partner, Clementine Pirez, adds her sharp wit and fearless spirit to the latest novel, In a Family Way.

In a Family Way is about a parent’s nightmare: the fertility doctor who tinkers with the very essence of a child. Read more about the book here.

The series explores, character by character, story by story, dilemmas we all may face as bioengineering gives some of us powers once reserved for the gods — and the temptations that come with those powers, embodied in embryo manipulation, assisted reproduction, and stem cell research (In a Family Way), cosmetic gene therapy (About Face), and the genetic modification of food (Knockout Mouse). Bill comes up against the hard truth that when science sets out to change human nature, human nature fights back.

Buy Bill Damen Books:

In a Family Way is the latest book.
About Face was the second Bill Damen book.
Knockout Mouse was the first book.

Bill Damen books do not need to be read in order.

Coming soon: Links to articles and resources about what's going on in biotechnology, embryo manipulation, and genetic engineering. Plus, news about the next James Calder novel.