Genetic engineering has been a topic of great interest for decades to scientists and geneticists alike. Modern genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It involves techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, which allows scientists to edit DNA with high precision, effectively acting as molecular scissors to cut, add, or alter specific genetic sequences. This technology enables the correction of genetic defects, the creation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for agriculture, and the development of novel medical treatments such as gene therapy. Current applications range from producing insulin-resistant bacteria to engineering drought-resistant crops and exploring the potential to cure hereditary diseases by rewriting the genetic code at the cellular level.

In The Beginning, book 1 in the series, The Chronicles of Ki, hints at that very subject as early generations of Annunaki royals struggle to dominate their place in line to the throne. Brother against brother, father against son, the conflict rages on, starting with Book 1 and continuing to Book 2, Days of Reckoning.

Book 2, Days of Reckoning utilizes the theme of genetic engineering throughout. Beginning with the discovery of a primitive species suitable for experimentation, the story winds through the various stages of genetic manipulation, and culminates with the full presentation of a new species, called Pada. A slave species that will serve the Annunaki gold miners, relieving them of the hardships related to mining for ore.

The story's climactic ending is a real shocker...