The Third Twin

By: Ken Follett

Narrated by: January LaVoy

The study of twins and the genetics of aggression totally consumes research scientist Jeannie Ferrami. An accomplished and headstrong researcher, Jeannie has developed a sophisticated software program to identify identical twins reared apart. But Jeannie's breakthrough project is threatened by the appearance of a sudden impossibility - identical twins born weeks apart to different mothers at separate locations.

When Jeannie's research assistant, Lisa, is raped, Steve Logan, a young law student who is one of Jeannie's research subjects, is identified in a police lineup as Lisa's attacker. Logan's genetic tests reveal no violent behavior patterns. Then Jeannie stumbles upon the beginnings of a stunning revelation. Logan is unaware of the existence of a criminal twin brother in jail. Jeannie is convinced of Steve's innocence, yet her judgment may be clouded by her growing emotional attachment to him. By now Jeannie's problems are mounting.

Berrington Jones, Jeannie's arrogant and intimidating boss, is a world-renowned authority on biotechnical engineering. He and his partners are involved in devious but lucrative negotiations to sell Genetco, their biogenetic research company. Jeannie's research poses a major threat to their impending millions. Jones arranges to have Jeannie fired.

Stunned and feeling helpless, Jeannie doesn't understand why this has happened to her. With Steve and his brother in jail, who is committing these sex crimes? While acting on a hunch that might solve the mystery surrounding Steve and his brother's birth, Jeannie is violently attacked by yet another twin who looks exactly like Steve. Determined to protect her research program, and convinced her former boss has something important to hide, a terrified Jeannie has no other choice but to find out why Jones and his partners will stop at nothing to discredit her work.

©2010 Ken Follett (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Very Poor Attempt

I have to wonder if Ken Follett simply had committed to another book and needed to spit one out or worse, did he license his name to some second year writing student? I even triple checked the author's name to confirm it was really him. Follet is one of my favorite authors and I have read almost every book he's written but this is so far from the genres that made him famous that I have to believe it was written under duress.
The book was hokey from the start. Even some of the names were awful, i.e. Barrington Jones. ugh!
The "protagonist" is so narcissistic and unlikable that I almost wished her to fail. She only cares about herself and what everyone can do for her, even her friend who just got raped! Her father is a joke and yet she continues to forgive him as though what he does to her is nothing.
The other Follet books that swerve away from his traditional style have also been lacking but at least readable. I just wish he would stick to what he does best.

Idiot plot

Characters missed the obvious too many times and got by on dumb luck. It’s a wonder how anyone survives.

Full of suspense

Loved this story by Ken Follett. This story took me by surprise from his other novels and Trilogy. Action packed from beginning to end.

the clever transitions

the readers voice, speed, emphasis clarified the scenes and drew the reader into the story.

the third twin could actually be true

this book she had my mind spinning because I work in the healthcare field and know the history of our country and would not be surprised if this actually happened from Dolly the cloned sheep to human beings it is a fascinating story.

Not a Ken Follett Book

The story was quite predictable and drawn out. I only finished it because I Love Ken Follet. He is definitely not famous for writings like this. This is 15 hours of my life that I can not get back.

Clever, fun

A clever SF mystery along the Robin Cook formula but better written. Moves right along. Good entertainment.

Great book! Amazing story!

So I love this book I actually have a physical copy but haven’t felt like reading a physical book in a long time. I won’t spoil the story, but I will say it’s about Genetic experiments. Some words are not Exactly meant for a children to read. Still great story I definitely recommend this is one of my favorite books.

The Suspense Almost Did Me In!

Interesting subject, loveable and hateable characters, excellent narration... Suspense throughout, especially towards the end. Ken F and January L deliver!

Entertaining!

Great story weaving together a science mystery with Follett's classic powerful and evil antagonists. I also enjoyed LaVoy's characterizations. The one issue that I had was with the volatility of the main character. However, I enjoyed the story so much that I was able to overlook her exaggerated flaw. Fun listen!