Out of the Shadows by Joanne Rendell is a novel that intertwines fiction with science. Claire, the main character is upset about the recent death of her mother and remembers that her mother told her that they were related to Mary Shelley. She begins researching Shelley and realizes that this is true. Meanwhile, her scientist husband begins to behave strangely – perhaps he is a modern Victor Frankenstein?

I have not yet read this novel but have it reserved at the library.

Psychology Today reviews the novel and pays close attention to the science in the novel – especially DNA researching and ethical issues.