The Dark Side of Science — Julie C. Gilbert

The mind can hold powerful secrets.When Dr. Jessica Paladon worked for her friend, Dr. Dean Devya, she helped create Nadia, one of the world's few Minders. Tough circumstances drove her away from that life, and to protect the secrets, she willingly took a drug that induced amnesia.But now she needs those memories. Two children -- her children -- Nadia and Varick are competing in a winners-take-all, losers-might-die competition for the biggest secret government contract out there. They're fighting for the right to exist.If Jessie can't remember, how will she help them survive?