“THE GENESIS KEY is a solid blend of science, myth, history, and suspense. It’s remarkable and unconventional, which together make for a great tale. There’s an intense brand of storytelling here, utilizing all of the elements I love. I can’t wait for more from James Barney.” — Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key and The Templar Legacy

“Barney’s fast-paced debut novel demonstrates his knowledge of ancient history, the bible, and microbiol-ogy, as well as his fertile imagination. ” — Publishers Weekly

“A strong debut thriller. … James Barney deftly explores elements of modern science and antiquity to mine the kinds of themes so ably explored by the likes of Dan Brown and James Rollins. … Barney is a welcome player in a crowded field.” — John Hart, New York Times bestselling author of The King of Lies, Down River, The Last Child, and Iron Horse

“[A]n epic thriller — vivid, fast moving, and beautifully imagined. From the opening chapters to the final twist, it pulls the reader along at high speed, combining science, high technology, and ancient Biblical mystery into a fascinating and brilliantly original story. I highly recommend it!” — Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Impact and Blasphemy

“Barney follows his Thriller Award-finalist debut, 2011’s The Genesis Key, with an engrossing standalone that combines biblical history and modern science.” — Publishers Weekly on THE JOSHUA STONE

“Barney commands a large cast of characters […] and sells his premise with conviction.” — Kirkus on THE JOSHUA STONE

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