A Nobel geneticist confronts a ruthless messianic cult in this suspenseful story of one man’s dangerous, determined, global odyssey to save his daughter’s life, using the power of modern technology as well as the ancient miracle of healing. 

          In this debut genetics novel, Tom Carter, genetics genius, and his partner, computer whiz Jasmine Washington, have invented the Genescope, through which anyone’s DNA can be reproduced completely and then modified from just a single cell. Genetically triggered diseases like cystic fibrosis are being cured, and cancer and AIDS are the next targets. Meanwhile, an ancient, secret cult directs their trained assassin, the Preacher, to kill Carter for meddling with nature; the bullet kills Carter’s wife instead. 

          Then Carter’s daughter develops a congenital brain tumor that will kill her in months, and the scientists search DNA databanks for any matches that could heal the girl. The cult, which possesses a carefully preserved piece of Christ, calls off the Preacher, who decides to disobey and finish the job. The imaginative plot flirts with silliness, but the suspense holds, most of the twists are surprises, and the story will grip the reader to the last page.