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The Soul of the Matter: A Thriller

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A scientistā€™s claim that heā€™s found the secrets of the universeā€™s origin encoded in DNA sparks a race against time to uncover the truth in this fast-paced thriller of science and faith, power and murder, loss and redemption.

Former government cyber-intelligence analyst Dan Lawson receives a call from his estranged friend Stephen Bishop, a renowned geneticist, who claims to have discovered astounding information encoded within DNA, including proof of Godā€™s existence. He wants Danā€™s help to protect his findings and continue his work. His daughter Avaā€™s life may well depend on it.

When Stephen is found dead under dubious circumstances, Dan investigates and discovers that the search for a cure for Ava may have driven Stephen to desperate alliances. With the help of Dr. Trish Alighieri, Avaā€™s pediatrician, Dan gets closer to finding out the truth about what may be hidden in our DNAā€”and what that could mean for humanity. But he and Trish arenā€™t the only ones trying to get their hands on Stephenā€™s findings. Cunning and powerful forces vie for access to the data that promises to unlock the secrets of life.

Itā€™s a race against time as Dan and Trish tackle some of the biggest questions humanity faces: Who are we? How did we get here? Whatā€™s our destiny? And can the human soul survive scienceā€™s conquest of nature? Ultimately, Dan isnā€™t sure whether he, and the world, is better off not knowing...