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Elijah Hael #2
The Genetic Code
A dazzling, thought provoking, combination of faith versus secular beliefs, science fiction, spiritual warfare, action adventure and romance.
Yesterday’s gone. Tomorrow is a distant hope. Now means everything…
Nya struggled to believe her accomplishment. Nearly a decade’s work was all coming together. This was her moment. The Nobel Prize would be hers for the taking. Her work was going to change the face of bio-science forever.
The only problem was someone with an exceptionally dark desire wanted to twist her work for sinister purposes that would change the face of life on earth forever. And he was prepared to go to any lengths to get it.
Thus began a chain of startling events that would force Nya to place her trust in an unknown man whom she discovered from archived news reports … had died years ago.
Journey with Nya, a believer, as her faith is tested. Join Isaac, a non-believer, who questions his existence. Discover how they face death together in a remarkable adventure. An emotionally rich, adventure story which will delight those who quest personally challenging and thought provoking reads.
Yesterday’s gone. Tomorrow is a distant hope. Now means everything…
Nya struggled to believe her accomplishment. Nearly a decade’s work was all coming together. This was her moment. The Nobel Prize would be hers for the taking. Her work was going to change the face of bio-science forever.
The only problem was someone with an exceptionally dark desire wanted to twist her work for sinister purposes that would change the face of life on earth forever. And he was prepared to go to any lengths to get it.
Thus began a chain of startling events that would force Nya to place her trust in an unknown man whom she discovered from archived news reports … had died years ago.
Journey with Nya, a believer, as her faith is tested. Join Isaac, a non-believer, who questions his existence. Discover how they face death together in a remarkable adventure. An emotionally rich, adventure story which will delight those who quest personally challenging and thought provoking reads.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2013
24 people want to read
About the author
Steve Goodwin
5 books12 followersAfter a difficult childhood Steve developed a fascination with the nature of the supernatural, spiritual and physical words and how they affect the lives around us. This led him on a journey spanning two decades of studying, experiences and discovery. As well as demonstrating a profound respect for faith and the battles of doubt, he seamlessly mixes reality with creativity, inspired by Biblical concepts and personal understandings, constructing worlds, dimensions, events, and stories that are relatable.
He is also the author of the acclaimed Elijah Hael series of novels.
Steve is inspired by authors such a J.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) and C. S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia) who mix fantasy and reality while promoting Christian values.
Steve’s successful software development career allows him to juggle being an author while still creating compelling software solutions for his clients.
He is also the author of the acclaimed Elijah Hael series of novels.
Steve is inspired by authors such a J.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) and C. S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia) who mix fantasy and reality while promoting Christian values.
Steve’s successful software development career allows him to juggle being an author while still creating compelling software solutions for his clients.
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June 29, 2013
Excellent read, better than the first. Can be read on it's own or followed from 1st one.
The characters are well written and you feel for them, which is a sign of a good book in my eyes.
Thought provoking in places.
All in all, recommended whole heartedly.
The characters are well written and you feel for them, which is a sign of a good book in my eyes.
Thought provoking in places.
All in all, recommended whole heartedly.
July 18, 2013
absolutely fantastic read ; a mixture of sci-fi , spiritual warfare , adventure and romance. Had me intriqued from start to finish.
August 14, 2015
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.
I am so glad that I had the chance to read this story. It was great!! Mr. Goodwin's writing style was wonderful. His descriptions of each character were very detailed and the way he writes his characters thoughts are realistic. I really enjoyed his writing style, it was easy to follow, descriptive, his transitions were smooth; overall, the fluidity of this story was awesome. I haven't read a book with great writing in a while and it was so refreshing for my eyes and brain.
This story will definitely keep a reader wanting more. There were lots of suspenseful and action packed events that kept the story interesting and intriguing. I loved that Mr. Goodwin had very descriptive information on the advanced technology. It wasn't too in depth where a reader couldn't understand it in the story. I enjoyed the intricacies with the combined technology and biology, it was a very unique idea.
I enjoyed all the characters in this book. Mr. Goodwin really brings each character's personality out. They were realistic and relatable. He was thorough with most of the characters in describing each characters thoughts and why they had these thoughts. He described each characters physical traits, their non verbal communication methods and their physical movements very well. The characters were very different from one another and they were all likable, even the villains.
Overall, I would highly recommend this story for anyone that wants to read a thrilling, thought provoking action adventure with a touch of romance.
I haven't read the first book but I will definitely be picking it up since I want to get to know Elijah more. Out of all the characters, I thought Elijah was lacking a little but I think that was probably due to the fact that he had his own book. Mr. Goodwin hints at that in this book.
I would like to thank Mr. Goodwin for sharing his work with me. It was a pleasure reading this!
I am so glad that I had the chance to read this story. It was great!! Mr. Goodwin's writing style was wonderful. His descriptions of each character were very detailed and the way he writes his characters thoughts are realistic. I really enjoyed his writing style, it was easy to follow, descriptive, his transitions were smooth; overall, the fluidity of this story was awesome. I haven't read a book with great writing in a while and it was so refreshing for my eyes and brain.
This story will definitely keep a reader wanting more. There were lots of suspenseful and action packed events that kept the story interesting and intriguing. I loved that Mr. Goodwin had very descriptive information on the advanced technology. It wasn't too in depth where a reader couldn't understand it in the story. I enjoyed the intricacies with the combined technology and biology, it was a very unique idea.
I enjoyed all the characters in this book. Mr. Goodwin really brings each character's personality out. They were realistic and relatable. He was thorough with most of the characters in describing each characters thoughts and why they had these thoughts. He described each characters physical traits, their non verbal communication methods and their physical movements very well. The characters were very different from one another and they were all likable, even the villains.
Overall, I would highly recommend this story for anyone that wants to read a thrilling, thought provoking action adventure with a touch of romance.
I haven't read the first book but I will definitely be picking it up since I want to get to know Elijah more. Out of all the characters, I thought Elijah was lacking a little but I think that was probably due to the fact that he had his own book. Mr. Goodwin hints at that in this book.
I would like to thank Mr. Goodwin for sharing his work with me. It was a pleasure reading this!
May 6, 2015
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I give it 4 fangs.
The Genetic Cody by Steve Goodwin, is the second book in the Elijah Hael series, but can be read an a standalone book. I suggest this book for young adults and adults.
There are two sets of main characters in this story. The humans are Nya and her boyfriend Isaac. Nya has just finished a decade long project to decode “Junk” DNA. Before she even has time to celebrate, a man named Cain is trying to steel it.
The other set is the angels Elijah, Sophia and Castiel. They are trying to protect Nya and Isaac from Cain. Cain wants to use it to help “The Shadows”. The shadows are sort of like a demon.
To make things worse, Nya is sick and has avoided her illness for years. But now it is catching up with her. Will she stay safe from Cain? Can she still have a life with Isaac before the illness takes her.
If you like sci-fi with some heartache, then I suggest this book. It takes a new look at God, Creation and Evolution.
I give it 4 fangs.
The Genetic Cody by Steve Goodwin, is the second book in the Elijah Hael series, but can be read an a standalone book. I suggest this book for young adults and adults.
There are two sets of main characters in this story. The humans are Nya and her boyfriend Isaac. Nya has just finished a decade long project to decode “Junk” DNA. Before she even has time to celebrate, a man named Cain is trying to steel it.
The other set is the angels Elijah, Sophia and Castiel. They are trying to protect Nya and Isaac from Cain. Cain wants to use it to help “The Shadows”. The shadows are sort of like a demon.
To make things worse, Nya is sick and has avoided her illness for years. But now it is catching up with her. Will she stay safe from Cain? Can she still have a life with Isaac before the illness takes her.
If you like sci-fi with some heartache, then I suggest this book. It takes a new look at God, Creation and Evolution.
June 1, 2015
The characters in the story are very real, very believable. We have your good versus evil. Humans are unaware that a battle between demons and angels are taking place around them. Humans are the pawns caught in the middle. Nya is sick. She has been working on a DNA project for over a decade and now someone else is trying to steal it. I thought it great naming this person Cain. You immediately get the idea that he is working for the wrong side. He is actually trying to he a group of demons called "The Shadows".
The angels, Elijah, Castiel and Sophia have been tasked with protecting Nya and her boyfriend Isaac.
This is not your typical angel versus demon book. This is not the first book in the series, yet I was able to get right in and enjoy it. I will definitely need to read the first book to see what I had missed.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
The angels, Elijah, Castiel and Sophia have been tasked with protecting Nya and her boyfriend Isaac.
This is not your typical angel versus demon book. This is not the first book in the series, yet I was able to get right in and enjoy it. I will definitely need to read the first book to see what I had missed.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
May 8, 2015
This is a story about good vs evil fought by the angelic forces against the demonic forces right here on earth. Of course the humans are totally unaware of what is happening and how they are being manipulated!--except a few privileged ones who can see and speak to the angels. This is the second book in this series but as I have not read the first I can honestly state that it can be read as a stand alone. I already have the third in this series waiting for me to read so I won't have to wait all that long to see what happens next and who will succumb to the evil forces and who will not!! It is hard to put a name to the genre this book falls into---it is a combination of many!! Elijah Hael - The Genetic Code
June 15, 2015
Let me start by saying I loved this book. It had a nice steady pace that kept you wanting more. The interaction between the 3 main characters; Elijah, Castiel, and Sophia is believable. This book is the second book in the Elijah Hael series however, you do not need to have read the first book to get this story it is completely stand alone. This book was very emotional and I did find myself crying so be prepared for that. Character development was spot on pacing was excellent and the story was engaging and immersive. I just wish that it had ended that is really my only complaint. I love falling into Elijah Hael’s universe.
May 3, 2015
Given To Me for An Honest Review
Elijah Hael - The Genetic Code by Steve Goodwin is a must read for everyone. Once you open to the first page, it will grab you tightly, hold you down tightly and you'll watch those pages turn and turn and turn some more until you get to the last page. You will find it hard to put down until you finish reading it. Make sure you have your seatbelt on as you travel through this tale of love and danger. As you read you will be drawn in and feel as though you are a part of the story. This book gives you a good look on Christian living and a new and different interpretation of angels. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I look for more from Steve Goodwin.
Elijah Hael - The Genetic Code by Steve Goodwin is a must read for everyone. Once you open to the first page, it will grab you tightly, hold you down tightly and you'll watch those pages turn and turn and turn some more until you get to the last page. You will find it hard to put down until you finish reading it. Make sure you have your seatbelt on as you travel through this tale of love and danger. As you read you will be drawn in and feel as though you are a part of the story. This book gives you a good look on Christian living and a new and different interpretation of angels. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I look for more from Steve Goodwin.
October 30, 2013
I really liked this book. It is good to see Elijah and his friends battle the evil forces and the way they do so. I can't wait to see Elijah grow more as a "leader" and be less of a follower or needing help from his superiors.
Great job Steve!
Great job Steve!
June 27, 2020
It started out as a very interesting concept, but later, I some weird vibes about the author's treatment of the girl in the story. I stopped reading a long time ago.
September 16, 2016
Almost three months of waiting for this book to arrive, imagine my agony. It didn’t even reached me pleasantly because my mom didn’t tell me she got the book already. If we hadn’t talk about me going to the post office, she wouldn’t really bother on telling me that she got the book eh?
OK, so let’s talk with the book for I don’t want you to fall asleep while reading my boring story ehe. Well, I’ve first read its predecessor, Elijah Hael: The Last Judgement. That book wasn’t one of my favorites and I had my fair share of dull moments with it. Though its ending totally piqued my attention which pushed me into reading the next book of this series, which is this book. But due to some circumstances, I just managed to read it now.
I must say that this story is quite different from what I anticipated. It’s even way better. This book is just an average read and you will just finish it in a day or even just half a day, and in my case, it’s more or less half a day. You see, this book is so easy to finish because it comprises sooooo many thrilling and action-filled scenes. And mind you, it started as early as its first few pages. That intense eh?
It says here that you can read it without having to read its first book, but I suggest that you should read Elijah Hael: The Last Judgement first. Though all was properly explained in The Genetic Code, nothing could beat the understanding you’ll find when you read its predecessor first. It will answer all your questions like how did Elijah became an Angel, how he died and a lot more. And I highly recommend this book to everyone especially those people who have a hard time understanding their faith.
I’ve been drawn to this book the very time I started reading it. Though, I frankly admit that I skipped a line or two. Well, let’s say that I was so eager to read the exciting part eh, haha. But honestly, I’ve never been a fan of books with lots of explanations. So yeah, that explains the four-star rating above.
As you can see above, I’ve strikethrough my first rating which was supposed to be 4-star. I’ve been battling myself about it eversince I’ve finished the book. And just as the last minute, I’ve changed my mind and gave this book a 5-star rating instead. You wouldn’t believe me, but after that, I found my heart at ease. So yeah, this book is definitely worth my elusive 5-star rating.
What I also like about this book is that Elijah’s character here is more improved and even enjoyable. He’s being playful, well, actually both him and Castiel to be exact. So you see, this book wouldn’t just give you a thought to ponder over, but will also give you some good ‘ol laugh.
Just like its first book, this book also uses very easy to grasp terms so no need to worry your pretty little head on the “out of this world” terms to consult on your hand-dandy dictionary. And you know what’s the other catch? Well, this book also has fewer characters which are very easy to keep track of.
Nothing can beat a book that doesn’t just entertains you but also leaves you a thought to live through. And this book are one of those.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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OK, so let’s talk with the book for I don’t want you to fall asleep while reading my boring story ehe. Well, I’ve first read its predecessor, Elijah Hael: The Last Judgement. That book wasn’t one of my favorites and I had my fair share of dull moments with it. Though its ending totally piqued my attention which pushed me into reading the next book of this series, which is this book. But due to some circumstances, I just managed to read it now.
I must say that this story is quite different from what I anticipated. It’s even way better. This book is just an average read and you will just finish it in a day or even just half a day, and in my case, it’s more or less half a day. You see, this book is so easy to finish because it comprises sooooo many thrilling and action-filled scenes. And mind you, it started as early as its first few pages. That intense eh?
It says here that you can read it without having to read its first book, but I suggest that you should read Elijah Hael: The Last Judgement first. Though all was properly explained in The Genetic Code, nothing could beat the understanding you’ll find when you read its predecessor first. It will answer all your questions like how did Elijah became an Angel, how he died and a lot more. And I highly recommend this book to everyone especially those people who have a hard time understanding their faith.
As you can see above, I’ve strikethrough my first rating which was supposed to be 4-star. I’ve been battling myself about it eversince I’ve finished the book. And just as the last minute, I’ve changed my mind and gave this book a 5-star rating instead. You wouldn’t believe me, but after that, I found my heart at ease. So yeah, this book is definitely worth my elusive 5-star rating.
What I also like about this book is that Elijah’s character here is more improved and even enjoyable. He’s being playful, well, actually both him and Castiel to be exact. So you see, this book wouldn’t just give you a thought to ponder over, but will also give you some good ‘ol laugh.
Just like its first book, this book also uses very easy to grasp terms so no need to worry your pretty little head on the “out of this world” terms to consult on your hand-dandy dictionary. And you know what’s the other catch? Well, this book also has fewer characters which are very easy to keep track of.
Nothing can beat a book that doesn’t just entertains you but also leaves you a thought to live through. And this book are one of those.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Read my full review blog post
>> Buy Elijah Hael – The Genetic Code (Kindle)
>> Buy Elijah Hael – The Genetic Code (Paperback)**
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