Genesis

by Archer Swift

New Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller

The Year is AD 2041. Scarred by global war, rampant disease and manic weather, Earth teeters on its last legs. In one of only two domed, super-cities left on the planet, five friends find themselves embroiled in a life-and-death dilemma after attempting to capture the thug responsible for brutally assaulting one of their tribe. Though successful, the vigilante mission unwittingly exposes a corrupt police sergeant guilty of two-timing his employers: Haven City’s premier mob family led by the notorious Luigi Diaballein.

Hunted by the crooked police officer, and his brutal posse, the five bewildered friends endeavour to sabotage the sergeant’s diabolical ‘contingency plan,’ his attempt to cash in and escape the mob’s iron-grip. Battling their own vexing inner demons while negotiating the complex bonds that have fused them together, the friends are pushed to desperate measures.

Assisted by an unlikely (and unlikeable) source, the five unhinged friends reluctantly plunge into daring exploits that forever twist the course of their lives. However, in doing so, they become pawns in a bigger, more combustible game: a bitter feud between the Diaballein Family, who seek to strengthen their hold on Haven, and the city’s self-proclaimed beacon of light, billionaire Dennis Gatling—a man who harbours a secret that will change the stakes completely.

Genesis tells the tale of the origins of Haven’s vigilante gang, and is the first book in the Guardian of Gatling series.

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 11, 2015

Reviews

[Susan Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent story set in the context of the Eden trilogy world, "Genesis" takes place a couple of decades before Eden, Dawn. While I enjoyed the hints and subtle links to the Eden trilogy, Genesis does stand on its own and can be read without any knowledge of Dawn, Noon and Dusk.

Told from different POVs, I was engrossed with this complex yet clearly articulated tale full of feeling and sprinkled with wit. The well fleshed out main characters are joined by some truly laugh-out-loud secondary characters. While this book has the same fast pace writing style of the Eden trilogy, these secondary characters give this book an extra dimension--even though I thoroughly enjoyed the Eden trilogy. I think the multiple POVs also add to the richer, layered experience.

Looking forward to the next in the series.

[Shana Fuentabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well lets say I was so happy to get this one… the ending to book one left me wanting so much and it was one of them WOW ending you just wish book two was sitting next to you!! A huge thanks to Archer for writing this story its just so different from a lot I myself have read and I enjoyed every little bit of it from start to finish and I kind of hope there might be more! Very original story line, excellent character development. I have to admit, I needed to re-read a few passages, because my brain couldn't quite keep up with the pace the words were flying off the page at me. There is that rare book that is just difficult to put down or stop thinking about, and I am pleased to say, THIS is one of those books. I have not read much from Archer. I look forward to reading more of his work.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genesis was such a great Sci-Fi book that really kept me fascinated as it kept continuing. Archer Swift has really put together a thriller that kept me so captivated and I just couldn't get enough. The book takes us to AD 2041 as earth is on it's last leg. Five friends find themselves on a mission of a lifetime as they try to find a thug that assaulted one of their tribe. The friends go on quite the adventure and it is very exciting to read through. I liked the five friends and thought that each of them had an unique character. The scenes were very descriptive and I felt as though I was right there on the journey. Loved this book and can't wait to read more from this author!

[Archer Swift]

I had so much fun writing this one, and I'm certain you'll enjoy it.