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The Last Scrollkeeper: The Race Against Time
THEY WERE NEVER MEANT TO OPEN THE DOOR.
For two thousand years, the hidden civilization of Qumran has flourished beneath the Dead Sea, safeguarding secrets powerful enough to reshape the future of humanity.
Brilliant scientist and elite Hedge Master Lukas is on the verge of the greatest breakthrough in a machine capable of bending time itself.
Then everything goes wrong.
In a single catastrophic moment, an ancient enemy strikes. Qumran is annihilated. Its people are slaughtered. Its greatest invention is stolen. And Lukas, the last scrollkeeper, is hurled into a nightmare future where the world he thought he knew no longer exists.
Now trapped in a broken timeline ruled by ruthless tyrants, hunted by the deadly Unclean, and haunted by fragments of a past he cannot remember, Lukas faces an impossible
Rescue his captured cousins. Recover the stolen time machine. Save humanity before history is rewritten forever.
But the deeper he ventures into the dark heart of the City, the more terrifying the truth becomes.
Because someone has already changed the past.
And the countdown to the end of everything has already begun.
Time can be manipulated.History can be rewritten.But some forces should never be awakened…
The Infinity Book One — The Last Scrollkeeper, The Race Against Time Has BEGUN!
For two thousand years, the hidden civilization of Qumran has flourished beneath the Dead Sea, safeguarding secrets powerful enough to reshape the future of humanity.
Brilliant scientist and elite Hedge Master Lukas is on the verge of the greatest breakthrough in a machine capable of bending time itself.
Then everything goes wrong.
In a single catastrophic moment, an ancient enemy strikes. Qumran is annihilated. Its people are slaughtered. Its greatest invention is stolen. And Lukas, the last scrollkeeper, is hurled into a nightmare future where the world he thought he knew no longer exists.
Now trapped in a broken timeline ruled by ruthless tyrants, hunted by the deadly Unclean, and haunted by fragments of a past he cannot remember, Lukas faces an impossible
Rescue his captured cousins. Recover the stolen time machine. Save humanity before history is rewritten forever.
But the deeper he ventures into the dark heart of the City, the more terrifying the truth becomes.
Because someone has already changed the past.
And the countdown to the end of everything has already begun.
Time can be manipulated.History can be rewritten.But some forces should never be awakened…
The Infinity Book One — The Last Scrollkeeper, The Race Against Time Has BEGUN!
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2026
About the author
Joe Basile
14 books12 followersJoe Basile is a storyteller, author, filmmaker, podcaster, and creative communicator whose passion for weaving history, faith, mystery, and humor into compelling narratives has captivated audiences across multiple platforms. He is best known for his lead role in the HISTORY Channel documentary The Jesus Strand: A Search for DNA, where his curiosity and engaging presence helped bring an extraordinary investigation to life.
As the youngest of ten children, Joe grew up surrounded by stories. Before long, he became the keeper of those family legends, adding a little more wonder and imagination with every retelling. That love for storytelling evolved into a lifelong mission: helping people laugh, think, hope, and believe in possibilities larger than themselves.
Joe is the author of The Last Scrollkeeper, the first novel in the acclaimed Infinity Chronicles series. What began as a single story quickly became the spark that ignited a vibrant writing career. Through his novels, screenplays, podcasts, videos, and media projects, Joe explores the intersection of adventure, faith, historical intrigue, and the human experience.
Alongside his wife, Lisa, Joe produces radio programs, podcasts, films, and digital content that encourage meaningful conversations and inspire audiences around the world. Together, they have built a creative partnership centered on faith, family, and authentic storytelling.
When he’s not creating his next project, Joe enjoys spending time with his three children, who continue to inspire many of the characters, ideas, and adventures that find their way into his work. Whether through a book, a film, a live presentation, or a podcast, Joe’s goal remains the same: to tell stories that spark imagination, awaken hope, and leave people wondering, “What if it’s possible?”
And as for the millions of characters and stories that have been living in his head since childhood? Joe is still writing them down one story at a time, hoping they’ll eventually give him a little peace and quiet.
As the youngest of ten children, Joe grew up surrounded by stories. Before long, he became the keeper of those family legends, adding a little more wonder and imagination with every retelling. That love for storytelling evolved into a lifelong mission: helping people laugh, think, hope, and believe in possibilities larger than themselves.
Joe is the author of The Last Scrollkeeper, the first novel in the acclaimed Infinity Chronicles series. What began as a single story quickly became the spark that ignited a vibrant writing career. Through his novels, screenplays, podcasts, videos, and media projects, Joe explores the intersection of adventure, faith, historical intrigue, and the human experience.
Alongside his wife, Lisa, Joe produces radio programs, podcasts, films, and digital content that encourage meaningful conversations and inspire audiences around the world. Together, they have built a creative partnership centered on faith, family, and authentic storytelling.
When he’s not creating his next project, Joe enjoys spending time with his three children, who continue to inspire many of the characters, ideas, and adventures that find their way into his work. Whether through a book, a film, a live presentation, or a podcast, Joe’s goal remains the same: to tell stories that spark imagination, awaken hope, and leave people wondering, “What if it’s possible?”
And as for the millions of characters and stories that have been living in his head since childhood? Joe is still writing them down one story at a time, hoping they’ll eventually give him a little peace and quiet.
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August 19, 2026
Awesome Time Travel sci-fi/fantasy Messiah story
This is a great time travel/sci-fi/fantasy book. It is a story of hubris, betrayal, destruction, devastation, and loss. And a story of life and light and kindness, redemption and love.
This is a retelling of the Christian Gospel message , and it doesn't hide that fact. In my opinion, the author focused on the very best parts of the time surrounding Jesus' death. The believers' society is depicted as a light and a comfort to those who suffer in a dark world, and their faith drives them to compassion and kindness, not the seeking of power.
The technology, combat scenes, etc are written in a way that this is probably soft sci-fi if you're picky about those things.
Overall I find this a really creative imagining of a story many people have heard and a fun speculation of what would be different (and what wouldn't) if history had gone differently.
This is a great time travel/sci-fi/fantasy book. It is a story of hubris, betrayal, destruction, devastation, and loss. And a story of life and light and kindness, redemption and love.
This is a retelling of the Christian Gospel message , and it doesn't hide that fact. In my opinion, the author focused on the very best parts of the time surrounding Jesus' death. The believers' society is depicted as a light and a comfort to those who suffer in a dark world, and their faith drives them to compassion and kindness, not the seeking of power.
The technology, combat scenes, etc are written in a way that this is probably soft sci-fi if you're picky about those things.
Overall I find this a really creative imagining of a story many people have heard and a fun speculation of what would be different (and what wouldn't) if history had gone differently.
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