Seventh from Adam: A Novel of the Nephilim

by Tracy Higley

Before the Great Waters, giants walked the earth. But they were not the gods men believed them to be.Enoch has spent his life working his father’s fields, hearing stories of the Holy One and the terrible rebellion that shattered the unseen world. But stories are not enough. He longs to leave the safety of home and discover the world for himself.

What he finds is more magnificent—and more dangerous—than he imagined.

Across the flourishing cities of the ancient world, powerful beings have set themselves up as gods. Their offspring, the Nephilim, are spreading violence and corruption across the land. And from the gleaming city of Eridu, the demon Enki is carrying out a plan that could bring humanity under the dominion of the Evil One.

Enoch is only a farmer.

But as his journey takes him deeper into a world of ancient cities, forbidden powers, monstrous giants, and a war most humans cannot see, he must decide whom he will trust—and whether an ordinary man can stand against beings who have convinced the world they are gods.

The old stories remember them as legends.
Genesis remembers them as the Nephilim.
This is the world before the Flood.

Seventh from Adam is an epic adventure into the mysterious world of Genesis 6, weaving the account of the Nephilim with the gods, cities, and legends of ancient Sumer.

335 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2026

Reviews

[Greg D · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a bit disappointed with this. While it was well written, creative, with a decent story behind it, I found it to be quite repetitious, predictable, and a bit preachy. Multiple times throughout the story there were lectures about salvation, redemption, morality, and how unworthy we are. One would have thought this was written by an evangelical rather than a secular author. Most of the story was about Enoch and his gang going back and forth between all the different ancient settlements. How many times did Enoch go to Larak, Eridu, and the Perfect Garden to meet with Adam? I lost count. And, how many times the main antagonist Enki sent out his minions to either capture women or put an end to Enoch and his gang? I again lost count. But predictably, the story ends with good triumphing over evil of course.

Not a bad read, but just be prepared for strong religious messaging and lots of repetition.

[Lea Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing story

Well written, thought provoking, great history Enjoyed every page would like an Eight Adam Such an interesting book for all to enjoy

[Janeen Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic read!

I was skeptical about this book. I wanted so much for it to remain Biblically correct, and it did! Don’t hesitate to buy it. It’s a fascinating story.