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DNA
A new Novel by Craig Reed, Uncovers the Truth The long awaited novel from bestselling author W. Craig Reed. Based on six years of genetic, historical and psychological research, Reed s new thriller plunges readers deep into the most controversial topic of our time: Intelligent Design or Darwin s Evolution? Exploring the topic from an entirely new angle, Reed has infused DNA with accurate and intriguing details obtained from numerous technical, military and historical sources fostered over the past three decades. As evidenced from the first high altitude page, Reed also brings to bear his own military experience as a decorated SEAL-trained Navy Diver. While weaving interesting facts into a fast-paced thriller, Reed compels us to continue turning pages until the very end where he brings us face to face with our true genetic identity. And our genetic destiny. Malcolm Boyes, former associate producer for Entertainment Tonight, states that, DNA is an enlightening and terrifying journey into the impact of the discovery made by one of the most baffling personalities in history. Based on six years of solid research, it s a riveting story that will compel you to read the other books in the series. Just after the Gulf War, Ensign George Anders parachutes into Iraq with a Navy SEAL team to hunt down Fahkir Kaseem an impassioned fanatic bent on continuing his own private war against the West. After finding evidence that Kaseem has commandeered a group of Russian scientists and bio-weapon production equipment, George is thrust into a battle between two opposing forces that each have their own agenda for the future of mankind, and have manipulated world events for centuries to fulfill their plans. During a brutal encounter, Russian bio-scientist Annelia Salenski is taken captive by Kaseem who plans on exploiting her expertise in genetics. She soon discovers Kaseem s true agenda one that involves using a terrifying technology developed by the Soviets during the Cold War. A technology that could alter the definition of what it means to be human. Racing against time to rescue Annelia and prevent Kaseem from unleashing the most horrific genetic weapon imaginable, George comes face to face with his true identity and unravels an astonishing truth behind a discovery made by an eighteenth century scientist a man that Voltaire once claimed knows everything and never dies. Through the words and formulas recorded by this enigma from the past, George discovers the answer to the most important argument since the dawn of man: Intelligent Design or Darwin s Evolution? And the proof is hidden in the twisting turning bundle of phosphate atoms that determine the destiny of life. DNA has nothing to do with DaVinci or his code, but will appeal to Dan Brown s audience of 70 million readers that seek thrillers containing shocking and enlightening spiritual truths.
308 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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W. Craig Reed
14 books31 followersBorn into a Navy family on the island of Guam, W. Craig Reed served as a U.S. Navy diver, submarine weapons technician, and special operations photographer deployed on nuclear fast-attack submarines. He lives in Silicon Valley, California.
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January 31, 2018
This book wasn't originally on my reading list, but at some point I got on a mailing list that offered me review copies of books. Most of them I ignore without a second thought, but the tag line for DNA by W. Craig Reed caught my eye: It reads, "Intelligent Design or Darwin's Evolution? Discovering the truth can be fatal..."
Oooh. Sounds like it would be a campy religious bit of nonsense invoking the typical arguments from incredulity to posit design.
I thought it'd at least be good for a laugh, so I requested a copy.
The book was not what I expected at all.
Instead of being a piece espousing religion, it's a suspenseful mystery book about some Islamic terrorists who recruit leftover Cold War scientists to develop a biological weapon. In other words, it's built on cliche.
And the hackneyed plot doesn't end there. There's frequent twists and turns worthy of a daytime soap opera with
So where does the "Intelligent Design" come in? It works its way in about 1/2 way through the book as a bunch of scientists laugh (rightfully) at Behe and Dembski. It's an odd exchange and probably wouldn't make a lick of sense to anyone not familiar with the ID movement. But the the entire concept disappears until the last 5 pages of the book when yet another ridiculous plot twist pops up:
*blink*
Right....
All in all, this book tries way too hard. The basic plot, if stripped of all the silly subplots and nonsense, would be an engaging read. The author does the action reasonably well and is very knowledgeable on his military what nots (being an ex-SEAL). But, as it stands the gratuitous woo factor ruined it.
Oooh. Sounds like it would be a campy religious bit of nonsense invoking the typical arguments from incredulity to posit design.
I thought it'd at least be good for a laugh, so I requested a copy.
The book was not what I expected at all.
Instead of being a piece espousing religion, it's a suspenseful mystery book about some Islamic terrorists who recruit leftover Cold War scientists to develop a biological weapon. In other words, it's built on cliche.
And the hackneyed plot doesn't end there. There's frequent twists and turns worthy of a daytime soap opera with
So where does the "Intelligent Design" come in? It works its way in about 1/2 way through the book as a bunch of scientists laugh (rightfully) at Behe and Dembski. It's an odd exchange and probably wouldn't make a lick of sense to anyone not familiar with the ID movement. But the the entire concept disappears until the last 5 pages of the book when yet another ridiculous plot twist pops up:
*blink*
Right....
All in all, this book tries way too hard. The basic plot, if stripped of all the silly subplots and nonsense, would be an engaging read. The author does the action reasonably well and is very knowledgeable on his military what nots (being an ex-SEAL). But, as it stands the gratuitous woo factor ruined it.
June 1, 2011
Likes:
-- I'm a sucker for a villain who is pure evil, and Kaseem is that. What makes him even more easily despised is he has seemingly no motivation for his hatred.
-- I like the kind of supernatural element that is the life-prolonging ORME. It's an interesting twist.
-- The locales hop all over the globe like a James Bond film, which helps avoid stagnancy.
Dislikes:
-- Reed tries to cram too much into a tiny space. The leaps forward in time and the things that go unexplained because of them are frustrating.
-- Some things are described in great detail (a shack near the beach in Kamchatka) while others, such as the motives behind the villains' destructive goals, are not.
-- It feels as if sometimes ensign Anders fails simply to extend the novel.
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-- I'm a sucker for a villain who is pure evil, and Kaseem is that. What makes him even more easily despised is he has seemingly no motivation for his hatred.
-- I like the kind of supernatural element that is the life-prolonging ORME. It's an interesting twist.
-- The locales hop all over the globe like a James Bond film, which helps avoid stagnancy.
Dislikes:
-- Reed tries to cram too much into a tiny space. The leaps forward in time and the things that go unexplained because of them are frustrating.
-- Some things are described in great detail (a shack near the beach in Kamchatka) while others, such as the motives behind the villains' destructive goals, are not.
-- It feels as if sometimes ensign Anders fails simply to extend the novel.
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