The Altherian Code

by Michael Jay

Das Rat des Neuen Reiches, a neo-Nazi organization based in Berlin, has teamed with Al Qaeda operatives to spread a genetically engineered virus with one genocide. And to locate their globally-dispersed targets, they’ve created a database capable of storing and screening the genetic code of the entire human race. But Alex Stone, the creator of the database, becomes suspicious when Katelyn Collins, the new love in his life, shows up in a database search of a particular gene. What’s worse is that some of the people on the list with her, members of the German Parliament, have recently turned up dead. Alex sets out to discover the link between the girl he fell in love with and the German Parliament members dying of heart attacks. The genome database project allows him to learn just enough to jeopardize his own life. But his love for Katelyn and a strong desire to protect her pushes Alex through extreme risks and tough decisions to unearth the truth. He engages himself in a series of dangerous maneuvers to discover what Krieg Pharmaceuticals has been fabricating - a genetic code of human annihilation, and with help from an unexpected source exposes a conspiracy of worldwide magnitude.

476 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

About the author

Michael Jay is the award-winning author of Dog Water Free, a coming-of-age memoir that traces his extraordinary journey from Detroit’s Westside to Harvard and beyond. After losing both parents as a young teen, Michael’s life was reshaped by resilience, faith, and the generosity of an anonymous benefactor who made it possible for him to attend Detroit Catholic Central High School. He later graduated from Harvard College and earned his MBA from Northeastern University, grounding him in the discipline and perspective that would define his career.

Professionally, Michael built more than two decades of leadership experience in resort development, commercial planning, and strategic partnerships. He served as Director of Commercial Development for Intrawest, overseeing the full commercial build-out of the Village at Squaw Valley USA in Lake Tahoe. He then spent seven years with Tamarack Resort as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and later Senior Vice President, helping guide one of Idaho’s most ambitious destination-community projects. Since 2013, he has been Lead Consultant for SALSR LLC, advising clients on resort operations, strategic alliances, and complex multi-stakeholder development.

Dog Water Free—a 2019 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite and IndieBRAG Medallion honoree—honors the extraordinary strength of his mother and the improbable journey that shaped him. Michael currently lives in Idaho.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a first book written by a friend. I was delighted to find it on this site. The Alterian Code is an action book with a little bit (forgiven) of a love story. Because I know Mike, the movie that played in my head was filled with an alstar cast of people I know. My boss Heidi played a leading role. I suggest reading this book!