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by John Pescitelli (Author)
Told in sweeping, cinematic chapters, the novel moves from the intimate horror of the Hiroshima bombing to the sterile maternity wards of classified U.S. and Soviet facilities. It follows a select group of engineered children, born to lead a post-apocalyptic future - if they are ever needed. But can engineered virtue and brilliance triumph over mankind's darker instincts? With morally complex characters, meticulously researched political dialogue and deeply human emotional arcs, Genesis Revisited poses urgent questions about war, ethics, science, and the fragility of our civilization. It is an ambitious, thought-provoking, action-packed and emotionally resonant manuscript that weaves historical realism with speculative urgency. It deftly uses real-world figures and plausible geopolitical frameworks to build a chillingly credible alternate history. It succeeds not only in engaging the intellect but also in stirring the conscience.
The premise - secret cooperation between Cold War adversaries to secure humanity's future through genetic intervention - is original, cinematic, and thematically rich. The execution reflects deep research and a command of historical voice and detail. A covert alliance between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev to preserve humanity through genetic enhancement offers the last hope for survival - if their plan can outpace humanity's own thirst for destruction. Genesis Revisited is a genre-blending historical thriller and speculative political epic that spans nearly a century-from Hiroshima to the Cold War to the far reaches of space and present-day scientific programs run by Artificial Intelligence. In the shadow of nuclear annihilation, the deal of all deals is put into play. Two heroic lovers emerge, and they soon realize they have been chosen as the last hope for all humanity.
Praised by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)...
"The year of this book's publication (2025) has shown us some of the darkest sides of humanity.... Genesis Revisited is a timely reminder of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature and the need to guard against threats to both, and will hopefully guide its readers to think about their legacies for the generations to come."
- Melissa Parke, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Genesis Revisited has a breadth of vision and moral complexity which places it firmly in the tradition of ambitious literary fiction, replete with narrative hooks and vivid settings. Ambitious, thematically rich, and the best of well-crafted, high-concept, speculative fiction - effortlessly blending multiple genres. It's unceasing action, and the depth of love each of the main characters has for the other, positions this novel clearly as alternate history romance thriller with philosophical, humanistic, and scientific depth.
Genesis Revisited soars to life as an unforgettable and must-read novel which speaks to all of us about the dangers we are facing right now as one collective humanity. This is the book you have heard about - the one everyone will be talking about. Soon to be a major motion picture which is certain to become the next must-see blockbuster...
