WHO WILL WIN THE STRUGGLE TO CONTROL THE FUTURE?
An ancient burial chamber is found in Iraq, near the ruins of Eridu, the oldest city in the world. The discovery remains a secret, guarded by a US government intelligence agency. Who will be the first to unlock its power? Can anyone save the world from a cosmic catastrophe that no-one but a long-dead civilization could foresee?
Written in 2005 when author M.G. Harris was recuperating from a ski injury the story of The Descendant became the foundation of an internationally best-selling young adult series, The Joshua Files, which has been translated into 17 languages.
From The Descendant to Apocalypse Moon (book 5) it’s a journey through a twisty and complex plot involving codes, genetics, ancient history, government conspiracies, time-travel, parallel realities and a dystopian future.
The question is – who will win the struggle to control the future?
First published after The Joshua Files concluded in 2012, The Descendant can be read as a standalone, before or after the five-part Joshua Files. The story mainly takes places chronologically between the events of Invisible City (book 1) and Ice Shock (book 2), and includes characters which appear later in the series.
THE DESCENDANT
After meeting a fellow molecular geneticist at Mexico City airport, Jackson Bennett is passed a secret message, just before his colleague is ‘disappeared’. With the help of archaeologist, Dr. Marie-Carmen Valencia, Jackson must now solve a puzzle which begins with an enigmatic DNA code and ends with a long-forgotten ancient burial chamber in Iraq. The two young scientists are dragged into a race to unlock human powers so ancient that the memory of them exists only in the human genome.
Praise for The Joshua Files.
"As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust
"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book’s Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times
“A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into.” The Bookbag
“Gripping, fast-paced and exciting, this is sure to get the adrenaline pumping round the readers’ body.” Lovereading4kids
An ancient burial chamber is found in Iraq, near the ruins of Eridu, the oldest city in the world. The discovery remains a secret, guarded by a US government intelligence agency. Who will be the first to unlock its power? Can anyone save the world from a cosmic catastrophe that no-one but a long-dead civilization could foresee?
Written in 2005 when author M.G. Harris was recuperating from a ski injury the story of The Descendant became the foundation of an internationally best-selling young adult series, The Joshua Files, which has been translated into 17 languages.
From The Descendant to Apocalypse Moon (book 5) it’s a journey through a twisty and complex plot involving codes, genetics, ancient history, government conspiracies, time-travel, parallel realities and a dystopian future.
The question is – who will win the struggle to control the future?
First published after The Joshua Files concluded in 2012, The Descendant can be read as a standalone, before or after the five-part Joshua Files. The story mainly takes places chronologically between the events of Invisible City (book 1) and Ice Shock (book 2), and includes characters which appear later in the series.
THE DESCENDANT
After meeting a fellow molecular geneticist at Mexico City airport, Jackson Bennett is passed a secret message, just before his colleague is ‘disappeared’. With the help of archaeologist, Dr. Marie-Carmen Valencia, Jackson must now solve a puzzle which begins with an enigmatic DNA code and ends with a long-forgotten ancient burial chamber in Iraq. The two young scientists are dragged into a race to unlock human powers so ancient that the memory of them exists only in the human genome.
Praise for The Joshua Files.
"As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust
"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book’s Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times
“A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into.” The Bookbag
“Gripping, fast-paced and exciting, this is sure to get the adrenaline pumping round the readers’ body.” Lovereading4kids
