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A genetic discovery unearths a devastating secret in the New York Times–bestselling author's medical thriller “worthy of Michael Crichton” (Publishers Weekly).When Rick Hayden's brother Keith disappears, he turns to medical examiner Laura Fanning to help find him. An NYU zoologist, Keith had been researching the so-called “God Gene” that played a key role in human evolution—specifically in the development of brain power and creativity. But after an exciting discovery in East Africa, Keith destroyed his results and vanished.Rick and Laura's search takes them to an uncharted island in the Mozambique Channel, where they come up against a world-shattering secret—and powerful enemies who have their own devious plans for it. In The God Gene, F. Paul Wilson continues his mind-bending ICE trilogy that began with Panacea.

Two secret societies vie for control of the ultimate medical miracle in a thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Hidden series.Medical examiner Laura Fanning has two charred corpses and no answers. Both bear a mysterious tattoo but exhibit no known cause of death. Their only connection to one another is a string of puzzling miracle cures. Her preliminary investigation points to a cult in the possession of the fabled panacea—the substance that can cure all ills—but that's impossible.Laura finds herself unknowingly enmeshed in an ancient conflict between the secretive keepers of the panacea and the equally secretive and far more deadly group known only as 536, a brotherhood that fervently believes God intended for humanity to suffer, not be cured. Laura doesn't believe in the panacea, but that doesn't prevent the agents of 536 from trying to kill her.A reclusive, terminally ill billionaire hires Laura to research the possibility of the panacea. The billionaire's own body guard, Rick Hayden, a mercenary who isn't who he pretends to be, has to keep her alive as they race to find the legendary panacea before the agents of 536 can destroy it.“An excellently crafted tale that's not to be missed.” —Heather Graham, New York Times–bestselling author“Complete with twists and turns and high adventure, this thriller will grip you to the end.” —Suspense Magazine“[A] suspenseful paranormal thriller... an entertaining tale, underlined by a clear battle between good and evil.” —Publishers Weekly“Complex, entertaining, smart... An intelligent, intriguing, fast-moving blend of science fiction and thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews