3rd Place, Science Fiction, Royal Palm Literary Award 2016 When the trail of Danyael Sabre’s stolen blood exposes illegal scientific research at a Chinese laboratory, it unleashes a designer drug with terrifying side effects and imperils the decades-long peace between China and America. NSA analyst Mu Xin, the clone of a Shang-dynasty queen, steps into the fray to stem the chaos, but in a land where ancestral worship and beliefs in incarnation exist alongside cutting-edge genetic engineering, will Xin find herself trapped or liberated by her past? This is a standalone futuristic thriller set in the award-winning world of the Double Helix. Q - So, what makes the Double Helix series special? A - The Double Helix is a series premised upon the creation of the "perfect" human being, Galahad, but it is ultimately about his less-than-perfect physical template, Danyael Sabre, and the power, strength, and beauty found in humanity's imperfections. Ultimately, what makes the Double Helix series special are its characters. You will fall in love with them. The series offers readers a great mix of science fiction, urban fantasy, and action-adventure-thriller genres. It is also grounded in science. Fiction is a great deal closer to reality than most people realize, and the societal pressures and dilemmas faced by Danyael and Galahad are imminent. The fast-paced action will have you turning pages, while the plot layers on complexity after complexity, offering you an unlikely romance you will root for and a happy ending you can believe in. Q - What order should I read the books in? A - The four books of the Double Helix series should be read in order for maximum enjoyment and a deep down, gut-felt happy ending. The other novels are standalone, but fit into the timeline as

• Miriya
• Perfection Unleashed (Double Helix #1)
• Perfect Betrayal (Double Helix #2)
• Zara
• Perfect Weapon (Double Helix #3)
• When the Silence Ends
• Carnival Tricks
• Perfection Challenged (Double Helix #4)
• Xin Q - So, why should readers give these books a try? A - Because the Double Helix series is the perfect mixture of non-stop action, gripping plot, thought-provoking philosophy, and beautiful visuals that fans of science fiction, urban fantasy, and superhero novels will love. The five novels in the series have won a total of eight literary awards in science fiction, including Gold Medal, 2013 Readers Favorites. Robin Lynn, an Amazon reviewer, describes it as "Truly enjoyable and delectable in its subtlety. The action is jackhammer fierce while the mental machinations slowly weave their way through your psyche. Potent and spellbinding. Wow." Q - Can readers get the whole series in one go? A - The Double Helix Collection offers five novels, two bonus features, and saves you money! Check out my author page here at Amazon (just cut and paste into the browser field) for more details, and a full list of my available titles. And thanks for reading!