The Genesis Code

By: John Case

Narrated by: Dick Hill

In a remote hill town in Italy, a renowned scientist enters the confessional. A dying man, he pours out the secret that has consumed his life for years - a sin of such magnitude that the shocked priest refuses him absolution.

In a suburb of Washington, D.C., Joe Lassiter's only sister and her young son have been killed in a sudden fire that engulfs their home. The police believe it was arson; they soon discover that mother and child were brutally murdered before the blaze was set.

As Lassiter tries to find out why they were killed, he comes to believe others may have been murdered in similar fashion. And still more people may die if he cannot discover the elusive connection that links the innocent victims together.

©2005 John Case (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"You'll probably guess what's behind the murders of mothers and their very young sons long before investigator Joe Lassiter does, but that shouldn't spoil your enjoyment of this exciting and thoughtful new thriller that mixes science and faith in with its action. Lassiter's own sister and beloved nephew are among the victims, who were all patients at an Italian fertility clinic run by a doctor with some unusual ideas about DNA. Why this catches the attention of a dangerous religious order, and whether Lassiter can save one surviving woman and child from their wrath, should take up a good part of your night." (Amazon.com review)

Great! What an ending!

My first book by this author, but I’ll definitely look for more! Narration good too.

Enjoyed it.

I went into this with no expectations and I thoroughly enjoyed it. At times I thought that I was listening a James Rollins book, then a Michael Connelly book. A suspenseful story, a good cast of characters (scientists, assassins, priests, detectives), the plot moves at good pace and the book takes you half way around the world. I definitely recommend it.

Love this book...

I first read a hard copy of The Genesis Code back in the late 90's. This book single handedly got me hooked on John Case and his brilliant and detailed style if writing. The whole concept of the book, Jurassic Park meets theology, blew me away. I loved it so much that I had to read it again. I was really glad I came across the audible version; it made the second time around even better, almost like watching a movie.

As for the narrator... I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect for the part. His change in character voices was spot on as were his inflections. He made the book even more enjoyable.

I highly recommend this book.

Not bad, but not great, either

The ending won't come as a shocking surprise, because you'll figure out why people are dying about an hour into the book, but regardless, I enjoy John Case's writing, so I give it three stars. A perfectly credit-worthy listen, if you have a credit going stale.

Good Read, but Insulting

The characters are well developed, reader is excellent, good "read" for most folks, however, the premise of the story is insulting to faithful Christians. You decide.