"A fast paced, thought-provoking page turner. Gallagher proves a master... compelling. Not since reading Michael Crichton novels as a young man has this reader been so captivated!"
-- 2022 CMA Book Awards
"Riveting story! I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the internal spiritual struggles of the main characters. Recommend!"
-- Ellen Gable, award-winning author, Where Angels Pass
"Spellbinding.... Feeling a deep, emotional connection with the protagonist & other characters is inevitable. The author... explain[s] complex scientific ideas in a comprehensible manner... real scientific research... intriguing storyline, superior storytelling craft, rich world-building."
-- The Book Commentary (David Reyes, author, reviewer)
"Ancient of Genes recently slammed on to the bestseller list due to its inspired plot and oh so very intriguing characters that draw you deeper into the plot with each and every page. This brilliant author has delivered readers a read that hits all the sweet spots and beyond, making this an epic read...."
-- USAReformer (Tracey Williams, Ph.D., author, reviewer, professor)
"A phenomenal book... the setting, descriptiveness and raw energy captivate, all coming together to have the reader turning pages effortlessly."
-- Digital Journal (Markos Papadatos "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment)
"...Evolving characters with powerful motivations and inspirations. Even human sub-species stand on their own. Gallagher excels, too, in his action scenes and creature encounters. The plot and intrigue are multilayered. Read Ancient of Genes now!"
-- SubCreated-Worlds (Josh Griffing, author of Pyre & Ice
"Must read. Fast-paced, gripping, brilliant, powerful, and unusual. It'll blow anyone's mind!"
-- Reedsy/Discovery (Raju Chacko, senior editor/reviewer)
Prior version reviews by bestselling authors & pro reviewers at AncientOfGenes.com & in front matter. Just 2 of the 27:
"An engrossing confluence of cutting-edge science, thought-provoking ethics, and storytelling that moves at the pace of a Gatling gun."
- Lincoln Child, best-selling co-author of The Relic and Mount Dragon
"... so vivid that reading becomes a scary, yet thrilling adventure in exploring our own roots... profound... a wonderful job of connecting philosophy and the humanities with science... surprising... intense... sobering..."
- Bookwatch / Midwest Book Reviews
