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Genesis #5
Genesis Trade
She must fight for her freedom. He must kill to stay alive.
Following treatment to reverse her genetic alteration, Isobel returns to Earth to reconnect with the husband she left behind. But on arrival, she is captured by the criminal factions controlling the cities and sold into slavery.
Marcus dreams of being more than the lackey of a crime boss on a lawless Earth. But to impress Gaetano Agostini, he will need to take command of the Indigenes who have returned. When a rumour circulates that his boss wants him dead, Marcus is forced to seek help in the most unlikely of places.
While Isobel plans a daring escape to confront her past, Marcus must face a sickening alliance with those he commands to protect his position on Earth.
Genesis Trade is the fifth novel in the Genesis series, and shines a light on two of Genesis Pact’s most elusive characters. Discover Marcus’ fate and the truth about Isobel’s dark past in this Genesis Pact story.
Buy Genesis Trade and continue this dystopian series today!
This book was previously published as Isobel and Marcus.
Following treatment to reverse her genetic alteration, Isobel returns to Earth to reconnect with the husband she left behind. But on arrival, she is captured by the criminal factions controlling the cities and sold into slavery.
Marcus dreams of being more than the lackey of a crime boss on a lawless Earth. But to impress Gaetano Agostini, he will need to take command of the Indigenes who have returned. When a rumour circulates that his boss wants him dead, Marcus is forced to seek help in the most unlikely of places.
While Isobel plans a daring escape to confront her past, Marcus must face a sickening alliance with those he commands to protect his position on Earth.
Genesis Trade is the fifth novel in the Genesis series, and shines a light on two of Genesis Pact’s most elusive characters. Discover Marcus’ fate and the truth about Isobel’s dark past in this Genesis Pact story.
Buy Genesis Trade and continue this dystopian series today!
This book was previously published as Isobel and Marcus.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2017
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About the author
Eliza Green
32 books164 followersEliza Green tried her hand at fashion designing, massage, painting, and even ghost hunting, before finding her love of writing. She often wonders if her desire to change the ending of a particular glittery vampire story steered her in that direction (it did). After earning her degree in marketing, Eliza went on to work in everything but marketing, but swears she uses it in everyday life, or so she tells her bank manager.
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, she lives there with her sci-fi loving, evil genius best friend. When not working on her next amazing science fiction adventure, you can find her reading, indulging in new food at an amazing restaurant or simply singing along to something with a half decent beat.
Check out Eliza’s complete list of books at www.elizagreenbooks.com/books
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, she lives there with her sci-fi loving, evil genius best friend. When not working on her next amazing science fiction adventure, you can find her reading, indulging in new food at an amazing restaurant or simply singing along to something with a half decent beat.
Check out Eliza’s complete list of books at www.elizagreenbooks.com/books
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July 21, 2021
Another winner by Eliza Green.
This book is not a direct continuation of the Genesis storyline, but rather an alternate POV for the events of Book 4, teamed with the back stories of both Marcus and Isobel.
While it may seem tempting to skip this one and head straight to Book 6, do yourself a favor and take the time to read this. I loved finding out all this extra info about what was happening in the background of the previous book.
Warning - the below review may contain spoilers to the previous story if you haven't already read Book 4.
Learning how Marcus came to be who and what he is, along with what is going on in his life sheds new light on his actions in Genesis Pact. It doesn't make him a more likeable character, or garner any sympathy from me - he is still a terrible person as a result of his own choices. Want to know the real reason for the criminal vehicles monitoring Albert's tavern, or what the real story behind Pete's affiliation with Marcus is? Or, maybe, why Marcus really took Albert and Kevin, and what really happened during that time?
Or, like me, have you been dying to know what really happened with Isobel's husband? She didn't come out hating him and angry about some great revelation, but something obviously happened to change her mind from so desperately needing to find him to complete acceptance that it was over between them.
And, what was the deal with Bill Taggart torturing her at the very beginning of Book 4 - something that was never really clarified during that book.
If you are looking for the answers to all these questions, along with a few you probably didn't even know you had, then this is the book for you. It offers the opportunity to fill in the gaps for situations alluded to in the previous book to provide a more comprehensive storyline overall by viewing the story through the alternating eyes of both Marcus and Isobel.
Then, there's the very clever ending with a twist that will make you look forward to seeing what happens next even more than you did at the end of Book 4.
I received a complimentary RC of this book in return for my my honest and unbiased review of this book.
Am I glad I read it - absolutely - I really enjoyed finding out more about these characters.
Was it a waste of my time - not at all
Would I sit down and read it all over again - definitely
Would I read more by this author based on this book - yes, I can't wait to read the next installment in the Genesis saga.
This book is not a direct continuation of the Genesis storyline, but rather an alternate POV for the events of Book 4, teamed with the back stories of both Marcus and Isobel.
While it may seem tempting to skip this one and head straight to Book 6, do yourself a favor and take the time to read this. I loved finding out all this extra info about what was happening in the background of the previous book.
Warning - the below review may contain spoilers to the previous story if you haven't already read Book 4.
Learning how Marcus came to be who and what he is, along with what is going on in his life sheds new light on his actions in Genesis Pact. It doesn't make him a more likeable character, or garner any sympathy from me - he is still a terrible person as a result of his own choices. Want to know the real reason for the criminal vehicles monitoring Albert's tavern, or what the real story behind Pete's affiliation with Marcus is? Or, maybe, why Marcus really took Albert and Kevin, and what really happened during that time?
Or, like me, have you been dying to know what really happened with Isobel's husband? She didn't come out hating him and angry about some great revelation, but something obviously happened to change her mind from so desperately needing to find him to complete acceptance that it was over between them.
And, what was the deal with Bill Taggart torturing her at the very beginning of Book 4 - something that was never really clarified during that book.
If you are looking for the answers to all these questions, along with a few you probably didn't even know you had, then this is the book for you. It offers the opportunity to fill in the gaps for situations alluded to in the previous book to provide a more comprehensive storyline overall by viewing the story through the alternating eyes of both Marcus and Isobel.
Then, there's the very clever ending with a twist that will make you look forward to seeing what happens next even more than you did at the end of Book 4.
I received a complimentary RC of this book in return for my my honest and unbiased review of this book.
Am I glad I read it - absolutely - I really enjoyed finding out more about these characters.
Was it a waste of my time - not at all
Would I sit down and read it all over again - definitely
Would I read more by this author based on this book - yes, I can't wait to read the next installment in the Genesis saga.
November 26, 2017
Having read The Exilon 5 Trilogy it was nice to backfill with a prequel that fleshes out the Indigene (native) characters in the trilogy and specifically Isobel (Exilon 5 #4.5). I'm not normally a Sci-Fic reader, but I'm a character reader and Eliza Green really gets into character development and the Indigene characters have very human characteristics. Having read the trilogy previously I got into it immediately, eagerly devouring the story behind the story. No spoilers here though, buy the books, read the story, get into a good author, I have!
Marcus (Exilon 5 #4.6) initially there was a lot of carry-over from Isobel, but soon evolved into the good read you always get from Eliza Green.
Marcus (Exilon 5 #4.6) initially there was a lot of carry-over from Isobel, but soon evolved into the good read you always get from Eliza Green.
November 17, 2024
When I finished Genesis Pact, Genesis Trade was next. This book in the series, however, was different. It wasn't moving the storyline forward, it was the back story to Genesis Pact. It should not be missed! So many questions answered. I waisted the entire day finishing it and can't wait to move on to Genesis Variant. I will have to slow down. Variant is six of eight in the series and it will be over all to soon.
January 24, 2025
Review of the lives of Isobel (the Indigene) and Marcus (the criminal). Give these two a back story and overlaps with some of the story from Genesis Pact (Genesis #4). Not a MUST read in the series but does connect a few dots along the way
December 19, 2020
This was an interesting follow-on novel in this series, with a lot of loose ends tied up and some repetition as we saw previous events again, but from a different person's point of view. I am in two minds about this, as although it was very interesting, I was itching to have the story continued further. And there was some of that, so I am perhaps being a little uncharitable. I guess it was because the previous book was full of action, and this one felt less so, that it seemed a different beast. However, now that those ends are sorted, those motives explored, I am looking forward to the next book to see how things progress. However, a long series is rarely all five stars from me, and please do not take this as any indication that you should not read this book!
November 20, 2017
Isobel knows she has not always been an Indigene. She has memories whispering in her head of her husband. Whispered memories of conversations and of his touch but they are fleeting. She has to think hard just to remember them. should she go through the change just to become human again? Will it be worth it? Should she try and find the husband she lost when she changed?
Marcus has been put in charge of Waverley by Gaetano after being left on Earth by The World Government. He continues to prove to him that he is loyal and even better than Gaetano's son Enzo. But when he finds out that Gaetano plans to get rid of him, he knows that he has to do whatever he can to stay alive. Can he trust the Indigenes to be honest with him and tell him what Gaetano's plans are for him?
Two excellent stories by Eliza Green! I love her books and always look forward to reading them. She makes the characters come alive with her writing and I always lose track of time whenever reading her books. Great works of fiction! Love Eliza Green's writing!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of these books that I received from the publisher.
Marcus has been put in charge of Waverley by Gaetano after being left on Earth by The World Government. He continues to prove to him that he is loyal and even better than Gaetano's son Enzo. But when he finds out that Gaetano plans to get rid of him, he knows that he has to do whatever he can to stay alive. Can he trust the Indigenes to be honest with him and tell him what Gaetano's plans are for him?
Two excellent stories by Eliza Green! I love her books and always look forward to reading them. She makes the characters come alive with her writing and I always lose track of time whenever reading her books. Great works of fiction! Love Eliza Green's writing!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of these books that I received from the publisher.
December 26, 2017
Marcus & Isobel
These lives live up to our expectations from the Exilon world and the author's incredible skill at creating a vivid credible world of characters.
You need to read both to get a full picture of one event and how it impacts on everyone's lives.
The augmentation program had such an impact we can only start to fully explore this as we join both on journeys to and from Earth.
If you love the series these are a must readas that add to our understanding of the impact the changes have on ordinary people.
I was given a free copy of Marcus by the author for my fair and honest review.
These lives live up to our expectations from the Exilon world and the author's incredible skill at creating a vivid credible world of characters.
You need to read both to get a full picture of one event and how it impacts on everyone's lives.
The augmentation program had such an impact we can only start to fully explore this as we join both on journeys to and from Earth.
If you love the series these are a must readas that add to our understanding of the impact the changes have on ordinary people.
I was given a free copy of Marcus by the author for my fair and honest review.
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