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Ashley wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Ashley and I love to discuss books! I'm not a picky reader, and I love book suggestions and recommendations.

Thank you Rick, for the invitation to join this group; I..."

welcome Ashley!!!!

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James wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick! Hi everyone, my name is James Barney. I am a practicing attorney in Washington DC, a former submarine officer, and a soon-to-be debut novelist. My first thriller,..."

greatto have you here James- The Genesis Key
looks GREAT!!!

[Gerald]

James wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick! Hi everyone, my name is James Barney. I am a practicing attorney in Washington DC, a former submarine officer, and a soon-to-be debut novelist. My first thriller,..."

There is no synopsis for the The Genesis Key. What is it about?

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Gerald wrote: "James wrote: "Thanks for the invitation Rick! Hi everyone, my name is James Barney. I am a practicing attorney in Washington DC, a former submarine officer, and a soon-to-be debut novelist. My f..."

Fans of James Rollins, Dan Brown, Michael Crichton, Steve Berry, David Baldacci, and Raymond Khoury, listen up: James Barney is among us! A remarkable new master bursts upon the scene with The Genesis Key—a gripping debut thriller that combines a breathtaking Da Vinci Code-like historical/religious conspiracy with the science-gone-mad terror of Jurassic Park. A brilliant biologist finds herself at the center of a heart-racing international race to unlock the secret to life itself in James Barney’s electrifying, page-turning hunt for The Genesis Key.




Book Description

More than three decades ago, Dr. Kathleen Sainsbury's archaeologist parents were murdered at an ancient excavation site in Iraq. Now the gifted biologist stands on the brink of a miraculous breakthrough: the discovery of a gene that could extend a human life by hundreds of years. But at the moment of her greatest triumph, a mysterious phone call reveals a hidden truth that draws chaos and violence once again into Kathleen's world . . . and threatens to irreversibly alter the destiny of humankind.

For somewhere in the shadows, powerful unseen forces are watching . . . and waiting. Suddenly Kathleen is a target of covert government operatives as she races to uncover the mystery behind her parents' secret research and brutal deaths— a mystery locked in the human genome, in the sands of antiquity, and in the Book of Genesis. More than survival is at stake for Dr. Kathleen Sainsbury. The future of all humanity hangs in the balance . . . and the prize is the secret of life itself.

[Megan]

Hello and thanks Rick for the invite! My name is Megan and I am the author of Memoirs of a Widowed Mistress. I love memoirs and am in the process of catching up on the classics I never read-but wish I had. I love Dickens and will put off The Grapes of Wrath until I am late into my golden years.

[Vanessa]

Well, I'm glad to be back; thanks, Rick, for the invitation.

I am a full-time worker with a large variety of jobs because I work at home. My main job at the moment seems to be a chauffeur for my 2 girls. My older has autism and will likely never drive, but does go to college and so needs constant transportation. I'm still waiting for my youngest to get her drivers' license. Oh, for that day!!

I live in No. California and am originally from Maryland and Virginia, although I was born in Lake Charles, LA. I love all book genres; there's always a good book in every one. I am not overly fond, however of horror, chick-lit, and religious fiction. I tend to get too stuck in my ways at times. My absolute favorite genre is mysteries of all kinds. My favorite series is the "In Death" Series by J.D. Robb.

I hope to be able to contribute.

[Ann]

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Megan wrote: "Hello and thanks Rick for the invite! My name is Megan and I am the author of Memoirs of a Widowed Mistress. I love memoirs and am in the process of catching up on the classics I never read-but wis..."

haha! I loved the film of Grapesof Wrath-but found the book trying times as everyother chapterwas pure discription-facinating- but too slowfor this dialogue junkie!

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Vanessa wrote: "Well, I'm glad to be back; thanks, Rick, for the invitation.

I am a full-time worker with a large variety of jobs because I work at home. My main job at the moment seems to be a chauffeur for my 2..."

"main job at the moment seems to be a chauffeur for my 2 girls." no more important job can there be- I am a teacher with folks with Developmental Disabilities=So I now quite a bit about Autism - those so afflicted are wonderful PEOPLE- but do need care and understanding- we are still working on acceptance from the general public!

[Victoria]

Hi, everyone. Long time lurker, first time commenter. I'm a historical fantasy writer with a love for unique settings. I'm currently devouring all things Asian and have written a novel based on the Chinese classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." It's placed well in competitions and I'm shopping it out to agents and possibly independent publishers while starting a new series. ;D

[Robin]

Victoria, sounds like an interesting book.

[Victoria]

I hope so! ;D However, "Romance" is misleading to a Western audience. I should probably try to stop using that. There's no love story, but lots of passionate self-sacrifice and courageous action.

[Robin]

okay, duly noted.

[Victoria]

LOL Yeah, sorry for the confusion!

[Robin]

no,not at all. don't worry about it.

[Gail]

Hello Everyone,
Rick, thank you for inviting me to your site. I don't know why you chose THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB theme, but I look forward to learning the details.

I retired from my "day job" in December, 2009. I'd been working on my first mystery novel since 200?? and after numerous editings followed by many more negative responses to query letters, I decided to self-publish before I was recalled (I've been reading too many articles about Wisconsin politics.)

Free to set my own schedule, I now read for several hours each morning. I purchased a Kindle recently and wonder how I've lived without it all these years.

Time to dig into all the wonderful discussions on this site!

Aloha,
Gail Baugniet

[Ellen]

Welcome Gail!

[Amalie]

Rick wrote: "Amalie wrote: "Hello everyone! and Rick, thank you for your invitation. I've seen this group before but,well, SO SORRY for my ignorance, I didn't know who JAMES MASON was. I still don't :( So enli..."

ooh I've seen his movies!!! My father is a huge fan. I remember watching 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. And I thought he is broadcaster or something.

I agree with message 2798. This is such a warm place. There's so much love! Honestly.

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Gail wrote: "Hello Everyone,
Rick, thank you for inviting me to your site. I don't know why you chose THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB theme, but I look forward to learning the details.

I retired from my "d..."

Gail- I decided when I started this group- I would dedicate it to my favorite actor- James Mason. hence the name!

[Robin]

Aloha Gail, I am also from Hawaii.

[John]

Thank you Rick for inviting me to be a part of this exciting group. I'm a literary fiction writer with a strong affinity for noir, magic realism, and anything that is character-driven. Malamud, Vonnegut, Roth, Brady Udall, George Saunders, and Haruki Murukami are some of my favorite authors.

I am looking forward to meaningful chit-chat about books and the craft of fiction.

Cheers,
John Gorman

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John wrote: "Thank you Rick for inviting me to be a part of this exciting group. I'm a literary fiction writer with a strong affinity for noir, magic realism, and anything that is character-driven. Malamud, Von..."

welcome John!!

[Robin]

Hey John Enjoy the group we all sure do!

[Gail]

Carmel wrote: "Warm welcome to Victoria & Gail!!"

Thank you Carmel~!

[Gail]

Ellie wrote: "Welcome Gail!"

Thanks, Ellie. I'm still getting oriented to everything here!

[Robin]

Hey Victoria. Welcome to the club, er James Mason Community Book Club.

[Gail]

Rick wrote: "Gail wrote: "Hello Everyone,
Rick, thank you for inviting me to your site. I don't know why you chose THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB theme, but I look forward to learning the details.

I re..."

I thought of that, Rick, but I didn't want to jump to conclusions.

[Gail]

Robin wrote: "Aloha Gail, I am also from Hawaii."

Hi Robin,
Good to meet you here; oops, I mean: eh, howzit?
Gail

[Robin]

ya, howzit, you will enjoy this group as much as I do. Feel free to add anything to the conversations multiplying here.

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Thank you Rick for inviting me. I am Lisa Vandiver. I am an Indie author and I have two novels and one free book of poems at smashwords. You can learn more about me at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie... or http://www.lisavandiver.com
I have written two romance/mystery novels and am currently working on a syfy/mystic novel. I am a lover of the arts and have always wanted to entertain people. I am looking forward to meeting everyone here and having interesting and enlightening discussions.

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Hi Rick, I posted an intro comment before, but I just wanted to pop back in and say thanks for inviting me! Here's the intro again:

Hello new friends, I'm Naomi and I'm a writer from Australia. I'm also an avid reader from way back (and yes, a fan of classic films, especially the Katherine Hepburn / Spencer Tracy ones). I'll devour anything on paper from literary fiction and the classics to crime caper stories, mysteries, magical realism, action-adventure and a good old-fashioned comedy of manners.

[Caitlan]

hey all, i entered a writing contest, and if i win, i could get published, so can you check out my piece and vote on it please?


http://inkpop.strutta.com/entry/164490

[I.E.]

Naomi wrote: "Hi Rick, I posted an intro comment before, but I just wanted to pop back in and say thanks for inviting me! Here's the intro again:

Hello new friends, I'm Naomi and I'm a writer from Australia. I..."

Lisa wrote: "Thank you Rick for inviting me. I am Lisa Vandiver. I am an Indie author and I have two novels and one free book of poems at smashwords. You can learn more about me at http://www.smashwords.com/pro..."

Lisa wrote: "Thank you Rick for inviting me. I am Lisa Vandiver. I am an Indie author and I have two novels and one free book of poems at smashwords. You can learn more about me at http://www.smashwords.com/pro..."

Hi Naomi, I'm also from Sydney, Australia. Always good to see fellow Aussies on these boards, and great post on your blog about the Anzac tradition and the 'Gallipoli' movie.

[I.E.]

Gail wrote: "Ellie wrote: "Welcome Gail!"

Thanks, Ellie. I'm still getting oriented to everything here!"

Welcome to the club, Gail. Great title -"For Every Action There Are Consequences." How true is that!

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Naomi wrote: "Hi Rick, I posted an intro comment before, but I just wanted to pop back in and say thanks for inviting me! Here's the intro again:

Hello new friends, I'm Naomi and I'm a writer from Australia. I..."

very welcome-so happy to have you here!!

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Lisa wrote: "Thank you Rick for inviting me. I am Lisa Vandiver. I am an Indie author and I have two novels and one free book of poems at smashwords. You can learn more about me at http://www.smashwords.com/pro..."

welcome Lisa!!!!!!!

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

Greetings and salutations all. I'm Vixenne, Lady Victorienne but just call me The Vixenne (or Vix). I'm one of those people who read more books in a week than most do all year. I freely admit to owning more books than clothes and somewhere in the midst of all that reading, I became a published author in two countries. I also have a habit of reading up to threee or more books at one time. I can't wait to chat with you all and gush effusive about our favorites reads. Maybe engage in a friendly debate or two, LOL.

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Rick wrote: "very welcome-so happy to have you here!!"

Thank you! I've been enjoying reading the discussions in this great group. Now time to participate!

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Iain wrote: "Hi Naomi, I'm also from Sydney, Australia. Always good to see fellow Aussies on these boards, and great post on your blog about the Anzac tradition and the 'Gallipoli' movie."

Thanks Iain, and g'day to a fellow Aussie! It's tough working the time difference on these boards isn't it. I'm finding I'm a good 12 hours behind the conversation (not so different to real life at times, come to think of it)

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welcome all!!!

[Robin]

If you are in Hawaii like me, you are well behind the loop.

[Jody]

J.R. LaGreca
I would like to thank Rick for inviting me to join this group. I am the author of five books who joined Good Reads a while ago, but never got a chance to update my page and get involved.I'm still working on my author profile and trying to figure things out, but I thought I would introduce myself in the meantime.

[Michael]

First, I would like to thank Rick for the invitation. I'm enamored with the acess the internet has allowed us fellow writers to come together and share in our joy and passion of literature. Thrilled to meet all other members here in the near future. Thank you!

Best-----Michael

[Gail]

Iain wrote: "Gail wrote: "Ellie wrote: "Welcome Gail!"

Thanks, Ellie. I'm still getting oriented to everything here!"

Welcome to the club, Gail. Great title -"For Every Action There Are Consequences." How tru..."

Thanks. I meant for the title to apply to a specific plotline but discovered that it applied to several areas of the novel ... just like life.

[Gail]

Victoria wrote: "Hi, everyone. Long time lurker, first time commenter. I'm a historical fantasy writer with a love for unique settings. I'm currently devouring all things Asian and have written a novel based on the..."

You've chosen a fascinating platform for your novel. Good luck and success with publishing. Keep us posted!

[Gail]

Naomi wrote: "Iain wrote: "Hi Naomi, I'm also from Sydney, Australia. Always good to see fellow Aussies on these boards, and great post on your blog about the Anzac tradition and the 'Gallipoli' movie."

Thanks ..."

about the time difference:
That is the problem I encountered (in Hawaii) when I joined a blog challenge. Everyone had already made the daily rounds before I turned on my computer. I found that by checking the new blog posts late at night instead, I was sometimes the first reader. Sort of like being so far behind, you're ahead!

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J.R. wrote: "J.R. LaGreca
I would like to thank Rick for inviting me to join this group. I am the author of five books who joined Good Reads a while ago, but never got a chance to update my pag..."

Suzanne wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Suzanne from Edinburgh, I love to read and am never without a book."

Michael wrote: "First, I would like to thank Rick for the invitation. I'm enamored with the acess the internet has allowed us fellow writers to come together and share in our joy and passion of literature. Thrille..."

a great welcome to our new members!! sorry if I missed your name- unintentional!!

[Minnie]

Rick wrote: "J.R. wrote: "J.R. LaGreca
I would like to thank Rick for inviting me to join this group. I am the author of five books who joined Good Reads a while ago, but never got a chance to..."

Welcome new members. You will love it here if you love books, if not stick around and you will. Ha!

Minnie Estelle Miller from Chicago, IL USA

[Victoria]

Thanks for the welcome and well-wishes, Gail! :) I've had some very nice agent comments and was a finalist in a major contest, so I have hope. Keeping fingers crossed!

[Gill]

Hi, Thanks to Rick for the invitation. I live with Mark on a 20 acre smallholding in rural West Wales. The nearest to heaven I expect to get. It is situated in the mythical country of the Mabinogion, Welsh legends from the 11th century if I recall correctly, and one book was found at Parc Rhydderch which we can see across the valley from our place. Heaven and Hell of the legends were both situated in this area, and after 6 weeks being snowed in so no-one could reach us in a vehicle this winter, we know why!
We have kept goats and cats all the 30+ years we have lived here. from 6 does to 50 and back to 3 now, plus a buck who lives with our Welsh cob who thinks she is his Mum! He trots like a cob and she eats tree leaves. Hmmm.
We have 6 cats now, one is a stray who adopted us, and another stray is now also asking for adoption. Over the years we have also kept sheep, a beef steer, pigs of various breeds and a couple of sheep dogs, one 'retired' the second a stray dropped out on the motorway.
We have made our smallholding wildlife friendly and varied in habitat, with woodland, marsh, a couple of small ponds for the ducks, hedgerows and banks between small paddocks. The RSPB officer thought we should open as a bird reserve having more than their reserves!
There's nowhere I'd rather be. However having had two librarian parents I do miss good libraries, and joined Bookmooch to exchange books. I got into journalling there and now run the journal site. It has given me a lot of pleasure, and I have been introduced to new authors (to me), such as Alexander McCall Smith. A BM friend suggested I join Goodreads a couple of years ago.
Rick asked me to talk about my wildlife reserve, so I hope I have not said too much. Gill