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Wayne Runde

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Wayne is a physician and interested in creation science; he and his family have visited the Creation Museum in Kentucky several times. He is also a veteran US Navy commander and Christian. He and his family live in Missouri but nowhere near Base 3 – if it really exists.

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Average rating: 4.75 · 12 ratings · 6 reviews · 4 distinct works

	The Genesis Trust 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trust and Obey (The Genesis Trust, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow of the Deceiver: The Genesis Trust, Book 3 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow of the Deceiver: The Genesis Trust, Book 3 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A New Chapter Begins — Shadow of the Deceiver

Hello friends!

I’m so excited to share that the journey of the Genesis Trust Trilogy is reaching its dramatic conclusion with my newest book, Shadow of the Deceiver. This story weaves together everything I’ve been building — faith, science, danger, and hope — into the Trust’s greatest challenge yet.

Some of you have supported me since The Genesis Trust and Trust and Obey. Your encouragement (and eve Read more of this blog post »

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Published on September 25, 2025 18:38

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Wayne Runde liked Darlene Owen's review of CORE Deception (CORE, #1): "This is a great book I would recommend to anyone. There is no sex, drinking, or drugs. It makes you think about what could be in the future. Darlene"
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Wayne Runde rated a book it was amazing CORE Deception (CORE, #1) by Jeremiah Friedli (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I can't wait for the sequel! I hear this is the 2nd book of the series and I'll have to check it out. Nevertheless, this book is well written and stand-alone. I love it is written in first-person and he alternates points of view by chapters. Jhalak c ...more
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Wayne Runde rated a book it was amazing Death Above the Underworld (Professor Telsmith Mysteries) by Preston Shires	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! Preston Shires does a great job blending history and mystery into a story that’s both clever and genuinely fun to read.
Oct 09, 2025 05:57PM · like · see review
Wayne Runde has read On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Wayne Runde liked a quote “When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.” C.S. Lewis
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Quotes by Wayne Runde (?)

“They were looking for a unifying theory without God. I look for how everything is unified through God.”
― Wayne Runde, The Genesis Trust

tags: christian-science-fiction, christianity, science-fiction

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“Faith isn't control - it's freedom. Freedom from fear, from manipulation, from lies.”
― Wayne Runde

tags: christian-fiction

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Wayne’s Quotes

“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.”
― C.S. Lewis

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“Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.”
― Max Lucado, He Still Moves Stones: Everyone Needs a Miracle

tags: faith

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