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Progeny [Kindle Edition]

Shawn Hopkins
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THE NEPHILIM WERE ON THE EARTH IN THOSE DAYS - AND ALSO AFTERWARD - WHEN THE SONS OF GOD WENT TO THE DAUGHTERS OF MEN AND HAD CHILDREN BY THEM. THEY WERE THE HEROES OF OLD, MEN OF RENOWN. - GENESIS 6:4

"Cussler, Brown, Hopkins!" - Heidi Ruby Miller, Ambasadora

"DaVinci Code meets Stargate...a gritty, bloody tale that will make you think, question, and cringe from one page to the next!" - Christopher Starr, The Road To Hell

It has been months since John Carter's estranged brother, Henry, has gone missing. When last heard from, he was sailing off to Bermuda in search of an author whose books deal with the esoteric traditions of past ages.

Reluctantly, John joins Henry's old Special Forces Teammates on a trip to Bermuda, hoping to discover the truth behind Henry's disappearance. But not all is as it seems in Bermuda, and the puzzle that awaits John on the small island paradise will prove to be more sinister than anything the world has seen in a very long time.

As the fingers of an ancient evil seek to draw him into another world - a world where all of Hell is trying to break loose - John must confront the truth of his own past...and pray that he might survive its revelation...

...that the world might survive its revelation.

Described as "Dan Brown meets Lost meets Left Behind," Progeny takes the reader through the heart of the Bermuda Triangle and drops them in a world where biblical legends and ancient mythologies - the similarities of which Hopkins "describes with academic dexterity" - reign terrifyingly supreme. Buckle up! Progeny is "equal parts religious thriller and action-packed roller coaster ride!"

"A well-researched and fast-paced thriller!" - Larry Enright, best-selling author of 12/21/12 and Four Years From Home

"Will make you question what you believe!" - Doug Dorow, best-selling author of The Ninth District

"This is a meaty meal of thrills!" - Ryne Douglas Pearson, best-selling author of Simple Simon and screenwriter of the box-office hit, Knowing.

You can view the booktrailer on the author's Amazon page.



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About the Author

Shawn Hopkins is the author of the action thriller THE SOLOMON KEY and the upcoming mystery thriller, A MAN OVERBOARD. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two daughters.

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  • File Size: 574 KB
  • Print Length: 395 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005ESZ1UM
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,812 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Very well thought out, researched and written. Jason W. Jones  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
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54 of 59 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, action-packed thrill ride November 6, 2011
Format:Paperback
The first 4 verses of Genesis 6 introduce the rationale for God's flooding of the earth: angels--the sons of God--were making wives out of the daughters of men. And having children with them. "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown." (Genesis 6:4). The contention is that God caused the flood to wash away the remnants of this corruption to return humanity to its pure roots. In Shawn Hopkins' Progeny, the practice never stopped.

In a story I can best describe as The DaVinci Code meets Stargate, Hopkins weaves fallen angels, the gods of ancient mythology and the Bermuda Triangle into an intricate tale whose true focus is in the power of redemption. In a quest to find his missing brother, ex-Ranger John Carter is transported (literally) into a world of secrets and bloodlines, angels and demons. And giants. Big, nasty, bloodthirsty giants.

Carter's quest is a much about his brother as it is about his own identity and the ties that bind. Hopkins knows his stuff and it is evident, though a little heavy-handed at times. His proficiency in scripture, the Book of Enoch, and ancient civilizations makes this novel credible and a little frightening. Hopkins describes the similarities between ancient mythologies and Old Testament tales with academic dexterity and makes them central to the plot of the story. Where his skill lies is in pulling you, through John's experience, into the disconcerting realities his research suggests and the sinister conclusions they hold.

Progeny is equal parts religious thriller and action-packed roller coaster ride. Hopkins may write Christian-themed fiction but he doesn't play it safe: it's a gritty, bloody tale that will make you think, question and cringe from one page to the next. Did I mention the giants?
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrilling Mix Of Myth & Reality January 21, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Blending the real world with things beyond our nature is not an easy task, but Hopkins has done just that with Progeny. This is a meaty meal of thrills, but never skimps on the details that give the story a bite of reality, and, thankfully, freshness. This is a book not cut from the same cloth as other thrillers that tread similar ground.

Highly recommended.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up January 18, 2012
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This book was phenomenal. It was well researched and held many interesting theories. This book isn't just for those who like history, though. It also has a very interesting plot. Often times I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. I highly recommend this book for any and all history, religious, and/or fictional readers.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars a quick read but enteresting.
I got this book free. I don't think I would have bought it otherwise. It is an interesting concept, but most people would probably think it was too far out to finish it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by jerbear
4.0 out of 5 stars Packed full
Interesting story encompassing mythology, religion, and conspiracy theories, written from a Christian vantage. Very full of information, yet still an entertaining plot.
Published 4 days ago by Ellie
4.0 out of 5 stars Progeny indeed
Quite a good combination of history,religion,myth,and
adventure.This was a well thought out,well structured
story that makes you want more and more.
Published 5 days ago by John Shearer
1.0 out of 5 stars Bloody
I read about 2/3 of the book. It was getting bloodier and more violent. I could not read anymore when there were killings of kids. sorry, not my type of entertainment.
Published 15 days ago by T. Mack
4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I gave it some time
I gave the book about three chapters before I really started to get involved in the story. The beginning was slow and difficult to understand. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Routon
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the connection the author created with historical buildings and events in the Bible.
Published 2 months ago by Lonnie Milholland
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm Not Afraid of the Biblical References
When I started reading I didn't think I would finish it. But after the first three chapters, I was hooked. The premise was refreshing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. B
3.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
It has been months since John Carter's estranged brother, Henry, has gone missing. When last heard from, he was sailing off to Bermuda. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CrystalSees
5.0 out of 5 stars A reason to think beyond your mundane world!
I just loved this book! It connects the strange mysteries of history with the ancient scriptures of the Bible, Apocrypha and other ancient writings into a plausible thriller of a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Herb Fogler
2.0 out of 5 stars I read the whole story.
I read the whole story, but at the end wondered why? I kept waiting for something other than more shooting and gore.
Published 3 months ago by Steve
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More About the Author

Shawn Hopkins lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and daughters.

His novels, PROGENY and THE SOLOMON KEY, are speculative action thrillers. PROGENY has been described as, "Dan Brown meets LOST meets Left Behind" while THE SOLOMON KEY is a novel of ancient conspiracy that "makes the DaVinci Code look like a walk in the park."

His earlier two novels, Noahic and Even The Elect, are the first editions of PROGENY and THE SOLOMON KEY. His newest novel, A MAN OVERBOARD, is a mystery thriller with a twist of espionage and intrigue that author Douglas Dorow is calling "Hopkins' breakout novel!"

There are trailers for The Solomon Key and Progeny.

THE DEMON SIGNET, a prequel/spinoff to THE SOLOMON KEY, is scheduled for a spring 2013 release.

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