A good while ago in 2011 I was approached by author Layton Green who is the creator of the Dominic Grey suspense thriller series. While the books are part of a series they can both be read as stand alones per the author. Today I am doing a promo for the author as the books have been compared to the likes of works by Dan Brown and Douglas Preston, both of whom I have read and enjoyed immensely. That being the case arranged to share his work with others so enjoy learning more about his newest release, "The Egyptian" today. Book buy links and previous reviews are below also.
At a mausoleum in Cairo’s most notorious cemetery, a
An investigative reporter tracking rogue biomedical companies is terrified by the appearance of a mummified man outside her Manhattan apartment.
A Bulgarian scientist who dabbles in the occult makes a startling discovery in his underground laboratory.
These seemingly separate events collide when Dominic Grey and Viktor Radek, private investigators of cults, are hired by the CEO of an Egyptian biomedical firm to locate stolen research integral to the company’s new life extension product. However, after witnessing the slaughter of a team of scientists by the remnants of a dangerous cult thought long abandoned, Grey and Viktor turn from pursuers to pursued.
From the gleaming corridors of visionary laboratories to the cobblestone alleys of Eastern Europe to a lost oasis in the Sahara, Grey and Viktor must sift through science and myth to uncover the truth behind the Egyptian and his sinister biotech – before that truth kills them.
For fans of Steve Berry, Dan Brown, Douglas Preston and the X-files.
Layton is also the Kindle bestselling author of the suspense novel The Summoner (first in the Dominic Grey series of stand-alone novels), as well as the mystery novella Hemingway’s Ghost. Please visit him at www.laytongreen.com.
Praise for The Egyptian
“I do believe Layton Green has moved into my top 5 author category - not an easy feat to attain!”
- A Novel Source
“I'm about to make a pretty bold statement here. Layton Green's The Egyptian is the strongest, best written indie book I've ever read . . . [If] James Bond and the X-Files had a love child, this book would be it.”
- Keryl Raist, To Publish or Not to Publish
“The Egyptian combines mythology and modern scientific research in a fantastic thriller that leaves the reader breathless and on the edge of their seat. Green's writing reminds me of Michael Crichton's works with the mysteries, thrills, and the life-changing scientific discoveries.”
- Cherie Reich, Surrounded by Books
“This is what you get when you combine Indiana Jones with Ludlum’s Jason Borne . . . A must read for all you lovers of conspiracy theories, thrillers and mysteries alike!”
- Baffled Books
“Green’s debut The Summoner was such a great read, I was hoping that he’d duplicate his literary excellence. In his second book, The Egyptian, Green did not disappoint me, he exceeded my expectations.”
- BookPleasures.com
“Layton Green is an absolutely brilliant writer.”
- Everything To Do With Books
“Never short of climactic events and supernatural thrills, Layton Green twists and
turns you in your seat, unraveling a tale so multi-dimensional even the most leery will be attracted.”
- Luxury Reading
“Wow. Layton Green has become the new master of gripping, chilling, and suspenseful stories.”
- Two Readers Reviews
In addition to writing, Layton attended law school in New Orleans and was a practicing attorney for the better part of a decade (even though he still resents having cut his hair for that first interview). He has also been an intern for the United Nations, an ESL teacher in Central America, a bartender in London, a seller of cheap knives on the streets of Brixton, a door-to-door phone book deliverer, and the list goes downhill from there.
He has traveled to more than fifty countries, lived in a number of them, and has a burning desire to see every country, city, beach, moor, castle, cemetery, twisted street and far flung dot on the map. Religion and cults, as well as all things spiritual and supernatural, have also been a lifelong interest. Combine the travel and the religion with fifteen years of Japanese Jujitsu training, and the Dominic Grey series was born.
Layton lives with his wife and son in Miami.
“The Summoner is one of those books that make you want to turn on all the lights in your house and lock the doors . . . The settings are authentic and you can feel and smell the countryside . . . This is a wonderful read for those who enjoy both suspense and action stories.”
— Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Mystical, complicated, completely believable and terrifying . . . [w]ith an ending that will catapult you out of your reading chair. Riveting.”
— The Review Broads
“Favorite book of the year so far.”
— A Novel Source
“I moved a little outside my comfort zone with The Summoner, and I am glad I did. A blend of action, history, anthropology, thrills, and chills, all delivered with a mature, polished voice. I am eager for more from this author.”
— Scott Nicholson, Bestselling Author
“Layton Green has written a tale with supernatural and political undertones that unravels with ever increasing suspense . . . The book is plain terrific.”
— Richard Marek, former President and Publisher of E.P. Dutton
“Layton Green is a gifted writer.”
— Readers Favorite
“Green writes like a dream, and Dominic Grey is a fascinating protagonist . . . . The next installment of Green's suspenseful storytelling and Grey’s next journey can’t come soon enough!”
— Melody Moezzi, Award-winning Author, War on Error
“[T]his book is above and beyond in its narrative, its cohesiveness, the depth of its characters and the quality of the writing. This is one of the best books I've ever read for Odyssey Reviews.”
— Odyssey Reviews
“Yes, I did put TWO Five Stars up there . . . giving Green's The Summoner Five stars and Five stars alone downplays how I felt about this book . . . BUY THIS BOOK.”
— 1000 + Books To Read
“[C]alls to mind such series as Jason Bourne and Indiana Jones, with supernatural/religious overtones thrown in.”
— Bookhound’s Den
“An awesome read . . . The writing is polished and evocative, the subject matter fascinating, the characters intriguing, and the pace non-stop. Spooky and occasionally metaphysical, The Summoner harkens back to The Serpent and the Rainbow in its ability to convincingly portray seemingly paranormal events in a realistic (and therefore even creepier) manner.”
— Blood Writes, Mystery Pick of the Week
“Wow. This book, it packs a walloping punch . . . What a truly original story this was.”
— Tiffany Harkleroad, Book Blogger and Amazon Vine Voice
“This is truly a captivating novel. The excitement travels from page to page and this is one story that will stay with you way after you turn that last page.”
— Socrates’ Book Review
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2 comments:
Thanks Jackie, I have read some wonderful reviews about this series, but it is a bit too scary for my tastes.
I am not sure about the scary part for me but for sure it sounds intense reading and some times I really enjoy that as it keeps my mind sharp and makes me think Aurian. Of course not on a steady basis as too much thinking is not entertaining reading!
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