When archaeologist Dr Emilia Kaya uncovers a massive sarcophagus containing the remains of a mysterious winged creature, she sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to the resurrection of the Nephilim-the fearsome giants of biblical legend.
Desperate to unlock the secrets hidden within the ancient bones, Emilia enlists the help of geneticist Dr Alex Novak, who races to decode the DNA that could confirm the existence of these beings. But their curiosity leads them into the centre of a shadowy conflict over the power to redefine life itself-one that risks unleashing an unstoppable force.
In this gripping short story that blurs the lines between science and faith, award-winning author J.F. Penn weaves together elements of archaeology, genetics, and biblical mythology. De-Extinction of the Nephilim will leave you questioning the nature of humanity and the consequences of playing God.
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As the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, Dr Emilia Kaya emerged from her tent at the edge of the Gobeki Tepe archaeological site in the grasslands of south-eastern Turkey, (1)
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(Curl Up Press, 1 July 2024, e-galley, 49 pages, ARC from the publisher via @NetGalley_UK)
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I'm a huge fan of the author. I love the way she blends myth, fantasy and thriller. I really enjoyed De-Extinction Of The Nephilim . I'm familiar with the concept of the Nephilim through, of all things, the video game Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. I'm such a geek, I know. I really liked the concept of this story, using ancient DNA to splice a new species, creepy and unsettling yet fascinating and intriguing. A lot happens in this story and it felt like a much longer piece of writing. I wouldn't mind revisiting the world and the characters again someday. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it.