The son of man - Chris May

A high concept, upmarket, thought-provoking mystery thriller ideal for book clubs

"Both intellectually stimulating and genuinely enjoyable"Amazon UK review

"It's brilliant. Like nothing else I've ever read"Goodreads review

"Beautifully written and captivating"Amazon Australia review

"5 out of 5 for ambition"Netgalley review

"Surprised me in the best way"Amazon Canada review

"I was left wanting more and more and more..."Amazon UK review

"Sits with you long after the last page"Goodreads review

"A compelling blend of mystery and philosophical inquiry"Amazon US review

In the near future, with the energy crisis solved and the world powered by artificial and quantum intelligence, a devastating disease is spreading across the globe. The cause is a mystery, and a cure remains stubbornly elusive.

At Fermilab 5, west of Chicago, a team of physicists experiences a shocking result when an experiment appears to go rogue, defying all logic. Yet in trying to solve the conundrum, the team edges ever closer to uncovering the fundamental secrets of the universe.

For the Church, the former is its salvation, the latter an existential threat.

But now there is a further complication. The Church appears to have incontrovertible evidence that the Messiah has returned. And he is not what anyone expected.

Grappling with the human condition, the timeless themes of love and sacrifice, and the tensions that arise between science and faith,The Son of Manis a near-future mystery thriller building toward a shocking revelation.