The Tsunami Countdown

Praise for Boyd Morrison’s thrillers

‘Like a thrill-seeking ride … Morrison’s thriller never pauses for breath … fast and furious with instant gratification.’

Daily Mail

‘Boyd Morrison’s novel, The Noah’s Ark Quest, is a stunning thriller with a premise as ingenious as it is flawlessly executed. Lightning-paced, chillingly real, here is a novel that will have you holding your breath until the last page is turned. One of the best debuts I’ve read this year.’

James Rollins

‘The coiling plot crackles with tension and imagination from the first to the last page. It’s a heart-thumping ride, firing on all cylinders. One not to be missed.’

Steve Berry

‘A bang-a-minute blockbuster.’

The Times

‘A roller coaster ride of gun-blazing action, fascinating historical references, and a nail-biting battle of wits … Move over Dan Brown, and give Boyd Morrison a try.’

Lisa Gardner

‘A rip-roaring thriller which has the reader entranced from first page to last … Hold on tight as the pace is akin to that of a white water raft ride—furious bouts of life-threatening action then a spell of calm before the next onslaught on your senses!’

CrimeSquad.com

‘Heart-stopping action, biblical history, mysticism, a stunning archeological find and mind-boggling evil results in a breath-catching adventure … a pitch-perfect combination of plot, action and dialogue.’

RT Book Reviews

‘Full of action, villainy, and close calls. Fans of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, and Douglas Preston take note.’

Booklist

‘The perfect blend of historical mysticism and clever, classical thriller plotting. Imagine the famed Ark rediscovered and reinvented to form the seeds of a modern day conspiracy. Boyd Morrison manages that flawlessly in this blisteringly-paced tale.’

Jon Land

‘The Noah’s Ark Quest by Boyd Morrison skillfully entwines Biblical history, archaeology and religious fanaticism with high technology to create a riveting adventure of high-stakes terror and international intrigue. Wow. This is one fine heart-stopping thriller.’

Douglas Preston

‘A perfect thriller.’

Crimespree Magazine

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