A former diplomatic security agent, an expert on cults and an ambitious reporter sift through science and myth to uncover the truth behind a sinister biotech company’s miraculous life-extension product.
A religious phenomenologist, a Diplomatic Security Agent and their local liaison investigate the mysterious disappearance of a U.S. diplomat at a religious ceremony in the Zimbabwe bushveld.Green is currently a Featured Author for The BookWorm Bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia. Please check out their website and pay them a visit if you’re in the Atlanta area.
Blood Writes Mystery Blog recently named The Summoner as one of the Top Ten Reads of 2011
“The Summoner is one of those books that make you want to turn on all the lights in your house and lock the doors . . . [t]he settings are authentic and you can feel and smell the countryside . . . Dominic Grey will be a character to look forward to in further stories . . . [t]his is a wonderful read for those who enjoy both suspense and action stories . . .”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“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
“Layton Green is an absolutely brilliant writer.”—Everything To Do With 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 exceeded my expectations.”— BookPleasures.com
“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
“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
“[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 (Winner – Odyssey Review’s Award of Indie Excellence)
“Green writes like a dream.”—Melody Moezzi, Award-winning Author, War on Error
“[C]alls to mind such series as Jason Bourne and Indiana Jones, with supernatural/religious overtones thrown in. I recommend The Summoner to anyone looking for a suspense-filled journey into a unique—and at times, terrifying—culture that’ll keep you guessing.”—Bookhound’s Den
“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.”— 1000 + Books To Read
“Mystical, complicated, completely believable and terrifying . . . [w]ith an ending that will catapult you out of your reading chair. Riveting.”—The Review Broads
“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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Someone’s killing Hemingways! On a whim, six Hemingway impersonators use a Ouija board at Hemingway’s house in Key West, trying to contact the great man himself. And then they start to die.
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