The Tree of Knowledge

ISBN: 0578753200

Author: Miller, Daniel G.

Condition: New

Albert can see the future...He just doesn't know it yet.It is said that chess Grandmasters can envision a matchs outcome ten moves before it occurs. Imagine a person who can visualize ten steps ahead, not simply in the game of chess, but in every human interaction.Imagine a person who could anticipate what you would say before you said it, who could see a punch before it was thrown.Imagine a secret that could make all of this possible.Albert, a Princeton mathematics professor, is such a person, and as he is thrust into a murder and burglary investigation on campus he finds that the secret is buried in an obscure cipher. The discovery leads Albert to team up with an aging mentor, a curious graduate assistant, and an unusual book club on a frantic chase across the country to recover the secret and clear his name.Through this adventure, he rediscovers a woman from his past and is forced to confront his own understanding of love, rationality, power, and the limits of the human mind.The #1 Bestseller and BookLife Editors PickThe Tree of Knowledge is a dynamite read... reminiscent of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code but smarter, sharper... A thrill ride with no seatbelt but what an incredible view.-Junot Díaz, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Pulitzer PrizeIf you enjoy The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, The Extinction Trials by A.G. Riddle, Upgrade by Blake Crouch, or the Omega Factor by Steve Berry you will love this fast-paced adventure thriller.Read what everyone is saying about The Tree of Knowledge:"A great fun romp. A rollicking story with great puzzles and great villains. Can't wait for the next chapter in this saga." ????? -Mitch Smith"Very enjoyable read; difficult to put down once you get into it. Interesting combination of political, religious, emotional, and logical facets. Anxiously awaiting his next book! ????? -Donna Vogel"A thrilling adventure in the vein of the DaVinci code or the National Treasure movies, this book mixes action, mystery, and quite a touch of nerdiness to make a fast-paced, and intriguing, read." ????? -John Corso III"This story kept me on the edge of my seat. Full of intrigue and twists and turns. Looking forward to the next book!"?? ???-Vicky Lyda