Altar of Eden / James Rollins / 398 pages

"God had banished man from the Garden of Eden for daring to trespass upon the Tree of Knowledge.  But what if man learned to grow his own tree?"  This is a fantastic edge-of-your-seat thriller written by Missouri native James Rollins.  Louisiana vet Lorna Polk works in a research lab specializing in endangered and extinct species.  When a trawler runs aground, she is called upon by Jack Menard, an agent with the Border Patrol, to handle the cargo.  Jack and Lorna have a past.  Is a future possible?  This great read is a skillful blend of religion, science, and non-stop action.