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Genesis Awakens: An Action Adventure Fantasy with Historical Elements (Footnail Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A.K. Howard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 905 ratings
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#1 Amazon Best Seller - Oct 2023 - Women's Christian Fiction
#1 Amazon Best Seller - May 2023 - Christian Historical Fiction

2022 Firebird Book Award Winner: Action/Adventure
2022 Bookfest Awards 1st Place: Christian - Fantasy
2022 Bookfest Awards 1st Place: Christian - Action & Adventure

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She’s just found the most powerful relic in history – and she’ll need all the help she can get to protect it.

Reeling from the death of her grandfather, young and ordinary Gen returns home from University to mourn. But it’s very odd that her family doesn’t seem to be grieving, and that no one will tell her the truth behind his death. When an accidental brush against a nail in his workshop suddenly floods her with visions of an ancient time, Gen learns that she’s not so ordinary after all.

As it happens, the nail she touched was one of three that were used in the crucifixion 2,000 years ago. It has been anointed with a supernatural gift. And in turn, has unveiled Gen’s magical abilities. . .and her true destiny.

She’s not alone, but she’s in mortal danger.

Because a group of condemned souls have sinister plans to unite the nails. And their path of damnation leads right to Gen.

Will she be able to harness her true powers in time?

Or, is history about to be rewritten – with apocalyptic consequences?

It’s up to one woman to recover the lost nails of the crucifix and restore ultimate good in this action/adventure fantasy with historical roots.

This is the first installment in the FOOTNAIL series.

“An action-packed fantasy that hooks you in from the first page and leaves you craving more.” Pikasho Deka, Readers Favorite

★★★★★ "FROM THE MOMENT I READ THE FIRST PAGE, I COULDN'T STOP UNTIL I REACHED THE LAST PAGE. I finished the book in one sitting. The authors did a good job with the narration of the book. It was also a short read which made me yern for more. I commend the writers for using different stylistic devices like humor and suspense to make the book interesting. These were among the things that I liked in the book." - June for OnlineBookClub

★★★★★ "The first book of the Footnail Series surely left a good impression, as it is WELL WRITTEN AND EASILY READ. The description of environments and situations make the reader travel side by side with the protagonists, making the reading experience even more vivid and consuming." - Angela for OnlineBookClub

2022 Hollywood BookFest Award Runner-Up: Spiritual/Religious

2022 Readers Favorite Finalist: Christian - Fantasy/Sci-Fi

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From the Publisher

She has the most powerful of the three nails
But she's being hunted by immortal beings
Will she be able to harness her true powers in time? Or, is history about to be rewritten?
New Adult Fantasy, Action Adventure, Christian women heroine,Christian Fiction Young Adults

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"A gripping tale of enlightenment and depth that held me in its clutches until the end. The plot, development, and writing style were perfect! It is a mix of courage, faith, battles, action, magic, the word of God unleashed, and spiritual sensitivity. There was never a dull moment." - Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite

"I suggest this book if you're looking for an action-packed fantasy saga to delve into." - Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

"Footnail has an intriguing concept that I've never read about in any other fantasy work before, and it soon had me hooked on the ancient origins of the nails of power and how they were woven into the world history that we already know. So when author team Howard Haugom and Akorede Adekoya add in more layers of intrigue, cinematic-style fantasy scene building, engaging dialogue, and a superb plot full of dangerous turns and sudden twists, the novel only got better and better as I went on reading." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

"Those who enjoy historical fiction will enjoy Genesis Awakens. Several times, a few characters travel back in time and there are characters whose stories took place in the past. It is also a wonderful book for young adults and older people. There are several characters there that both age groups can identify with. Finally, although it is based on Christian history, I feel that all religions would find Genesis Awakens enjoyable. Not only did it have an exciting and captivating plot, but it was also professionally edited. It was one of the books that I found very easy to read." - Fire Spice for OnlineBookClub

"The protagonist, Genesis, a.k.a. Gen, is a relatable character that I formed a connection with instantly. I loved her witty charm and sarcastic dialogues. The story is fantastic, and the mystery behind the Accursed is handled exceptionally well. The suspense is sustained until the end, the mystery keeps readers guessing what will happen next, and the authors leave enough questions unanswered for readers to anticipate the next novel in the series. Fantastic!" - Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

"I would recommend this book to an audience with open minds about the Christian religion and to those who would like to experience a different take on what evil means to religion." - Jennifer Shipley for OnlineBookClub --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

A.K. Howard's unique imaginative storytelling style invites readers on a journey where spirituality and fantasy intertwine in extraordinary ways.After living in different countries and experiencing other cultures, Howard thought long and hard about the world's main social issue-income inequality; its negative impact on the world, and the possible consequences of not dealing with it sooner than later. As a contribution to making the world a better place, Howard decided to write novels about a better and more compassionate humanity.Through vibrant narratives, Howard invites readers on a transformative journey where hope in humanity is rekindled, spirituality is embraced, faith is strengthened, and the power of love is revealed. In the Footnail series, Genesis embodies that Love and desire to spread humanity in all she does . A terrific example for the world. A.K. Howard enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing Pickleball when not writing. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B51WVD2X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Footnail Press (June 23, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1991 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1990678092
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A.K. Howard’s unique imaginative storytelling style invites readers on a journey where spirituality and fantasy intertwine in extraordinary ways.

After living in different countries and experiencing other cultures, Howard thought long and hard about the world’s main social issue-income inequality; its negative impact on the world, and the possible consequences of not dealing with it sooner than later. As a contribution to making the world a better place, Howard decided to write novels about a better and more compassionate humanity.

Through vibrant narratives, Howard invites readers on a transformative journey where hope in humanity is rekindled, spirituality is embraced, faith is strengthened, and the power of love is revealed. In the Footnail series , Genesis embodies that Love and desire to spread humanity in all she does . A terrific example for the world. A.K. Howard enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing Pickleball when not writing.

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It’s difficult for me to find books that hold my attention. This book drew me in immediately. It’s a Christian fiction/adventure novel with tones of romance, suspense, and some history tied in. It doesn’t get better than that! I finished this book within 24 hours. It was very well written, and some parts were predictable but there was a lot that was not, which I enjoyed! I wish this were a more popular genre- it was so refreshing to read an adult novel without vulgarities and unnecessary scenes. I hope to read much more from the authors!
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Sharon Lynch
5.0 out of 5 stars Stayed up until 130am to finish this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
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I love to read, and I read daily oftentimes from more than one book. I purchased this book and it was my sole focus until I finished it. The characters are well developed and the plot is extremely well designed to move quickly, but not so quickly that you feel as if you aren't connecting with the characters. I was thinking about the characters while I was working (reading during my breaks) and finally stayed up until 130am to finish it; because I was too close to the end to "just go to sleep, it will be there in the morning" As soon as I finished the book, I hit "click to buy" the sequel. I feel as though I exercised restraint in that I didn't start reading the sequel until I had had some sleep. I really hope to see more books by this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting action
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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I liked the story about Jesus’s nails and the history behind Constantine. The author was very creative and entertaining. I recommend this book to action and Christianity readers.
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Beverly Duckworth
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I won this book from Goodreads after reading I am to review. The book is very fast-paced and interesting. The chapters alternate the past and the present. This one family was the keeper of the nails that were used to crucifixion.
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Becca
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could have been better
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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First off, I am enjoying the story line immensely. Weaving in characters that you don’t expect was a fun twist and am looking forward to the next book.

Now, with that said I want to share my other thoughts. I wish this book was longer. It just seems to end so abruptly, I felt a little cheated. I also think the editor could have done a better job. There were a few cases where it looked like the writer had started a thought but the sentence changed without any corrections. In a couple of cases it left me having to try and figure out what the author was trying to say.
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4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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Started off and ended well. Looking forward to next book in series. This might be a good book for adult Sunday school
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Chris Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully engaging
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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Fantastic story! Unexpectedly gripping. Start to finish well laid out. I thoroughly enjoyed walking alongside the characters as they grew in real time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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What an outstanding story. I am so amazed with the writing and the content. The scripture pieces that are in this book take my breath away. I am so excited to start this adventure with Gen and her friends. Let's see what happens next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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Fast paced. A blend of magic and religion that doesn't feel forced. Spiritualism and the supernatural. Will definitely continue the series
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Janet ORourke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2022
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As I was looking for something different to read, I came across this book. I was a bit hesitant as some of the reviews mentioned religion which I do not normally go for. This book was not a disappointment, I really enjoyed how the author tied historical events into today’s modern era. There was plenty of action and suspense, with a bit of romance and magic that tied the story together. As this is a series book, I am looking forward to seeing what is instore for Gen and her grandfather.
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David Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars A story of good vs evil
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
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The characters in the story helped the story along. I wou!d have liked some more character building with a thread though history. We may get more insights when we read more books. I did enjoy this book and look forward to reading more in the series. A good holiday read.
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Dorcas
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting novel with a great storyline! Fresh and interesting underlying message.
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2022
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Genesis awakens
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2023
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Good read, fast paced. I would say it was more suited for a teenager than an old fart like me but I did enjoy it!
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Miss Diane Laverty
2.0 out of 5 stars An ok read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2023
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It didn’t rock my world. I think it may be more suited to a teenage reader. Shame, I thought it had potential.
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