Product Description

What happens to us when we die? Oblivion. Or so believes Dr Miles Fleming, a brilliant, young neuroscientist who has developed a device capable of reading human brainwaves. But when his own brother contacts him after being certified dead for six whole minutes, Fleming wonders if he's got it all wrong. His search for the truth uncovers a terrifying religious conspiracy to stage the most ambitious experiment the world has ever seen - to prove beyond doubt the existence of a heaven or a hell. As the world awaits the final judgment, Fleming must confront his own demons to save not only his own soul but that of all humanity. "The Lucifer Code" pits the faith of religion against the certainty of science in a heart stopping thriller which explores our deepest fears.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45253 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 448 pages

From the Publisher
The cutting-edge thriller from the author of The Messiah Code.

From the Back Cover
What happens to us when we die?

Oblivion.Or so believes Dr Miles Fleming, a brilliant, young neuroscientist who has developed a device capable of reading human brainwaves. But when his own brother contacts him after being certified dead for six whole minutes, Fleming wonders if he’s got it all wrong.

His search for the truth uncovers a terrifying religious conspiracy to stage the most ambitious experiment the world has ever seen – to prove beyond doubt the existence of a heaven or a hell. As the world awaits the final judgement, Fleming must confront his own demons to save not only his own soul but that of all humanity.

THE LUCIFER CODE pits the faith of religion against the certainty of science in a heartstopping thriller which explores our deepest fears.

About the Author
Michael Cordy worked for ten years in marketing before giving it all up to write The Messiah Code (previously called The Miracle Strain), which has since sold in over twenty-five countries. He is also the author of Crime Zero, The Lucifer Code (previously called Lucifer) and True. Michael Cordy lives in London with his wife, Jenny, and their daughter.

Customer Reviews

Misleading title hiding a good read
I bought this book in desperation whilst facing a long train journey. With little else to choose from besides your usual train station fare of 'chick lit' and espionage thrillers I picked up The Lucifer Code expecting some kind of second rate Dan Brown rip-off.

The title doesn't do the book justice- this reminds me more of a Michael Crichton style tale of science versus morality. The basic premise is interesting and the plot develops with enough momentum to keep me going from Exeter to Edinburgh without a yawn. The characters lack depth and are stereotypical for this type of novel, but this is my only complaint about a otherwise well written thriller.

Beats the da vinci code hands down
Having read the da vinci code, i was a bit unsure about buying a similar book. Having just read it and done some checking i am so glad i did buy it. It came before the da vinci code and has just been rebranded probably cos of the success of dan brown's book. However, I feel it is far superior and provokes a real set of questions about faith. It fuses technology and religion in a way no one else I have read has. I am a christian and was not offended by either book but i feel this book is better because the author makes you question what belief is and doesnt just try to jump on the holy blood band wagon that brown has. this book looks at our questions of soul and the afterlife in a way that deserves 5 stars. It took me a week to read the da vinci code (slow reader) well this took just 4 nights. So you could say i couldnt put it down!

gripping - high tec and religion
It is a gripping thriller - absolutely splendid. I enjoyed every page. The plot the fascinating and fast-moving and the characters utterly believable. Fact and fiction are neatly woven into a fabulous plot which grabs hold of the reader within the first pages and never let go. Never a dull moment.

Michael Cordy can easily hold his own among thr major writers of thrillers. So here is a tale that guarantees to keep you turning the pages. Go on and buy this intoxicating book....