In the Shadow of Babylon
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The year 2240, John, a disillusioned American soldier, in a European war - stands on the river's edge of his combat fears and his patrol's success. In the maelstrom of violence - mutiny; through the paranoia of pursuit, combat carnage and international cities - inspectors dog his trail. Compelled by a Presence - aided by a prostitute - John sets the course for home.
The hot breath of Babylon's mystery sweeps them into the search for a Satan's bible. Winter's cold, a seminary; Cain and the forces of evil, the Inspectors, John and his band, local police in a whirling melee of strife and cunning- vie for Babylon's prize. Time is coming to a close.
Will the prize be found? Can John warn the true remnant of Babylon's rise or will Cain hide the coming kingdom of deceit? In the struggle who will live and who will die?
A spell binding tale of grit and determined love set in a world of material riches and rotting souls.
John Johnson
John R. Johnson's journey from New Canton, Virginia, to the bustling streets of Washington, D.C., has shaped a unique perspective that informs his extensive body of work. Arriving in the District at age six, John became a product of the D.C. educational system-from elementary school through to his graduation from the University of the District of Columbia with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
His thirst for knowledge later led him to the University of Maryland University College, where he earned a second degree in Paralegal Studies. This rare combination of engineering logic and legal insight provides the backbone for his disciplined approach to the craft of writing.
Though he began writing in 1985, John entered a highly productive era in 2012, since which he has self-published 18 books. A true "Renaissance man," John balances his literary life with a passion for the visual and performing arts, often finding inspiration in museums, film, and world travel. He is also a lifelong enthusiast of horseback riding and photography, hobbies that allow him to capture the quiet moments between his next great chapter
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