and "After the Flood and Beyond and " intertwines the intriguing science fiction genre with a thoughtful exploration of societal ethics. Stranded in a desolate world, a group comprised of five women and a lone man must grapple with the enigma of humankind's disparate evolution. Their survival becomes a quest to unravel the mystery behind Earth's abundant human species. Concurrently, James Pollack and his team undertake a daring temporal journey, venturing back to an ancient, mythical land located off the coast of India. This venture immerses them in a city teetering on the edge of prehistory, its history shrouded in 14,000-year-old secrets. But the darkest revelations lay in their return to a contemporary Europe, wherein they encounter pervasive corruption within its ruling class. As James returns to Europe, his companion Jana, gifted with telepathic abilities, harbors fears of being ensnared in a sinister game by wealthy foreign oligarchs. This novel, an imaginative extension of Andrew Man's recent trilogy, and "Tengo Arcana Dei, and " illuminates a future teeming with visionary concepts, spiritual overtones, and speculative fiction. Though it seamlessly fits within the larger narrative arc of the series, this novel stands strong as an individual novel, engrossing readers both new and returning.