By Liam Roberts, Realms, softcover, 368 pages, $13.99.
The Genographic Project maps DNA samples to develop a comprehensive family tree of mankind. Computer scientist Eric Colburn discovers that one of the project scientists is plotting to inflame Muslims with genetic proof that Ishmael is the rightful heir of the Abrahamic covenant. He vows to unify the Muslim kingdoms into an Islamic empire that will finally drive the Jews into the sea.