In the suburbs of Washington a secret is lurking. Everyone notices that Sam Johanek, a weapons analyst with a top-secret clearance, is changing. He exhibits peculiar mood swings, weird food preferences and a bizarre case of amnesia. No one suspects that Sam is battling a recurring nightmare and a scary obsession with his Basenji dog. In fear for his well being, Sam's wife contacts an inexperienced psychologist. Series of events follow, that take the readers on a trip, from Egypt's Valley of the Kings to the jungles of Gabon, where hides the oldest secret of the ancient Egyptians. As time runs out for Sam, his fate rests in the hands of three people destined to uncover the 'The Basenji Revelation.'
“This is an action packed thriller that will have readers white knuckled and holding their breath as they travel to far away places in search of answers that they may not want to find. The settings are rich and the history is utterly fascinating. Simon Cleveland has created a cast of characters that are so believable readers will truly feel every emotion they do as the story takes them on a thrill ride not letting go until the gripping conclusion. ...this is one book you don’t want to miss and try not to read it with the lights off.”
Diana Bennett
Author of ‘His Father’s Son’
“The Basenji Revelation is an addictive and suspenseful read. From the first paragraphs of the prologue, I was sucked right in and was truly sorry to see the end. Written with vibrant imagery and solid character development, Simon Cleveland has landed himself an excellent novel. [It] is quite engaging and at many times gave me the shivers…a psychological horror/thriller that will hold your attention from the get go. Between sacrificial rituals, demons, soul exchanges, entities, and old customs – you will find out more about the Basenji than you might find comfortable…Simon Cleveland has pieced together a very interesting and complex story, delving between a past and present, neither of which the character truly understands. It’s smart and well thought out, taking the reader on a rare escapade that is somewhere between Hell and death.”
Nancy Jackson
Midwest Book Review
“This is an action packed thriller that will have readers white knuckled and holding their breath as they travel to far away places in search of answers that they may not want to find. The settings are rich and the history is utterly fascinating. Simon Cleveland has created a cast of characters that are so believable readers will truly feel every emotion they do as the story takes them on a thrill ride not letting go until the gripping conclusion. ...this is one book you don’t want to miss and try not to read it with the lights off.”
Diana Bennett
Author of ‘His Father’s Son’
“The Basenji Revelation is an addictive and suspenseful read. From the first paragraphs of the prologue, I was sucked right in and was truly sorry to see the end. Written with vibrant imagery and solid character development, Simon Cleveland has landed himself an excellent novel. [It] is quite engaging and at many times gave me the shivers…a psychological horror/thriller that will hold your attention from the get go. Between sacrificial rituals, demons, soul exchanges, entities, and old customs – you will find out more about the Basenji than you might find comfortable…Simon Cleveland has pieced together a very interesting and complex story, delving between a past and present, neither of which the character truly understands. It’s smart and well thought out, taking the reader on a rare escapade that is somewhere between Hell and death.”
Nancy Jackson
Midwest Book Review
