The Thirteenth Apostle

When writer Alexander Komarov meets Lina his world is turned upside down. He finds himself deeply in love with a child on the way, and immigrates to Canada with his new wife. The death of his young son due to an exaggerated number of DNA chromosomes devastates his marriage and begs the question: why are some in Alexander's family predisposed to bizarre DNA formations? In search of an answer Alexander returns to a town in Siberia where his great-grandfather has survived a massive explosion resulting from the Tunguska Meteorite. While there, he becomes embroiled in an affair and narrowly escapes his demise. He reconnects with the lost family members who hold the key not only to his personal mystery, but to a greater indispensable clarity. The news he learns is astonishing; but, would the world accept it? Arkady Povzikov weaves an intricate storyline with heart-pounding action and full characters, echoing the best blockbusters. The Thirteenth Apostle will grab you and hold on, opening your eyes to unexpected possibilities.

Arkady Povzikov resides in Thornhill, Ontario.