On 13 June 2004 the genetic analysis of a sample of miraculous blood gives the Vatican proof of the existence of God. The information is immediately classified “Pontifical Secret”. Only one man is allowed to read it: his name is Jon Cooper.

• A fascinating novel combining elements of the theological thriller in the vein of The Da Vinci Code and of science fiction in the style of Arthur C. Clarke or Dan Simmons, Credo brilliantly interweaves times and places, styles and genres, while examining the very destiny of the world and the meaning of time.

Jean-François Prévost is a lawyer on the Paris bar and a law professor. His wide-ranging interests include theology, biology and quantum physics. He has published several novels.