Lawrence Stanley

Bridging the Gap between Faith and Science

In a world divided by belief and skepticism, I take a different path—exploring humanity's origins with both reverence and curiosity. Through fiction that wrestles with real questions, I invite readers into a story that needed to be told.

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The Runners Series

An epic work spanning 16 books—a story that really needed to be told.

Creation Age

Follow the first humans as they leave the safety of their garden valley and navigate the dangers of a new world, fighting to survive and uncovering the secrets of how to live.

Exodus Age

Follow the descendants as they multiply and spread into new lands, finding that as their new society turns away from the old ways, it leads to a harder struggle than they ever expected.

Sodom Age

Time passes and only through expansion can they prosper, but with each step forward, problems arise and society collapses. Only by returning to their roots can people find true happiness.

Temple Age

Rumors of a powerful icon drive our explorers east. Tragedy and triumph shape a new generation, and a new appreciation of the Creator's plan. The exciting conclusion of the Runners Series.

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"In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth."

— Genesis 1:1

"The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale."

— Richard Dawkins

What if both perspectives point toward the same truth?

Before Words

The Prequel

Where did we come from? Why are we here? "Before Words" sets the stage for the Runners Series, exploring the world before the first humans could speak—and the mysterious origins that shaped everything that followed.

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