The Matriarch Matrix THE MATRIARCH MATRIX is part thriller, part mystery, and part speculative fiction which explores themes of family, love, compassion, faith, war, and the desire for power, while also giving insight into the history and culture of the Kurdish people. Set in the near future, it tells the story of an object of mysterious power and potentially divine origin, its significance guided by genetic markers, family traditions, and secret research in a story that is both intriguing and creative.