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Book Details:
Book Title: The Way Out (Book 1: Be Careful What You Wish for Series) by Gordon Jensen with Cara Highsmith and Gordon Thomas
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 240 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
Publisher: Highsmith Creative Services
Release date: September 2020
Content Rating: PG-13 +M.
The language is pretty tame, but there are a few swear words. The bigger
issue is some of the topics addressed in it.
Book Description:
When the Alpha Centauri crew returns to earth after a failed mission to
explore a distant planet, they quickly learn the world is not how they left
it.
Under new global leadership, the planet has managed to go
decades without conflict, except for one major problem. Thanks to a pandemic
caused by a mutation in a new strain of GMO corn, the world’s population
plummeted to 2.6 billion, wiping out a disproportionate amount of men and
leaving the globe run almost entirely by women. The mutation altered the
human DNA, making it impossible to produce male babies and increasing
Y-chromosome related diseases.
Because of their lack of
exposure, the Alpha Centauri crew, especially the men on board, now find
themselves in high demand. The Powers that Be think they are the solution,
but with that solution comes the inevitable hunger for power and control. As
greed, self-interest, and corruption rear their ugly heads, a planet that
had found its way to peace is thrust into turmoil once again.
So, the question becomes: Are they really the answer to a
seemingly unsolvable problem? The world may soon come to understand that
sometimes getting what you wish for isn't the gift you think it will be.
The Way Out is at once a brilliant and relatable work of
post-apocalyptic fiction. Think The Handmaid’s Tale mixed with
Netflix’s The Wilds, and a touch of Interstellar, the movie.
It’s a uniquely told story that will have you waiting as impatiently as the
crew to understand the New World Order of the near future.
Guest Post
While researching my novel, I happened
to come across… The research for the entire series has been an incredible
learning experience. When we began the process of writing about space travel,
it was mind-blowing to see how the foundational principles are there—in large
part, thanks to Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity—they just haven’t worked
out the logistics yet. Getting into the science of genetics and modification of
genes, we found that more experimentation than is comforting already exists. We
didn’t have to speculate on how far we humans might push the envelope; that’s
already happening. We also learned that there are two types of black holes,
which you don’t usually hear about in the movies and TV shows. Granted, it’s a
fairly recent discovery, but something you’d think would be rather newsworthy.
No matter the field—history, science, politics, etc.—we have
stumbled upon, either in our research or in news articles that fortuitously
show up at the right time, information that solves different story element
problems we were facing. We’ve had several exciting discoveries along the way
that helped us get over a hurdle in a plot point or character’s dynamic. An
example of this from Two Roads to
Paradise is the premise of Hunter taking a journey to meet Lydia. Figuring
out a way to get him there that fit the restrictions we had established in that
world was a challenge. Then we were reminded of the Great American Loop—a
series of rivers, canals, lakes, and ocean coast line that are linked,
providing a complete circuit of the eastern portion of the US. It allowed us to
take Hunter through various territories off the radar and created a way to
survey the new lay of the land. We just love it when those things happen. Our
muses are definitely looking out for us and paving the way for a great story.
Also Available for Review:
Book Details:
Book Title: Two Roads to Paradise (Book 2: Be Careful What You Wish for Series) by Gordon Jensen with Cara Highsmith and Gordon Thomas
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 324 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
Publisher: Highsmith Creative Services
Release date: May 2022
Content Rating: PG-13 +M. The language is pretty tame, but there are a few swear words. The bigger
issue is some of the topics addressed in it.
Book Description:
Although the reappearance of the Alpha Centauri I crew was miraculous, it
was not the celebratory homecoming they expected. Their return to a world
reeling from a pandemic that wiped out more than half the population thrust
them right into the center of controversy and conflict. Now, three years
later, though the tide has turned and the survival of the human race seems
to be secure, the survival of human relations is far less certain. The cure
should have been the injection of hope the world needed to restore balance
and end the chaos of the last four decades. Instead, the complex
implications for personal rights and freedom have fractured the North
American territory in such a way that the division may never be repaired. As
the crew dispersed to find their place in this new landscape, Hunter Young
found himself embedded in the Marshall administration as an agent for the
mysterious K Group. What had been a relatively uneventful assignment
suddenly becomes a whirlwind of adventure as he is called to a rendezvous
that requires a long and circuitous journey.
Meet the Authors:
Gordon Jensen holds an MBA from University of Rochester, New York,
Simon School of Business and a bachelor's degree from Macalester College
in St. Paul, Minnesota. After working in finance In New York for several
years, Jensen went back to Minnesota to run the family business. He
retired after selling the the business and is now fulfilling a number of
life-long dreams, including writing a novel series.
Cara Highsmith has always been drawn to the world of books and has
found herself working in this industry in one capacity or another for the
majority of her adult life. She holds a Master of Arts in English from
Belmont University and did work toward a PhD at Middle Tennessee State
University. Cara was on the editorial team at Hachette Book Group USA,
working with several New York Times bestselling authors, for nearly four
years. After leaving Hachette in 2008, she began freelancing, developing
proposals and manuscripts for agents, editing and ghostwriting for
authors, and assisting clients in preparing projects for self-publishing.
Cara is a master of being a jack of all trades, but currently spends her
free time working on several personal writing projects and enjoying life
on a beautiful northern California mountain.
Tour Schedule:
July 19 - Literary Flits – book review of THE WAY OUT / guest post / giveaway July 20 – Literary Flits – book review of TWO ROAD TO PARADISE / author interview /
giveaway July 26 – SpareTimer866 – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 27 - The Momma Spot – book review of TWO ROADS TO PARADISE / giveaway July 29 – Splashes of Joy – book review of TWO ROADS TO PARADISE / giveaway Aug 1 - Kam's Place – book review of TWO ROADS TO PARADISE
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