When the future changes the past
A little while ago I reviewing a futuristic novel, the Amazing Crystal, with implications that reach far into the past. You can read my review of the Amazing Crystal here. And today I'm delighted to welcome the author and translator to my blog with some more information about why they wrote the book. But first, I'll include their take on what the book's about, just to give you some context.
GERALD
Robert
When I first read the novel, I realized that there was action and adventure, but more deeply, I realized that Gérald was exploring an idea that has fascinated man for centuries. Extraterrestrials may have made a positive contribution to humanity over a time frame measured in centuries. Now, mankind is at a crossroads that may determine its destiny. This story addresses what might happen if mankind were to discover that there is another intelligent entity on Earth. The discovery could change the course of human history, perhaps for the better.
And finally, here's some more about the author and translator.
ABOUT THE AMAZING CRYSTAL
In the summer of 2025, Lydia’s grandfather sent her a strange diamond
pendant admonishing her to handle it with utmost care. From the moment that she
receives the small package, her life changes. She becomes engulfed in a series
of life-threatening events that lead her to realize the incredible properties
of the pendant. Slowly she learns that the diamond contains an alien
intelligence able to communicate directly with the human brain. Rumors of its
powers spread, the Mafia designs a Machiavellian plot to seize the
extraterrestrial gem, whose value is estimated at $100 billion. An
unprecedented confrontation occurs between mercenaries hired by the Mafia and
American security services. As rumors continue to grow, the American
authorities are forced to release stunning revelations about the life and
mission of the alien genius to the peoples and nations of the world. The news
throws the scientific world into turmoil. Economic and political ideologies are
brought into question and religious beliefs are shaken. But the Mafia wants to
have the last say: confrontation is inevitable.
This science fiction novel addresses questions relevant
to a growing number of readers. Recent discoveries in astrophysics suggest that
there is a large number of exoplanets likely to contain liquid water and a
breathable atmosphere able to contribute to the emergence of life. If aliens
exist, are they scientifically and technologically ahead of Earth by thousands,
millions or even billions of years? If so, have they already colonized or
visited Earth? How could they overcome intergalactic distances given the
limitations inherent in the barrier provided by the speed of light? Is it
possible that aliens have been present on earth for billions of years? If so,
what form would they take? Can they communicate with us? If the answers to
these questions are positive, how would humans react when informed of these
facts via a large television news chain? What would your own answers be after
reading "The Amazing Crystal"?
The
book is listed on the Amazon site:
Both the author, Gerald Lizee, and the
translator, Robert Dykes, are scientists who give credibility to the science
fiction novel. Here are a few words from each of them.
GERALD
I started thinking about this book
ten years ago. I was and still am very preoccupied by the fact that humanity
could destroy itself before the end of this century: mass destruction arms,
both nuclear and biological, proliferate, intercultural and religious hatred
increases, terrorism expands itself over the world; Earth is getting warmer
and warmer because the modern man is sending more and more carbon dioxide into
the atmosphere, it could foster and already generates catastrophic events
such as highly destructive tsunamis and hurricanes. This is why The
Amazing Crystal tells the story of
a superior intelligence who has been accompanying secretly Earth evolution for
billions of years and suddenly decides to communicate directly with humanity.
His mission: help us save our planet.
RobertWhen I first read the novel, I realized that there was action and adventure, but more deeply, I realized that Gérald was exploring an idea that has fascinated man for centuries. Extraterrestrials may have made a positive contribution to humanity over a time frame measured in centuries. Now, mankind is at a crossroads that may determine its destiny. This story addresses what might happen if mankind were to discover that there is another intelligent entity on Earth. The discovery could change the course of human history, perhaps for the better.
And finally, here's some more about the author and translator.
Born in Montreal, Gérald Lizée built a career
in physics and in information technologies. Having obtained a degree in
theoretical physics from the Université Laval, he taught in several
universities and Community colleges in Quebec before moving to information
technologies. Today, he is president of his own firm, Cyberconcept, which
provides consulting services in information technologies and notably
commercializes his writings in science fiction. This book, the first volume of
a trilogy of intergalactic adventures, describes the psychosocial impacts of an
extraterrestrial presence on Earth. Gerald’s Amazon author page is: http://amazon.com/author/geraldlizee
Robert Dykes, an American by birth, with a bachelor’s degree in
Psychophysiology from the University of California at Berkeley and a doctorate
from Johns Hopkins University, acquired French as a second language while
following a career as a neuroscientist, entrepreneur and educator in Montreal.
Presently he operates a consultancy that plans and executes innovative projects
that improve an individual’s capacity to contribute to the post-industrial
society. Contact: Robert.dykes@mcgill.ca
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