Review of 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)
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Review of 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)
[Following is a volunteer review of "30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)" by Mark Kingston Levin PhD.]
In the thirtieth century, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The Syndos, genetically modified beings, see ordinary humans as nothing but relics of the past. The Secret Society, led by Jennifer Heros, faces a crucial mission with no room for failure. Utilizing Trans-Time One, a time-travel machine, the fifty-member team must journey to the twenty-seventh century to correct a flaw in the Syndos' DNA that stripped them of a moral compass. Although the Syndos surpass humans in nearly every aspect except creativity, their lack of morality poses a severe threat to the survival of the human race. Unbeknownst to her second-in-command, Kylie Brown, Jennifer has a different plan, using the last sub-cap to travel to the twenty-first century. Drawn by her fascination with twenty-first-century history and archaeology, Jennifer embarks on this unexpected journey, not fully understanding her own compulsion to leap back nine hundred years to the twenty-first century.
30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition) is a time-travel science fiction novel by Mark Kingston Levin, PhD, and is the first book in the 30th Century Trilogy. Jennifer’s unexpected detour to the twenty-first century is fraught with uncertainty, beginning with her perilous departure amid a Syndos attack in the thirtieth century. A traitor lurks within their ranks, and they will exploit this to their advantage, as the SS employs deception, feigning self-sacrifice in an act of mass martyrdom. Upon arrival, Jennifer finds herself isolated on the Moruroa Atoll, learning to navigate a primitive society far removed from anything she has ever known. Meanwhile, the author introduces a secondary storyline involving Professor Marty Zitonick and his team, who have arrived at the atoll to collect samples from the site of nuclear tests conducted during the twentieth century.
Marty’s team notices a distress smoke signal and decides to investigate, suspecting a trap set by pirates. Marty cautiously approaches Jennifer, uncertain of her intentions and puzzled by her presence. As their paths converge, Jennifer must carefully conceal her true origins while implementing a clever strategy to blend in. Tensions rise when the authorities in Tahiti suspects Jennifer could be a missing person, further complicating her situation. When Marty insists Jennifer visit a hospital, uncertainty looms over whether the advanced nanotechnology in her body, the Symbiotes, will be detected. The novel is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged with nonstop suspense.
Beyond its sci-fi and fantasy elements, the book offers valuable lessons on environmental stewardship and the importance of harmonious coexistence with nature. In one memorable scene, Jennifer rescues a dolphin trapped in a fishing net. Afterward, getting help from a boat captain to retrieve the huge net ensures the safety of other marine creatures. This sequence underscores the significance of conservation amid growing concerns about climate change. 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition) is an enthralling novel with a richly woven narrative and well-developed, relatable characters. The story successfully ties up loose ends, providing a satisfying conclusion to a complex plot. I rate it five out of five stars, noting that it contains mature themes, including sex scenes, for readers who may be averse to such.
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30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)
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In the thirtieth century, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The Syndos, genetically modified beings, see ordinary humans as nothing but relics of the past. The Secret Society, led by Jennifer Heros, faces a crucial mission with no room for failure. Utilizing Trans-Time One, a time-travel machine, the fifty-member team must journey to the twenty-seventh century to correct a flaw in the Syndos' DNA that stripped them of a moral compass. Although the Syndos surpass humans in nearly every aspect except creativity, their lack of morality poses a severe threat to the survival of the human race. Unbeknownst to her second-in-command, Kylie Brown, Jennifer has a different plan, using the last sub-cap to travel to the twenty-first century. Drawn by her fascination with twenty-first-century history and archaeology, Jennifer embarks on this unexpected journey, not fully understanding her own compulsion to leap back nine hundred years to the twenty-first century.
30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition) is a time-travel science fiction novel by Mark Kingston Levin, PhD, and is the first book in the 30th Century Trilogy. Jennifer’s unexpected detour to the twenty-first century is fraught with uncertainty, beginning with her perilous departure amid a Syndos attack in the thirtieth century. A traitor lurks within their ranks, and they will exploit this to their advantage, as the SS employs deception, feigning self-sacrifice in an act of mass martyrdom. Upon arrival, Jennifer finds herself isolated on the Moruroa Atoll, learning to navigate a primitive society far removed from anything she has ever known. Meanwhile, the author introduces a secondary storyline involving Professor Marty Zitonick and his team, who have arrived at the atoll to collect samples from the site of nuclear tests conducted during the twentieth century.
Marty’s team notices a distress smoke signal and decides to investigate, suspecting a trap set by pirates. Marty cautiously approaches Jennifer, uncertain of her intentions and puzzled by her presence. As their paths converge, Jennifer must carefully conceal her true origins while implementing a clever strategy to blend in. Tensions rise when the authorities in Tahiti suspects Jennifer could be a missing person, further complicating her situation. When Marty insists Jennifer visit a hospital, uncertainty looms over whether the advanced nanotechnology in her body, the Symbiotes, will be detected. The novel is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged with nonstop suspense.
Beyond its sci-fi and fantasy elements, the book offers valuable lessons on environmental stewardship and the importance of harmonious coexistence with nature. In one memorable scene, Jennifer rescues a dolphin trapped in a fishing net. Afterward, getting help from a boat captain to retrieve the huge net ensures the safety of other marine creatures. This sequence underscores the significance of conservation amid growing concerns about climate change. 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition) is an enthralling novel with a richly woven narrative and well-developed, relatable characters. The story successfully ties up loose ends, providing a satisfying conclusion to a complex plot. I rate it five out of five stars, noting that it contains mature themes, including sex scenes, for readers who may be averse to such.
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30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)
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