Revelations

By M. Scott Byrnes

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977267407
• ISBN13: 9780977267408
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Blue Stripe Books
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Sensational!

To call this novel "compelling" would certainly not do it justice. As a veteran Writers Guild member it is sometimes difficult to suspend disbelief and venture on that magic literary carpet ride without seeing the man behind the curtain -- the writer. This was not the case when experiencing this M. Scott Byrnes genius adventure. Notice I did not say "when reading," but used the word "experiencing." I started reading and then that metaphysical miracle occured and I was on a journey like no other. Remarkably, I rarely gravitate to stories of this genre, yet this gem transcends all expectations and launches you into the stratesphere both litterally and figuratively. I have no idea what the author's initial "M." stands for, but I'd bet it has something to do with "M"astery. This is a brilliant story and a must for anyone who wishes to experience an out of this world adventure like no other.

A good blend of SF, Religion and Evolution

"Revelations' by Scott Byrnes is a SF novel that holds your attention throughout its 279 pages. The story keeps shifting between the exploration of Mars and the unearthly attempts on planet earth to keep the secrets being revealed. The story is well knit and is a good mix of space science, religion and evolution/creation. Readers of Erich Von Daniken's books such as "Gods from Outer Space" and "Chariots of Gods" will find some similarity to the ideas described therein in the present book. Though earth and its civilisations have seen several religions, the author sticks to Christianity only. So, readers of other denominations may find the story stretching their credulity rather too thin. However, if one keeps in mind that it is just a story, one can certainly enjoy the same. The book is well written and well edited, well printed. Certainly a good read. Note: This book reached me when I was in hospital and thus was one of the couple that were available for reading. So, my apologies to other authors whose books stayed unread.

exciting science fiction thriller

Cold fusion, a source of clean energy, has been discovered but for it to have wide use, it must interact with barrettazine, an element that is scarce on earth. Congress has spent billions of dollars getting mankind to land on Mars not for research purposes but because it is thought that barrettazine is found in abundance on the red planet. When NASA geologist Kathy Palmer finds a vast deposit below the surface of Mars she also finds a perfectly preserved city. They find a repository where scrolls are kept and on earth a think tank is formed. Included is Tim Redmond, whose IQ is off the charts though he fears he is going insane since he began having a secret conversation with a person named Peter who pushes him into remembering who he really is. The scrolls have a word that is the name is of Jesus Christ and using that they decipher one of the scroll that have bible verses on it. They also find on Mars a solid sphere, one that is also found in the Sea of Galilee where the Nazarene was born. Tim is the key to finding out the answer of the messiah & God and how the Christ appeared on two separate planets several million years apart. Finding the answers could save the Earth from the Armageddon that is coming. REVELATIONS is an exciting science fiction thriller that is loaded with revelations about the origin of humanity, the existence of Christ, and extraterrestrial beings. The story unfolds slowly so the reader has a chance to absorb all the information that is revealed simultaneously on Mars and Earth. Tim is an interesting character who doesn't understand his true destiny until he meets Peter face to face. M. Scott Byrnes creates an entire new mythos for the origins of Earth and the desolation of Mars. Harriet Klausner

Philip K Dick would have been proud to write this novel

A surprising page-turner, successfully treading a delicate line between entertaining speculation and religious insensitivity. If Marcion wrote sci fi thrillers, they might look a lot like this. Put this on your shelf next to VALIS, then join me in asking "so then what happened?"

An Amazing Thriller...

This book grabbed me from the very beginning and would not let go. The intrigue is wonderful. Mystery builds upon mystery as additional clues are uncovered by the members of the first manned mission to Mars and by a NASA-sponsored think-tank on Earth. Just when I thought my brain could be stretched no further, another permutation would unfold, beautifully crafted into a mind blowing conclusion. Byrnes has thrown a lot into his cauldron: hard science (physics, geology, biology, anthropology, neurology, etc.), multiple genres (mystery, thriller, techno-thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction), various religious allusions (Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism) and diverse venues (Mars, Ghana, Israel, NYC, Washington DC). What emerges is a very creative and extremely entertaining book.