Monday, September 28, 2015

The Methuselah Project By Rick Barry - a novel from Kregel Publications [Giveaway]



ISBN 9780825443879
 $14.99 | Paperback
Kregel Publications
About the book: Nazi scientists started many experiments. One never ended.

Roger Greene is a war hero. Raised in an orphanage, the only birthright he knows is the feeling that he was born to fly. Flying against the Axis Powers in World War II is everything he always dreamed--until the day he's shot down and lands in the hands of the enemy.

When Allied bombs destroy both his prison and the mad genius experimenting on POWs, Roger survives. Within hours, his wounds miraculously heal, thanks to those experiments. The Methuselah Project is a success--but this ace is still not free. Seventy years later, Roger hasn't aged a day, but he has nearly gone insane. This isn't Captain America--just a lousy existence only made passable by a new-found faith. The Bible provides the only reliable anchor for Roger's sanity and his soul. When he finally escapes, there's no angelic promise or personal prophecy of deliverance, just confusion. It's 2015--and the world has become an unrecognizable place.

Katherine Mueller--crack shot, genius, and real Southern Belle--offers to help him find his way home. Can he convince her of the truth of his crazy story? Can he continue to trust her when he finds out she works for the very organization he's trying to flee?

Thrown right into pulse-pounding action from the first page, readers will find themselves transported back in time to a believable, full-colored past, and then catapulted into the present once more. The historical back-and-forth adds a constantly moving element of suspense to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Chat With Vera's Review will be posted Oct. 5
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Kregal Publications in exchange for my review. Opinions are my own. No compensation was received for this review. Giveaway copy is provided by Litfuse Publicity Group.

14 comments:

  1. I know that medical experiments were conducted and that some left terrible, lifelong effects on people. I don't know the kinds of experiments and want to learn more. I think that experimenting on people is a terrible, despicable thing, especially against their will, and knowing that those people would be harmed for life.

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  2. I have heard of various experiments conducted on humans over the years but don't recall anything specific regarding Nazi Germany. However, it is not surprising to hear about it. My human reaction is that the ones conducting the experiments should have those same experiments conducted on them (the Old Testament version of an eye for an eye). I know that is not a Christ-like response. It's easy to say these things shouldn't be allowed but that's difficult since things like this are not done in public.

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  3. Hi Vera and friends! Just dropping by to thank Vera for this post. But while I'm here, allow me to assure you visitors that this book is strictly a novel. The whole experiment is a creation of my imagination. So please don't worry about atrocities or uncomfortable reading. You'll find suspense and romance, but nothing unseemly!

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    1. Thank you so much, Rick, for stopping by and for the assurance that the story is the fruit of your active imagination. I am totally enjoying the book and will have my review up here on Chat With Vera on 10/5/15.

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  4. Yes, I can personally relate to this time in Germany's history. My parents were there and I myself was born in a refugee camp after their escape from East Germany. Having gone to Poland, and visiting Auschwitz and other camps, I can more understand the entire picture. My mom was in a camp in today's Czech Republic. Hard times...

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    1. Sonja, such hard times. Their strength to endure and survive is great.

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  5. Wow, this looks like a good book. As a nurse I can only imagine. Breaks my heart thinking about it. Thank you for sharing Vera.

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  6. Just what I see on television but I am sure that is not the whole story. I think the book looks really interesting. Thanks.

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  7. sounds like an interesting premise and a good book to read. thanks for the contest

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  8. as far as experiments Germany did, I know they did them but have no idea what they were except I am sure more of their evil. I am glad they were stopped on all counts from continuing the barbarism they pursued.

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  10. I have not knowledge of the experiments conducted during WWII except for what I have seen on various sci-fi shows/movies. I'm willing to bet that some of what I have seen on TV, etc isn't far from the truth. Maybe with some embellishing. That's a scary thought.

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  11. Vera, thank you for introducing me to Rick and his work. I am so excited to read it.

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  12. This books sounds absolutely fascinating! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday this week!
    Tina

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