PROGENETER II - Immortality: Endgame

by Steve Bareham

The reclusive order of warrior Mayan monks protected the crystal skull for 5,000 years, but now, in 2012, its secret is out, and the price of failure may be billions of lives. Action, adventure, romance, danger, and important life issues abound in this 2-book set that asks: What would you do to live for 250 years: virtual immortality? Some would spend every cent they have, others would kill...tripled lifespans sound fantastic, but being nearly immortal would doom an already overpopulated planet: 10 billion people by 2050 says the UN and 15B by 2100: Apocalypse! This is what the tiny tribe of Mayans living in the Grand Canyon have to stop. It's a Mayan apocalyse and prophesy of a different order.

PROGENETER is an action-packed 213,000-word (700-paper-back pages) paranormal suspense saga that spans centuries, from Mayans who escaped the expedition of a Spanish conquistador to current day. Learning that the tribe, and the secret blood formula, cannot be bought, the CEO sends mercenaries; a wonderfully crafted, yet violent showdown is unavoidable.

Central characters are Mekel Mak'ina, leader of the mysterious Mavas u Ch'an and guardian of secrets intended to help humans but that now threaten his people and all life. And Dr. Helen Murray, the researcher sent to persuade the Mayans to share the immortality miracle. She comes to discover, but she finds much more than she could ever have imagined...including the charasmatic Mekel!

PROGENETER is a rare read for those who like to learn as they are entertained. In 40 years, humans may face the most significant challenge ever, yet no one seems concerned. BONUS: 75 brilliant color photos bring visual life to the plot. Exerpts:

300 pages, ebook

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

Steve Bareham has written 15 books (12 nonfiction and three fiction), through publishers such as Harper Collins, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, and EduServ. He teaches human resources, marketing, business communication, critical thinking, and cross cultural communication courses to management students at Selkirk College in Canada.

Reviews

[Emma Mackay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exceptional book, not average in any respect. You can tell that the author put a LOT of thought into the writing and the research. Not often that you get fiction and facts woven together like this and it's refreshing to think I'm learning about a bunch of different things for my money. I should warn that it isn't a light read in terms of language sophistication, but I think that's good. So much fiction these days is about as simple as "see Spot run" and it seems books are pumped out for Grade 8 mentalities. This one isn't so read some sample content first to be sure. If you like well crafted fiction with a literary bent, try it.

[Hawkins Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read, great info and complex plot. Way above average.

[Gill Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve Bareham isn’t new to writing, but this is his first work of fiction, so I read a bunch of sample content before I bought the novel. I was hooked within a couple of pages. The writing is sophisticated but not stuffy and the characters are well developed as is the plot. And what a plot. It’s all about adding a couple of centuries to people’s lifespans and what that would mean to the planet. And within all that, you get an order of modern-day warrior monks doing battle with bad guy mercenaries sent by a drug company CEO to get the life extension formula “at any cost.” There’s action and intrigue from the Grand Canyon, to Washington, to Nelson, a small city in Canada. Not a dull page in two full-length books and that’s saying something.

[Rob Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a fan of genres such as Clive Cussler, Lee Child, or J.A. Jance, it's time to kick it up a notch! Many writers of popular fiction become predictable in their outcomes in spite of initially great story lines. Steve Bareham has created a new and refreshing approach combining a "can't put it down" story line intertwined with the opportunity to learn about real life issues.The Progeneter series are gripping and informative leaving the reader satisfied as a reader of fiction and better informed as an inhabitant of our planet. If reading is a passion for entertainment and personal growth, this is a must read.

[George Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two books cover a lot of ground so you really get your money's worth through the exploration of creative theories about how the Mayan civilization rose and fell, moving along through days of the old west and within about 70 pages up to modern day when the action moves from the U.S. to the wilderness of Canada. The writer does a great job of character development and scene setting. Best books I've read in a long time.

[Glen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of research went into this book and a lot of thought on how our species handles itself as a whole.
It's an interesting question to ask as to whether we are programmed to be violent, predisposed towards lashing out at those that are not like us culturally, and incapable of ever steering our ship away from it's eventual collision course of self extinction.
The book itself had plenty of action between it's philosophical questions which I enjoyed but, it almost fell below a five star rating for me for two reasons. I had zero interest in the romance between Miss Murray and Mekel. It felt distracting and unnecessary. Secondly given the Mauvas Au Caan's scientific nature and non belief in God's there was no real explanation as to the origin of the crystal skulls. Were they formed from mere organisms into that fashion? Little confusing. Regardless the overall statement of the book is a profound one and a very recommended read.

[Barry]

Barry Northey...
a great read all- combining interesting & mind-altering socio-psychological-scientific fact with 'want to read on & on' exciting fiction...most important is the 'message' tho - read it & find out for yourself ...