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The Second Intelligent Species: The Cyclical Earth
A few hundred years into the future, the human population has reached twelve billion. Meat is grown in factories in vats containing nonliving slabs of protein.
God promised mankind that never again would He flood the Earth with water. This time, the Earth burns.
A handful of people must learn to endure using long-forgotten survival skills. As Nick and Beth search for other survivors and adapt to this new world, they are turned away by the few groups that they do find. Their struggles are numerous, the friends they find are few, and tragedy continues to plague them.
Unaccustomed to living off the land and unable to adapt, most humans who have survived the Fire die out. The story shows how fragile mankind has become and how easily things could change so quickly.
In this sci-fi, dystopian adventure, author Dale Langlois takes us on a journey of “What could be …”, and also shows us the possible reasons “Why is it this way …” Written in the best sci-fi fashion of extreme possibilities, Mr. Langlois leaves us to draw our own conclusions. Are these events Nature-driven? Was this all part of God’s plan? Did God take these Nature-driven events and work them to His favor? Is there a God in charge of it all, or is Nature the controller of the Universe? “The Second Intelligent Species: The Cyclical Earth” is a thought-provoking, philosophical read that will stay with you for days after turning the last page.
God promised mankind that never again would He flood the Earth with water. This time, the Earth burns.
A handful of people must learn to endure using long-forgotten survival skills. As Nick and Beth search for other survivors and adapt to this new world, they are turned away by the few groups that they do find. Their struggles are numerous, the friends they find are few, and tragedy continues to plague them.
Unaccustomed to living off the land and unable to adapt, most humans who have survived the Fire die out. The story shows how fragile mankind has become and how easily things could change so quickly.
In this sci-fi, dystopian adventure, author Dale Langlois takes us on a journey of “What could be …”, and also shows us the possible reasons “Why is it this way …” Written in the best sci-fi fashion of extreme possibilities, Mr. Langlois leaves us to draw our own conclusions. Are these events Nature-driven? Was this all part of God’s plan? Did God take these Nature-driven events and work them to His favor? Is there a God in charge of it all, or is Nature the controller of the Universe? “The Second Intelligent Species: The Cyclical Earth” is a thought-provoking, philosophical read that will stay with you for days after turning the last page.
354 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2013
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About the author
Dale Langlois
1 book2 followers As I began writing “The Second Intelligent Species”, it occurred to me that I could work a lot faster if I learned how to type it out on a computer! So I headed to the library and checked out a book on typing. At age forty-five, I was prepared to learn new tricks. A few odd years later, and I am proud to have published my very first novel.
“The Second Intelligent Species” stems from my years of interest in the sciences. As the story began to unfold in my mind, I began telling my friends at work about the concept. My slogan, “Sci-Fi for the Working Guy” was born! Using my love of science, and my natural tendencies as a philosophical questioner, I wrote this novel to leave the reader questioning: What if these things really came to pass? Who, ultimately, is in control of what happens to the human race … is it God or Nature?
I hope you get as much pleasure from reading “The Second Intelligent Species”, as I did from creating it. Drop me an email and let me know what you thought!
Dale
“The Second Intelligent Species” stems from my years of interest in the sciences. As the story began to unfold in my mind, I began telling my friends at work about the concept. My slogan, “Sci-Fi for the Working Guy” was born! Using my love of science, and my natural tendencies as a philosophical questioner, I wrote this novel to leave the reader questioning: What if these things really came to pass? Who, ultimately, is in control of what happens to the human race … is it God or Nature?
I hope you get as much pleasure from reading “The Second Intelligent Species”, as I did from creating it. Drop me an email and let me know what you thought!
Dale
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July 3, 2013
I was given this book through a Goodreads give-away, but the review is all my opinion, for which I have not been compensated.
I wanted to like this book. The writing is good (although simple). The story is easy to follow. The concept is interesting. The main characters are understandable & likeable. Alas, I didn't make it much past page 100, because I couldn't tolerate the violence and ick-factor. I was hoping the story would have concentrated more on recovery, and perhaps it did later on, but one-third through the book, the story was getting more gross, not less. I did skip to the end (not something I normally do), and it seemed at least a bit better then. It did end kind of abruptly (perhaps it wouldn't have seemed so if I had read the entire book).
So, if you have a weak stomach, I suggest you not bother with this book. If you like reality-type horror and very gritty survival stories, though, you might give it a try.
I wanted to like this book. The writing is good (although simple). The story is easy to follow. The concept is interesting. The main characters are understandable & likeable. Alas, I didn't make it much past page 100, because I couldn't tolerate the violence and ick-factor. I was hoping the story would have concentrated more on recovery, and perhaps it did later on, but one-third through the book, the story was getting more gross, not less. I did skip to the end (not something I normally do), and it seemed at least a bit better then. It did end kind of abruptly (perhaps it wouldn't have seemed so if I had read the entire book).
So, if you have a weak stomach, I suggest you not bother with this book. If you like reality-type horror and very gritty survival stories, though, you might give it a try.
November 15, 2013
Won this book from Good Read and what a wonderful read it was.
Excellent story of survival and life
Excellent story of survival and life
March 25, 2021
This book is complete into itself. Not a series. Very dystopian. The ending is abrupt,sad, and lacks all hope. It lives up to it's title, but left me empty.
July 10, 2015
Engrossing and Makes Me Want to Live in a Cave
This is one of those stories that will stick with you awhile, maybe because much of it seems plausible. I liked the simple yet thorough take on The End. I also enjoyed the main character and hope there will be another book--although based on the epilogue it doesn't seem likely!
This is one of those stories that will stick with you awhile, maybe because much of it seems plausible. I liked the simple yet thorough take on The End. I also enjoyed the main character and hope there will be another book--although based on the epilogue it doesn't seem likely!
November 25, 2013
I absolutly luvd the book from front to back amazing ! Couldnt put it dwn till i was finished ! A definite page turner !!!! Highly recommend !
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October 13, 2015Eh?
Character development ok,
Sci-fi, so,so....
This 20 word crap is a pain in the butt, so sometimes need filler.
'Bye
Character development ok,
Sci-fi, so,so....
This 20 word crap is a pain in the butt, so sometimes need filler.
'Bye
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews