Pools of Deception: A Curve of Humanity Story

Curve of Humanity

by Maquel A. Jacob

Aliens crashing on Earth in the 1970s, lead to an explosion of hybrid humans. Some with powerful abilities, others lying dormant. Tossing the 21st century Olympics on its head.The United States’ Olympics Aquatic committee, hell bent on regaining their glory in the only event they dominated, needs a savior from the swim team. They get more than they bargained for.Enter Frankie Mel Donovan, the golden boy, drunk on fame and notoriety. Gerald, a married committee member who finally finds his true soulmate. Blane and Ravi, two swimmers with delusions of grandeur and consumed with envy. Even the head coach shows questionable ethics.The committee can’t keep a leash on the giant mess.Who knew the Olympics were so scandalous?Dive into an angsty, profanity laden alternate history with a pool full of egomaniacs. Part of the Curve of Humanity timeline.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2023

About the author

Maquel A. Jacob has had a passion for the written word since the age of seven, reading everything she could get her hands on which included encyclopedias and the thesaurus. At twelve, she had her first encounter with a Stephen King novel and was hooked. She became inspired to write her own brand of fiction. Combining multiple genres is her way of keeping things interesting.
Always ready to learn new things, her search for knowledge never ceases. So far she has an Accounting degree, a Business Administration degree, became a certified Nail Technician via Cosmetology school and studied Digital Film and Video at the Art Institute of Portland.
She is a huge Anime fan, loves a great bottle of wine and rocks out to heavy metal music. Green and lush Oregon is where she currently resides spinning imaginary worlds in her head while daydreaming.