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The Orion Project
Nothing could have prepared them for what they saw… “A man, partially covered in wrappings, stood next to the half-open sarcophagus of Tonemcadu. At his feet was a pile of more wrappings.” Thus begins this story of historic intrigue and human connection that transcends chronological time.
Ancient Egypt and present-day Chicago become intimately intertwined the moment that two Chicago Museum archeologists witness the reawakening of a mummified man from his museum-restored sarcophagus. Tonemcadu, a wise man from the ancient time of the Pharaohs, awakens with a purpose. He has a crucial mission to accomplish, entrusted to him by his people’s great leader. To do so, Tonemcadu must find his way back to the Great Pyramid despite the daunting roadblocks of the modern world that stand in his way.
Alone and without resources after a miscommunication with the two archeologists who befriended and sheltered him in their home, Tonemcadu embarks on a solo mission to Egypt. To arrive at the Great Pyramid in time to achieve his mission, Tonemcadu must apply his extraordinary skill, ancient wisdom, and physical strength. During his unique odyssey through time and space, Tonemcadu teaches as much as he learns, discovering along the way that the one constant presence throughout the centuries is love. In the end, through challenges, chance encounters, and unexpected adventures, Tonemcadu will prove whether his actions justify the enormous trust the pharaoh placed in him over 3,500 years earlier.
Many startling plot twists engage the reader in this fast-paced novel. The Orion Project offers a unique look at today's society from the perspective of a man from a different time and a very different world.
Ancient Egypt and present-day Chicago become intimately intertwined the moment that two Chicago Museum archeologists witness the reawakening of a mummified man from his museum-restored sarcophagus. Tonemcadu, a wise man from the ancient time of the Pharaohs, awakens with a purpose. He has a crucial mission to accomplish, entrusted to him by his people’s great leader. To do so, Tonemcadu must find his way back to the Great Pyramid despite the daunting roadblocks of the modern world that stand in his way.
Alone and without resources after a miscommunication with the two archeologists who befriended and sheltered him in their home, Tonemcadu embarks on a solo mission to Egypt. To arrive at the Great Pyramid in time to achieve his mission, Tonemcadu must apply his extraordinary skill, ancient wisdom, and physical strength. During his unique odyssey through time and space, Tonemcadu teaches as much as he learns, discovering along the way that the one constant presence throughout the centuries is love. In the end, through challenges, chance encounters, and unexpected adventures, Tonemcadu will prove whether his actions justify the enormous trust the pharaoh placed in him over 3,500 years earlier.
Many startling plot twists engage the reader in this fast-paced novel. The Orion Project offers a unique look at today's society from the perspective of a man from a different time and a very different world.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2011
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About the author
Edward Marin
2 books15 followersA Miami resident and an accountant by training, Edward Marin developed from an early age what became a life-long interest in ancient Egypt.
The Orion Project is the first in a projected series featuring its protagonist, Tonemcadu.
The Orion Project is the first in a projected series featuring its protagonist, Tonemcadu.
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March 29, 2012
I won this book from Goodreads. Awesome story. i wasn't 100% when I read the premise, but thought it sounded interesting. The way the story reads is very fluid and easy to follow. There are a couple of relationship dynamics in the story that are explained without deviating from the main plot. I thought it was a very good book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good story to read. I will be handing the book to my husband next. also if there is a sequel, I would be interested in reading more about Tonemcadu and Barbara and Dan and Linda!
April 21, 2012
The 2012 Project was sent to me and I was told it was an urban fantasy. I thought, maybe I can get into it. But what I found within it was was a hidden treasure, a romance story of someone from another time falling in love with someone not from their era. The mystical way that Marin interweaves fantasy and romance is quite breathtaking in this contemporary novel. The other part of this novel that I found incredible was all the "wise sayings" from the main character Tonemancadu. I have heard that this book has a sequel, and I for one cannot wait to be one of the first to read it!!!! Wonderful job Mr. Marin! You have converted a strictly romance fiction reader, to one who will now consider fantasy books!
April 15, 2012
The 2012 Project appealed to me because it has it all! An all-in-one fantasy/ adventure/ romance novel, well-written and realistic. It wasn't extremely fast-paced, and it logically followed the steps of "Tony" as he adjusted to this modern age and worked to accomplish his goals.
I appreciated the realistic take on the situation, and the romantic interlude made the whole story more enticing.
Overall, I would recommend reading this book.
I appreciated the realistic take on the situation, and the romantic interlude made the whole story more enticing.
Overall, I would recommend reading this book.
November 26, 2013
This book is not even close to what I expected it to be. Interesting premise . . . a 3300 year old mummy in a NY museum has come to life and is trying to fulfill a mission he is destined to complete IN EGYPT.
In the span of a couple months, he learns to read and write English and gets a job at a pizzeria so he can get the money to get home.
So many inconsistencies that I don't know where to begin. I guess the biggest issue so far (I'm only 34% into it) is that the couple that rescue him from the museum help him with language and customs in the US and for some reason, they are teaching him what a hyperbole is. How many times does that word come up in any conversation?
I'm going to finish this book, even though I find myself constantly rolling my eyes at the absurdity of the situations. I find it very difficult not to finish a book once I start. So I trudge onward . . .
54% done
Tonemcadu is trying to get back home to Egypt to complete 'his mission' and boards a plane for the first time. He is not scared, does not ask questions about the plane like you would expect of someone from ancient Egypt. I don't get this book.
I will, however, finish it, no matter how unbelievable it becomes.
Finished it. MANY inconsistencies throughout.
In the span of a couple months, he learns to read and write English and gets a job at a pizzeria so he can get the money to get home.
So many inconsistencies that I don't know where to begin. I guess the biggest issue so far (I'm only 34% into it) is that the couple that rescue him from the museum help him with language and customs in the US and for some reason, they are teaching him what a hyperbole is. How many times does that word come up in any conversation?
I'm going to finish this book, even though I find myself constantly rolling my eyes at the absurdity of the situations. I find it very difficult not to finish a book once I start. So I trudge onward . . .
54% done
Tonemcadu is trying to get back home to Egypt to complete 'his mission' and boards a plane for the first time. He is not scared, does not ask questions about the plane like you would expect of someone from ancient Egypt. I don't get this book.
I will, however, finish it, no matter how unbelievable it becomes.
Finished it. MANY inconsistencies throughout.
April 12, 2012
I recently had the pleasure of reading this wonderful urban fantasy. It was excellent. One of the most intriguing things about this novel is that it seems to transport you to the mentality of against Egypt. This story is a page turner from the beginning until the very end.
Also I find myself to be a romantic at heart, and the fact that the protagonist falls in love, really sends a symbolic message that love really does transcend time. I hear that this is going to be a series. The only thing that I ask of Mr. Marin is that he gets his next book out quickly!! I can't wait to read more!!
Also I find myself to be a romantic at heart, and the fact that the protagonist falls in love, really sends a symbolic message that love really does transcend time. I hear that this is going to be a series. The only thing that I ask of Mr. Marin is that he gets his next book out quickly!! I can't wait to read more!!
February 21, 2013
I won this book on Goodreads! I like this book! It had a mix of the modern and the ancient, the differences and some similarities. The story move along quickly and had a happy ending for Tonemcadu.
September 26, 2013
The Orion Project is a fun story when two cultures separated by half the world and three thousand years come together. Interesting thought experiments about culture and values are in this tale of adventure, mystery and love. A good fun read that I was lucky to win through Goodreads First Reads.
June 10, 2012
The book was a fast read but was very good. The outer space seemed a bit out of place but anything is possible.
March 12, 2014
Disappointing. Do not waste your time on this one.
I am in the midst of trying many different genres in hopes of expanding from my inclination toward crime drama or spy novels. So, I took a chance on what I thought was an archeological mystery. Instead, what I got was an amateurish attempt to create a plot around an ancient mummy "reawakening" after 3300 years.
The holes in the plot and inexplicable way that a reawakened mummy can progress to the point of performing as Tonemcadu, the mummy, does in this story are so numerous as to defy counting. And if the plot where not poorly enough conceived the characters may have been worse.
In the end the story devolves into an environmentalist and social message that was just so very unnecessary.
Fortunately, the book is relatively short and I was able to be done and move on to something better, I hope!
I am in the midst of trying many different genres in hopes of expanding from my inclination toward crime drama or spy novels. So, I took a chance on what I thought was an archeological mystery. Instead, what I got was an amateurish attempt to create a plot around an ancient mummy "reawakening" after 3300 years.
The holes in the plot and inexplicable way that a reawakened mummy can progress to the point of performing as Tonemcadu, the mummy, does in this story are so numerous as to defy counting. And if the plot where not poorly enough conceived the characters may have been worse.
In the end the story devolves into an environmentalist and social message that was just so very unnecessary.
Fortunately, the book is relatively short and I was able to be done and move on to something better, I hope!
March 26, 2012
I expected a rollicking adventure book, with a mysterious mummy that awakens after 3000+ years, him being chased across countries and continents by bad guys, as he makes his way back to Egypt to complete a crucial mission, but I was disappointed. When the mummy awakens, he has two months to complete his mission, yet he spends one month learning English with the museum workers who find him and bring him home, then he spends another month working as a cleaner in a pizzeria to earn money for airfare to Egypt, then spends 17 days on a cruise ship getting to Egypt! This inattention to the story's timeline was frustrating, as was the lack of action in the first 3/4 of the book. The final resolution was somewhat interesting, but couldn't make up for the rest of the story.
December 20, 2014
In Edward Marin's The Orion Project, this action-adventure was something different than your typical action-adventure novel. For Dan and Linda, two museum workers who were in charge of the Egyptian sarcophagi for display. When one mummy named Tonemcadu reawakened, it took them a wild ride for them. From there, they taught him English and the modern technology, when he informed him about his special project. Later on, he went on his adventure to find work, love, and to complete his mission with some complications with a surprise ending. This action-adventure had some fantasy elements in it, too.
March 3, 2014
Fast, fun read. A little bit goofy, lazy, I don't know. Doesn't seem like a whole lot of effort was devoted to plot. Coulda been a whole lot better with a tiny bit of effort on the author's part, I think.
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