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LISA: Lifeform in Suspended Animation
It is said that, of all things, hope is the last to die. After thousands of years and numerous attempts by humanity to alter its unwavering tendency towards civilizational suicide, even the hope that springs eternal was beginning to fade.
Following seventy thousand years of undisturbed slumber, the vessel of a planetary empire that had followed its own predetermined path to destruction eons earlier had finally reawakened, bringing with her the potential to change everything. Embodying all that was benevolent and beautiful from innumerable long-forgotten cultures, this lifeform in suspended animation also possessed the power necessary to prevent her gifts from being corrupted by those who will eternally thirst for dominion over others.
As she embarks upon a solemn journey in search of those hidden gems of humanity worth saving in a world that may not deserve to be saved, the only question remaining "Will she find them, and will they be enough to persuade her to reveal the secrets that could literally change the trajectory of humankind?"
Following seventy thousand years of undisturbed slumber, the vessel of a planetary empire that had followed its own predetermined path to destruction eons earlier had finally reawakened, bringing with her the potential to change everything. Embodying all that was benevolent and beautiful from innumerable long-forgotten cultures, this lifeform in suspended animation also possessed the power necessary to prevent her gifts from being corrupted by those who will eternally thirst for dominion over others.
As she embarks upon a solemn journey in search of those hidden gems of humanity worth saving in a world that may not deserve to be saved, the only question remaining "Will she find them, and will they be enough to persuade her to reveal the secrets that could literally change the trajectory of humankind?"
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2024
About the author
Riano D. McFarland
53 books6 followersRiano McFarland is an Amazon #1 bestselling novelist and former professional entertainer with an international history. Born in Germany in 1963, he is both the son of a retired US Air Force veteran and an Air Force veteran himself. After spending 17 years in Europe and achieving notoriety as an international recording artist, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1999, where he quickly established himself as a successful entertainer. Having literally thousands of successful performances under his belt, Riano is a natural when it comes to dealing with and communicating his message to audiences. His sincere smile and easygoing nature quickly put acquaintances at ease with him, allowing him to connect with them on a much deeper personal level—something that contributes substantially to his emotionally riveting style of storytelling. Furthermore, having lived in or visited many of the areas described in his novels, he can connect the readers to those places using factual descriptions and impressions, having personally observed them. After transitioning to full-time writing, he now resides in the Greater Nashville area, continuing his literary journey.
Riano has been writing poetry, essays, short stories, tradeshow editorials, and talent information descriptions for over 40 years, collectively. His style stands apart from many authors in that, while his talent for weaving clues into the very fabric of his stories gives them depth and a sense of credibility, each of his novels is distinctly different from the others. Whether describing the relationship between a loyal dog and his loving owner in ODIN, following the development of an introverted boy-genius in JAKE’S DRAGON, chronicling the effects of extraterrestrial intelligence on the development and fate of all mankind in THE ARTIFACT, documenting the 120-mile journey of a determined little dachshund and his trusted chaperone in AS FAR AS I CAN GO, capturing the magical friendship of a dog, a horse, and a Native American girl in THE SEARCH FOR BROKEN SKY, exploring the depths of human relationships in WATER, or describing the parallels between people and the objects they hold sacred in I FIX BROKEN THINGS, Riano tactfully draws you into an inescapable web of emotional involvement with each additional chapter and each new character introduced. Added to that, his painstaking research when developing plots and storylines gives his novels substance, which can hold up under even the staunchest of reader scrutiny.
Possessing an uncanny flair for building creative tension and suspense within a realistic plot, Riano pulls readers into the story as if they were, themselves, always intended to have a starring role in it. Furthermore, by skillfully blending historical fact with elements of fiction, Riano makes the impossible appear plausible, while his intensely detailed descriptions bring characters and locations vividly into focus.
Although it’s certain you'll love the destination to which he'll deliver you, you'll never guess the routes he'll take to get you there, so you may as well just dive in and enjoy the ride, which is certain to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last paragraph!
Riano has been writing poetry, essays, short stories, tradeshow editorials, and talent information descriptions for over 40 years, collectively. His style stands apart from many authors in that, while his talent for weaving clues into the very fabric of his stories gives them depth and a sense of credibility, each of his novels is distinctly different from the others. Whether describing the relationship between a loyal dog and his loving owner in ODIN, following the development of an introverted boy-genius in JAKE’S DRAGON, chronicling the effects of extraterrestrial intelligence on the development and fate of all mankind in THE ARTIFACT, documenting the 120-mile journey of a determined little dachshund and his trusted chaperone in AS FAR AS I CAN GO, capturing the magical friendship of a dog, a horse, and a Native American girl in THE SEARCH FOR BROKEN SKY, exploring the depths of human relationships in WATER, or describing the parallels between people and the objects they hold sacred in I FIX BROKEN THINGS, Riano tactfully draws you into an inescapable web of emotional involvement with each additional chapter and each new character introduced. Added to that, his painstaking research when developing plots and storylines gives his novels substance, which can hold up under even the staunchest of reader scrutiny.
Possessing an uncanny flair for building creative tension and suspense within a realistic plot, Riano pulls readers into the story as if they were, themselves, always intended to have a starring role in it. Furthermore, by skillfully blending historical fact with elements of fiction, Riano makes the impossible appear plausible, while his intensely detailed descriptions bring characters and locations vividly into focus.
Although it’s certain you'll love the destination to which he'll deliver you, you'll never guess the routes he'll take to get you there, so you may as well just dive in and enjoy the ride, which is certain to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last paragraph!
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June 8, 2024
loved the narration of Maya Murphy
We meet Lisa who has taken form of a human. She has been in a sleep for seventy thousand years and has finally reawakened. So bringing the potential to change everything. She is all that is good
Soon Lisa finds herself embarks upon a journey in the hope of finding the hidden gems of humanity worth saving in a world that may not deserve to be saved. What will happen if she finds them. Will she be able to reveal the secrets that could literally change the path of mankind.
We meet Lisa who has taken form of a human. She has been in a sleep for seventy thousand years and has finally reawakened. So bringing the potential to change everything. She is all that is good
Soon Lisa finds herself embarks upon a journey in the hope of finding the hidden gems of humanity worth saving in a world that may not deserve to be saved. What will happen if she finds them. Will she be able to reveal the secrets that could literally change the path of mankind.
August 15, 2024
After a slumber of thousands of years, Lisa takes a human form.
The story begins with Lisa's journey on Earth. She is beautiful and pure. She will determine whether humanity should be saved. Can she change humankind's path?
This mesmerizing fantasy adventure asks the big questions of good vs. evil, and the storyline will intrigue you until the end.
The story begins with Lisa's journey on Earth. She is beautiful and pure. She will determine whether humanity should be saved. Can she change humankind's path?
This mesmerizing fantasy adventure asks the big questions of good vs. evil, and the storyline will intrigue you until the end.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews