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The Grandshield Report
The world was on the brink of recovery, with wars ceasing and recession fading, a time of celebration. Economy around the world was on an upward swing. But when the WHO announced a new impending pandemic, endorsing a controversial scientific study, global panic ensued. As fear spread, protests erupted worldwide, demanding that the WHO do more than just issue warnings—they wanted solutions to stop the pandemic before it could begin. Then, something extraordinary happened, revolutionising the medical world forever.
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Published December 7, 2024
About the author
Jacob Prince
6 booksWriting has been a part of my life since childhood.
As a boy, I wrote short stories while my younger brother, Regimon, created sketches to accompany them. Together, we produced handwritten magazines and circulated them among our schoolmates. Before long, our little publications became surprisingly popular, and the encouragement we received from our young readers planted something in me that never truly disappeared.
At home, creativity took another form. In our large joint family, we produced a handwritten daily newspaper complete with its own brand name, imaginary advertisements, family news and, of course, a little newsroom politics. Our father was the President and our mother the Prime Minister. With a large family providing an eager readership, the newspaper became an anticipated evening ritual. Our elder brothers, Achenkunjachayan and Babuchayan, proudly carried copies to their workplaces, where their colleagues became my first readers beyond the family.
As a teenager, I began sending short stories and essays to local publications. Many returned with polite regrets. A few were eventually accepted, giving me my first taste of seeing my words in print. Then professional studies and a demanding career gradually pushed writing into the background.
For decades, my professional life as an engineer, consultant and businessman occupied most of my time. Yet stories continued to accumulate quietly—drawn from people I met, places I experienced, events that changed me, and questions about life that never quite went away.
When I eventually returned seriously to writing, I began with the most natural subject I knew: my own life. My memoirs became an attempt to preserve experiences that were sometimes painful, sometimes joyful, and often unexpectedly transformative.
But the return to writing opened another door.
I began creating fiction—stories that allowed me to explore questions that real life does not always answer: What makes us human? How does a community survive adversity? Can ordinary people change the world without hatred? What happens when memory becomes more powerful than fear? And, perhaps most intriguingly, who are the quiet companions who appear in our lives at precisely the moments when we need them?
These questions eventually gave birth to Living Among Us and the novels that followed, alongside my other works in fiction, including medical science fiction.
Today, I write not because I have finally found all the answers, but because I have discovered that some questions are worth turning into stories.
Life has unfolded like a long reverie. I have learned to place its bitter episodes gently into the deep freezer of memory, while preserving the moments of love, courage, friendship and wonder. And I continue forward, carrying both—the difficult memories and the beautiful ones—resolved to savour the dream for as long as the journey lasts.
As a boy, I wrote short stories while my younger brother, Regimon, created sketches to accompany them. Together, we produced handwritten magazines and circulated them among our schoolmates. Before long, our little publications became surprisingly popular, and the encouragement we received from our young readers planted something in me that never truly disappeared.
At home, creativity took another form. In our large joint family, we produced a handwritten daily newspaper complete with its own brand name, imaginary advertisements, family news and, of course, a little newsroom politics. Our father was the President and our mother the Prime Minister. With a large family providing an eager readership, the newspaper became an anticipated evening ritual. Our elder brothers, Achenkunjachayan and Babuchayan, proudly carried copies to their workplaces, where their colleagues became my first readers beyond the family.
As a teenager, I began sending short stories and essays to local publications. Many returned with polite regrets. A few were eventually accepted, giving me my first taste of seeing my words in print. Then professional studies and a demanding career gradually pushed writing into the background.
For decades, my professional life as an engineer, consultant and businessman occupied most of my time. Yet stories continued to accumulate quietly—drawn from people I met, places I experienced, events that changed me, and questions about life that never quite went away.
When I eventually returned seriously to writing, I began with the most natural subject I knew: my own life. My memoirs became an attempt to preserve experiences that were sometimes painful, sometimes joyful, and often unexpectedly transformative.
But the return to writing opened another door.
I began creating fiction—stories that allowed me to explore questions that real life does not always answer: What makes us human? How does a community survive adversity? Can ordinary people change the world without hatred? What happens when memory becomes more powerful than fear? And, perhaps most intriguingly, who are the quiet companions who appear in our lives at precisely the moments when we need them?
These questions eventually gave birth to Living Among Us and the novels that followed, alongside my other works in fiction, including medical science fiction.
Today, I write not because I have finally found all the answers, but because I have discovered that some questions are worth turning into stories.
Life has unfolded like a long reverie. I have learned to place its bitter episodes gently into the deep freezer of memory, while preserving the moments of love, courage, friendship and wonder. And I continue forward, carrying both—the difficult memories and the beautiful ones—resolved to savour the dream for as long as the journey lasts.
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September 4, 2025
I just finished *The Grandshield Report* by Jacob Prince, and it’s a thought-provoking, inspiring read that blends futuristic vision with a gripping call to action. This imaginative "report" set in a world on the brink of another pandemic hooked me with its bold ideas and hopeful message. It’s not just a story—it’s a wake-up call about the future of healthcare and humanity’s role in shaping it.
The book follows a group of innovators who rise up during a time of crisis, using biotech, AI, and genetic engineering to transform medicine. I loved how they evolve into a trusted global auditing agency, holding the medical industry accountable. The stakes feel real, especially when you see the powerful, unexpected enemies they face—keeping you guessing about who’s behind the resistance and why. The narrative is fast-paced, with vivid descriptions of their investigations into shady practices, making every chapter feel urgent and intense.
What really stood out was the balance of innovation and ethics. The group’s mission to ensure science serves humanity, not just profit, hit home for me. It’s a refreshing take on a future where technology could either save or doom us, and Prince nails the tension. The challenges they face—like rooting out corruption and fighting a black market—felt scarily plausible, yet their determination kept me hopeful.
The writing is clear and engaging, blending technical details with human stories that make you care. While it’s a fictional report set in an undefined future, it never feels far-fetched—it’s more like a vision we could actually reach. *The Grandshield Report* is a must-read for anyone who loves futuristic thrillers with heart and purpose. It left me thinking about how we can build a healthier, fairer world today.
The book follows a group of innovators who rise up during a time of crisis, using biotech, AI, and genetic engineering to transform medicine. I loved how they evolve into a trusted global auditing agency, holding the medical industry accountable. The stakes feel real, especially when you see the powerful, unexpected enemies they face—keeping you guessing about who’s behind the resistance and why. The narrative is fast-paced, with vivid descriptions of their investigations into shady practices, making every chapter feel urgent and intense.
What really stood out was the balance of innovation and ethics. The group’s mission to ensure science serves humanity, not just profit, hit home for me. It’s a refreshing take on a future where technology could either save or doom us, and Prince nails the tension. The challenges they face—like rooting out corruption and fighting a black market—felt scarily plausible, yet their determination kept me hopeful.
The writing is clear and engaging, blending technical details with human stories that make you care. While it’s a fictional report set in an undefined future, it never feels far-fetched—it’s more like a vision we could actually reach. *The Grandshield Report* is a must-read for anyone who loves futuristic thrillers with heart and purpose. It left me thinking about how we can build a healthier, fairer world today.
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