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Progenitor
Humanity’s greatest achievement exposes our greatest weakness.
Kalea Kerner was an electrical engineer focused on taking over her father’s company, until her uncle sat up from his deathbed and healed her broken foot. The miracle of their healing without the aid of recently developed nanotechnology puzzles doctors, especially when other cases of miracle healings are revealed. When the witnesses to the resurrections begin to demonstrate abilities beyond human capacity, both medical professionals and government leaders are desperate to discover why witnesses to the healings are evolving, while the people who healed them are degenerating through their original diseases. These strange events on the brink of the twenty first century unite doctors, scientists, and ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down grappling with the possibility that something greater than their advanced technology may have come into the world.
Is it a miracle? Is it a side effect of increased technology? Or is it something else?
Kalea Kerner was an electrical engineer focused on taking over her father’s company, until her uncle sat up from his deathbed and healed her broken foot. The miracle of their healing without the aid of recently developed nanotechnology puzzles doctors, especially when other cases of miracle healings are revealed. When the witnesses to the resurrections begin to demonstrate abilities beyond human capacity, both medical professionals and government leaders are desperate to discover why witnesses to the healings are evolving, while the people who healed them are degenerating through their original diseases. These strange events on the brink of the twenty first century unite doctors, scientists, and ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down grappling with the possibility that something greater than their advanced technology may have come into the world.
Is it a miracle? Is it a side effect of increased technology? Or is it something else?
192 pages, ebook
First published April 21, 2016
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Sherri Fulmer Moorer
73 books95 followersMost writers use their bio an explanation of who they are and why they write. I’ll make this simple. My name is Sherri Fulmer Moorer. I write because I’ve always loved to do it, and ebooks gave me an opportunity to share those stories with readers that I just couldn’t pass up. The purpose of my writing is to escape reality and experience the adventure of ordinary people dealing with extraordinary circumstances.
I work full time in an administrative job, which is great for keeping me in touch with people and reality and, in turn, inspires to write more. I’m married with two parrots that keep our hearts, home, and lives filled with joy and silliness that most people find strange. I’m a borderline introvert/extrovert who’s kindred spirit, according to online quizzes, is Scooter from The Muppets when the introvert wins, and a Sith Inquisitor when the extrovert wins.
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I work full time in an administrative job, which is great for keeping me in touch with people and reality and, in turn, inspires to write more. I’m married with two parrots that keep our hearts, home, and lives filled with joy and silliness that most people find strange. I’m a borderline introvert/extrovert who’s kindred spirit, according to online quizzes, is Scooter from The Muppets when the introvert wins, and a Sith Inquisitor when the extrovert wins.
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July 19, 2024
I really liked it.
July 28, 2016
What happens when the terminally ill are miraculously healed? How does the world react to that? What is its origin? What happens when the witnesses to these cures begin developing superpowers? Progenitor, first in the Earthside Trilogy, attempts to answer these questions, with some intriguing twists and turns along the way, ranging through hospitals, Congress, and into interstellar space.
For a story with a main plot device that is a staple in science fiction—sudden onset superpowers—Progenitor is surprisingly original. The protagonists are all well-established adults. It's nice to see this in a novel with sudden onset superpowers, since most feature characters in their teens to mid-twenties.
he most original aspect of the book was its intense sense of family. Almost every main character is related. In most of this genre the characters are often loners, orphans, or lonely orphans. The family bonds are a major element of the plot, giving more weight to characters' concerns. Without this sense of family, this tale could have been another sterile sci-fi thriller.
Family is also the major theme of the book, especially the fallout of family tragedy. For all the well-done technical discussions and political interplay, it's family that is the dominant motivation for characters.
Anyone concerned about content should be aware that terminal illness, especially Alzheimer's and dementia, is very central. The book doesn't focus on the details, primarily looking it through the eyes of surviving family. There are a few non-graphic violent events. There are also a few missing words in some sentences.
Progenitor is clearly a set up for the rest of the trilogy, with foreboding tension building all the way through to the last chapter. There are a lot of unanswered questions, which would be frustrating if it was a standalone book, but works very well here at the start of a series. As the book says: "I just want to know what's happening." Annaliese's smile faded. "As do we all."
If you're looking for a brand new take on some old ideas, Progenitor is a thrilling read. I look forward to the sequel.
For a story with a main plot device that is a staple in science fiction—sudden onset superpowers—Progenitor is surprisingly original. The protagonists are all well-established adults. It's nice to see this in a novel with sudden onset superpowers, since most feature characters in their teens to mid-twenties.
he most original aspect of the book was its intense sense of family. Almost every main character is related. In most of this genre the characters are often loners, orphans, or lonely orphans. The family bonds are a major element of the plot, giving more weight to characters' concerns. Without this sense of family, this tale could have been another sterile sci-fi thriller.
Family is also the major theme of the book, especially the fallout of family tragedy. For all the well-done technical discussions and political interplay, it's family that is the dominant motivation for characters.
Anyone concerned about content should be aware that terminal illness, especially Alzheimer's and dementia, is very central. The book doesn't focus on the details, primarily looking it through the eyes of surviving family. There are a few non-graphic violent events. There are also a few missing words in some sentences.
Progenitor is clearly a set up for the rest of the trilogy, with foreboding tension building all the way through to the last chapter. There are a lot of unanswered questions, which would be frustrating if it was a standalone book, but works very well here at the start of a series. As the book says: "I just want to know what's happening." Annaliese's smile faded. "As do we all."
If you're looking for a brand new take on some old ideas, Progenitor is a thrilling read. I look forward to the sequel.
August 1, 2017
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I’m not going to give spoilers, but this is a really well written book, but it is a heavily dialog driven story. The author does a good job getting the technical information to the reader via the dialog without slowing down the plot too much. The author also does a pretty good job with the characters, even though I never did picture them well in my mind like I normally do and even though I liked the characters, I never grew all that attached to them, and this is where the dialog driven narratives fail for me. I think the plotline held my interest and kept a good pace, and it did end on a cliffhanger. Reviewed by Cyrene
I’m not going to give spoilers, but this is a really well written book, but it is a heavily dialog driven story. The author does a good job getting the technical information to the reader via the dialog without slowing down the plot too much. The author also does a pretty good job with the characters, even though I never did picture them well in my mind like I normally do and even though I liked the characters, I never grew all that attached to them, and this is where the dialog driven narratives fail for me. I think the plotline held my interest and kept a good pace, and it did end on a cliffhanger. Reviewed by Cyrene
July 3, 2016
This was a great book! I enjoyed it very much. The abilities beyond human capacity are very cool to read about. It makes me want to hope for things like this in the future. I was drawn in right away by this book and swept up in the world the author created. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
April 22, 2016
This is my book!
April 25, 2017
Excellent character plot & story twists... plenty of action in #1. I just finished the second book, Metamorphosis, and look forward to #3!
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