Pangaea

by Revelly Robinson

One race. One world. One company. One mind. In 2257, democracy holds on by a thread. Four world powers implant a chip representing the latest advancements into every human being. Technology infiltrates our lives and bodies. Through the pervasive commercial influence, these chips determine what we read, hear, watch, say. And they store all our thoughts, writing, communications, art. And we are homogenous. "...the color of one's skin hardly allowed for such a basis of discrimination. For such an attribute to form the basis of a person's destiny was a bizarre notion, considering that in Chantal's world there was no such thing as race." Sounds utopian, but what happens to our cultures and heritage now that we are all one race? All storage of history has been wiped clean by the corporations. Or has it? Chantel Wild, a technical engineer for the Pangaea Corporation, downloads a movie with a glitch. It contains a disturbing piece of footage featuring "purebloods" that were believed to have been extinct. As she searches for answers, the lines between freedom and subjugation are blurred. "Why was it necessary to own another person? I mean we have the same practice in our century but it's called gainful employment not slavery." This journey through futuristic society into untouched realms unravels the truth behind the chips. Chantel morphs from model corporate citizen to wanted criminal. Who are the purebloods? Is all this a mask to disguise our technology enslavement? This science fiction, dystopian, techno thriller explores what the future may hold if we continue on our current trajectory from social networking to social control.

276 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2014

Reviews

[Anna Questerly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was shocked to find this book already listed on Amazon when my book with the same title was released and so, of course, had to read it. I’m glad we chose the same title. Otherwise, I may have missed out on a new favorite author. I will definitely read more of Revelly Robinson’s books.

Revelly’s Orwellian story of Pangaea is entirely different than my own Utopian Fantasy, and I soon found myself drawn completely into her world. Her descriptions are mesmerizing, and all of her well-drawn characters are unique and fun to know. I especially enjoyed the scenes and people of the Wastelands. If I had to live in her Pangaea, I’d hang with those folks.

I don’t want to give anything away, but suffice it to say, although I’d rather live in my version of Pangaea, I fear hers is a much more likely scenario. In fact, I’d say we’re well on our way to her world. Unless we make some major changes in the way we do things here on Earth.

If you’re a fan of Orwell, Bradbury or Huxley, I know you’re going to enjoy Revelly Robinson’s Pangaea. Put it on your to read list today.

[Adam Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very commendable effort for a first-time author. The dystopian future is believable, the characters engaging, and the story is interesting. Additionally, the author manages an insightful social commentary without detracting from the narrative.