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Origins - Crew Chronicles #1
Discovery
You know the 1492. You know the Columbus, Cortez, Montezuma, and Ponce de León. You were taught the how and why of their actions in school, but did the history books get it right? History, after all, is written by the victor. Come explore the Age of Discovery as you’ve never seen it before, through the eyes of Hastelloy and his crew. The Origins universe breaks new ground with the addition of the Lazarus crew’s collective chronicles of our history.
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2016
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About the author
Mark Henrikson
11 books89 followersMark Henrikson grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis Missouri and attended the University of Missouri, Columbia where he earned a bachelors degree in Finance and Economics in 1998. He later earned his Masters of Business Administration from Lindenwood University.
Mark's love of story telling began at a young age while listening to imaginative, and often times scary, bedtime stories by his father. His respect for the written word was reinforced by the attentive eye of his mother who taught English for many years at St. Charles High School.
Mark has been happily married since 2000 and is the proud father of two children. He works as a financial analyst and uses his fiction writing as a creative outlet from the rather sterile profession he none the less enjoys.
His Origins novel series began as a two page plot write-up his older brother decided was not going anywhere. With his permission, Mark used that synopsis as back story for the main character in the Origins series and allowed his creativity to take over from there.
Mark's love of story telling began at a young age while listening to imaginative, and often times scary, bedtime stories by his father. His respect for the written word was reinforced by the attentive eye of his mother who taught English for many years at St. Charles High School.
Mark has been happily married since 2000 and is the proud father of two children. He works as a financial analyst and uses his fiction writing as a creative outlet from the rather sterile profession he none the less enjoys.
His Origins novel series began as a two page plot write-up his older brother decided was not going anywhere. With his permission, Mark used that synopsis as back story for the main character in the Origins series and allowed his creativity to take over from there.
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February 14, 2017
This was a wonderful book, a look at the discovery of the Americas from the time of the vikings through to Montezuma's reign. It explains it as the attempts of an alien, masquerading as human, trying to prevent the decimation of the natives of the land. It is a great look at the men sent to explore the New World, and the greed and corruption that followed them. The author appears to have done a lot of research to make the tale he told believable. I was surprised, though, that no mention was made of aliens building the Aztec pyramids, since so much has been suggested to this effect.
I received a copy of this book through the Kindle Scout program.
I received a copy of this book through the Kindle Scout program.
March 1, 2018
Surprisingly Good
When I started reading this book, I was worried that it would be too odd to enjoy. However, as I continued on with the story, many elements drew me in: the historical aspect, the constant battle between two foes, and the way the author wove everything to make it very interesting. I need to read more of his series.
When I started reading this book, I was worried that it would be too odd to enjoy. However, as I continued on with the story, many elements drew me in: the historical aspect, the constant battle between two foes, and the way the author wove everything to make it very interesting. I need to read more of his series.
April 4, 2018
Loved the book and historical plot. Well written, great work!
Loved the book, couldn't put it down. Actually was a little depressed that it ended! Look forward to reading more books from you.
Loved the book, couldn't put it down. Actually was a little depressed that it ended! Look forward to reading more books from you.
August 25, 2017
Interesting novelization of a commonly discussed conspiracy theory.
February 4, 2018
I really liked the concept but that was about it... Every character was 2 dimensional. Plot holes everywhere. No explanation about the tech other than "it is what it is."
August 21, 2021
Truly entertaining A nice continuation of the original 5 books I look forward to all of them
August 27, 2016
Unique
The author has taken history, the discovery of the Americas first found by the Vikings and added an unusual twist. I don't want to add any spoilers, so I'll give just the recipe. European civilization becomes shabby in contrast to the highly developed civilizations of the Americas. The living water remains a mystery to all but a few. I can't say much without adding spoilers. However, the author created a very unusual story. It is well worth reading. Highly recommended
The author has taken history, the discovery of the Americas first found by the Vikings and added an unusual twist. I don't want to add any spoilers, so I'll give just the recipe. European civilization becomes shabby in contrast to the highly developed civilizations of the Americas. The living water remains a mystery to all but a few. I can't say much without adding spoilers. However, the author created a very unusual story. It is well worth reading. Highly recommended
November 9, 2016
Really good story
This is the fourth book in the origin series that I've read and I couldn't seem to put it down! Very thought-provoking and it wouldn't surprise me if the main non-fictional characters were displayed all the weaknesses and pettiness ascribed to them in the book. The slow reveal of characters was so well-written and with each character developed masterfully. Will definitely be reading the next in the series.
This is the fourth book in the origin series that I've read and I couldn't seem to put it down! Very thought-provoking and it wouldn't surprise me if the main non-fictional characters were displayed all the weaknesses and pettiness ascribed to them in the book. The slow reveal of characters was so well-written and with each character developed masterfully. Will definitely be reading the next in the series.
August 29, 2016
Historical sci-fi
I liked the premise of this book. Would have liked to see a little more character development. I plan to read more books in this series so I hope there is more depth to the characters. The action was good and kept my interest.
I liked the premise of this book. Would have liked to see a little more character development. I plan to read more books in this series so I hope there is more depth to the characters. The action was good and kept my interest.
April 18, 2017
Entertaining
I didn't find this novel to be as good as the original Origin series, but not bad at all. I really like the way Henrickson weave the aliens into history. Again, these books would make a great miniseries.
I didn't find this novel to be as good as the original Origin series, but not bad at all. I really like the way Henrickson weave the aliens into history. Again, these books would make a great miniseries.
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