Perpetual

by Brian Huey

"No government or corporation will control perpetual energy. My discovery will be free for the world, or nobody gets it at all!" His own words haunt Dr. Jackson after his wife's suspicious death. Can a reclusive man at a Lake Michigan compound, surrounded by security tighter than the White House, protect his son and himself from ever-powerful enemies? A generation later, an all-American whiz kid named Matthew Eaton learns the answer to that question. Who, if anyone, will control Dr. Jackson's miracle of science? The Perpetual series bursts off the first page when Matthew witnesses three men gunned down before his eyes. But not before he and Maria are handed the keys to solving one of society's greatest dilemmas--how the world can fuel its insatiable energy demands. Drawn by a chance encounter into the life of a charismatic stranger called Cracker Jack, Matthew is soon dodging bullets from evildoers--to whom profit trumps life. While Matthew and Maria take flight along the East Coast in a battered VW Bus, seemingly unrelated events unfold around the globe, some set in motion decades before Matthew was born. Can Matthew trust those closest to him? Can he trust the FBI? Can he trust anyone? Pitted against daunting forces--U.S. government-trained assassins, the oil industry, and Middle Eastern Islamic extremists--trouble abounds for Matthew and Maria at every turn. Their allies, a disheveled FBI agent and a mysterious philanthropic tutor, may be helpless to save them. Matthew faces choices that inevitably alter his fate and the future of all those around him, choices that could change the entire world.

398 pages, hardback

First published May 5, 2008

About the author

Born and raised in Ohio, Brian graduated from UNC where he competed in swimming and diving. Having owned businesses in advertising, manufacturing, and finance, he often paraphrases Mark Twain, saying that reality truly is stranger than fiction. He has worked as a trade magazine writer and editor, and written short stories, screenplays, and TV pilots. He lives near Charlotte, North Carolina and is working on additional Perpetual novels and a new adventure suspense series based in the Adirondacks. When asked once again about Cracker Jack, he replied, “Classified.”

Reviews

[Brigid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished the first book. I found it incredibly well written and the characters were magically woven together. They collide with each other when I least expected it. Looking forward to delving into the second!

[Brent Brantley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, attention to detail. Look forward to reading Mr. Huey's other books in the series.

[Brandon Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are like me, you tire easily of books that start off with a bang and the they are like a balloon with a small hole in it. Not Perpetual. Mr. Huey starts with a prologue that makes you rush through the first two-hundred pages to find clues and what happens next. Then wham, you get hit with a shocking twist. From the middle of Perpetual forward, you are sitting right next to Matthew, the protagonist, on a franetic ride that you will not want to, will not be able to stop and get off. Trust me, you will finish Perpetual, be mad that you lost sleep and still had to go to work, and be looking for more from this author. -- Brandon Jacobs. Blog: See my other book reviews, Google: Book Reviews by Brandon Jacobs

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous Book!

It made me laugh, and had me on the edge of my seat.

I had to stop reading to cook dinner and I was thinking about the book the entire time. Could not wait to get back to reading it.

This is my favorite sentence in the book:

"...but they seemed to have come to some unspoken understanding. Matthew could keep asking, and Marcos would keep avoiding, so, he gave up.”

I have communicated with people like this, but I’ve never seen it written before. It’s like Huey wrote about a universal truth. I immediately understood and connected with he was saying.

This is a terrific story and I can't wait read more from this author.

[Tomihawk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Editing should be re-addressed. The Author's Note flows better than the book. The story-line is interesting, but I was often shaking my head wondering how the segments were to be considered believable.

I give this a 3-Star, as I am anticipating that the other parts of this series will show improvement, and I would prefer not to bash Mr. Huey as I see this as a genuine attempt at good writing, and as I noted the Author's Note shows that I can expect to be pleased.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reallly enjoyed Perpetual by Brian Huey!! It's highly addictive like chocolate and I just couldn't put it down. Exciting and engaging; and fun too, because I am familiar with the area and can imagine the plot unfold in my mind. It was my favorite Summer read and I highly recommend it. Reminds me of the Robert Ludlum type adventure novel where you wonder about the author. How does he know so much about this political/economic climate - I wonder if it's truth disguised as fiction??

[Lee Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, can't wait for numbers II and III. I really felt involved with these characters and really appreciate all the detail Brian adds to locations, science and relevant issues we are facing today. His writing really makes me feel I am there. I love the action, the mystery and all done without really bad language, explicit sex and horrific violence. Definitely a good read!

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found out about this book six months ago. After two delays in publishing, it arrived on my door the evening before I was to have a surgical procedure.

[Alan Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a trip. this is an awesome book . finished last night. I'm really happy I took the time to read it. Would make a great movie.