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2036 The Proof
What do a huge asteroid rushing into earth, human DNA going crazy in a lab, exploding stars and an ancient sect have in common? All have been ingeniously woven together in this riveting science fiction thriller. Join Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne as they try to figure out why scientists connected to these discoveries are almost killed and a security guard is murdered. When Will Thorne discovers a mysterious link among the asteroid, the DNA and the exploding stars, US President Emily White tries to use this top-secret tinder box, revealing the discovery of humanity’s deepest secret, for a peaceful message to the human race. Her initiative ultimately results in aggressive religious riots that threaten human security throughout the world. In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?
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Published May 19, 2017
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January 23, 2022
An amazing Sci-Fi roller coaster ride!
Whatever flaws we might identify or frustrations we might feel are trivial in comparison to a reader's pure joy in losing himself/herself in a narrative. When all the elements come together: an intriguing plot, thoughtful, profound themes, complex, troubling, characters, and language that make us shudder for its honesty, clarity, and confidence; we gratefully set all analysis aside and give ourselves up to the sheer magic of a great book. And for me, 2036 The Proof is such a book.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I look for in a good book.
What do a gigantic space rock rushing into earth, human DNA going ‘insane’ in a lab, detonating stars and an ancient sect have in common? Author Zvi Speiser has astutely woven together all of this in an arresting sci-fi thriller. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne attempt to make sense of why researchers linked with these revelations are nearly killed and a security guard is murdered.
Detective Thorne discovers a mysterious link between the asteroid, the human DNA, the exploding stars and the ancient sect. Meanwhile, US President Emily White attempts to utilize this top-secret tinder box, revealing the unearthing of the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, for a peaceful message to humanity. However, her initiative has consequences that result in hostile and violent religious turbulence with the purpose of threatening all of humanity.
“Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation? In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?” Well, since I’m not one for giving spoilers, you’ll have to turn the pages for yourself to find out!
This captivating and commendable work had me engaged from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a fascinating and intriguing journey!
It’s one of those stories that come along once in awhile that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader!
I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from Zvi Speiser in the future. I would definitely recommend this book. Five stars from me.
Whatever flaws we might identify or frustrations we might feel are trivial in comparison to a reader's pure joy in losing himself/herself in a narrative. When all the elements come together: an intriguing plot, thoughtful, profound themes, complex, troubling, characters, and language that make us shudder for its honesty, clarity, and confidence; we gratefully set all analysis aside and give ourselves up to the sheer magic of a great book. And for me, 2036 The Proof is such a book.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I look for in a good book.
What do a gigantic space rock rushing into earth, human DNA going ‘insane’ in a lab, detonating stars and an ancient sect have in common? Author Zvi Speiser has astutely woven together all of this in an arresting sci-fi thriller. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne attempt to make sense of why researchers linked with these revelations are nearly killed and a security guard is murdered.
Detective Thorne discovers a mysterious link between the asteroid, the human DNA, the exploding stars and the ancient sect. Meanwhile, US President Emily White attempts to utilize this top-secret tinder box, revealing the unearthing of the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, for a peaceful message to humanity. However, her initiative has consequences that result in hostile and violent religious turbulence with the purpose of threatening all of humanity.
“Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation? In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?” Well, since I’m not one for giving spoilers, you’ll have to turn the pages for yourself to find out!
This captivating and commendable work had me engaged from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a fascinating and intriguing journey!
It’s one of those stories that come along once in awhile that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader!
I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from Zvi Speiser in the future. I would definitely recommend this book. Five stars from me.
June 29, 2017
Dr Tom Lester has pushed gene research to the limits, and is about to find something dangerous pushing back.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
You know when you look at other reviews and think they read something completely different...
I thought the synopsis was very misleading.
This story is not about Heller and Thorne, they only rise in prominence in the last 25%, and even then they're sharing the spotlight.
This story is not about US President Emily White, except the last 5% where she makes a speech.
This story is not about religious riots, except the last 4% after the President's speech.
This story is not-really about an ancient sect, except the introductory 5%, and a couple of brief scenes scattered throughout.
This story is about science.
It is about scientists, researchers and their assistants, astrophysicists etc. They each discover something that is inexplicable. And their discoveries bring them to the attention of an ancient sect, whose duty it is to keep these things hidden.
But mainly it's about the science.
Dr Tom Lester is one of these scientists, and he is the one who's story is easiest to follow (as for the guy who got injured, becomes miraculously eiditic, and instinctively knows baddies are after him and has to play brain-damaged - ok).
So, Tom's colleague, a security guard at the labs, is killed.
Tom then goes on to give a science lesson to Detective Heller, that goes on for about ten pages, with the odd murder-related question thrown in, so it doesn't seem toooo disconnected.
Nobody else really seems to give a shit that a man has been murdered.
Seriously, the assistant Lise is more shook up by the discovery of unusual shapes within a DNA sample than a freaking murder. I mean she is completely rattled by her discovery, losing sleep and on edge at work.
The fact that her colleague was killed, the murderer hasn't been caught, and security hasn't been beefed up? That's all fine.
I really struggled to read this book.
It is very "smart", full of technical terms and more science than I covered in my degree. Which I don't mind, a book can be full of intellectually-stimulating stuff; this just forgot the stimulating part.
It was very dry, and I might as well have read a textbook.
It's supposed to be a conspiracy, except there aren't any secrets. There's vague risk, as people are feeling threatened; but I didn't care for any of these people.
Instead of connecting, we got science.
I think it would have been much better if it just followed one character, like Tom, who is so prominent in the first half.
He's a scientist, he gets head-hunted by a mysterious company, fears for his wife and children, has a lover, is involved with a murder and an impossible discovery. It all sounds fantastic, but came across as... sterile.
Interesting premise, but badly executed.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
You know when you look at other reviews and think they read something completely different...
I thought the synopsis was very misleading.
This story is not about Heller and Thorne, they only rise in prominence in the last 25%, and even then they're sharing the spotlight.
This story is not about US President Emily White, except the last 5% where she makes a speech.
This story is not about religious riots, except the last 4% after the President's speech.
This story is not-really about an ancient sect, except the introductory 5%, and a couple of brief scenes scattered throughout.
This story is about science.
It is about scientists, researchers and their assistants, astrophysicists etc. They each discover something that is inexplicable. And their discoveries bring them to the attention of an ancient sect, whose duty it is to keep these things hidden.
But mainly it's about the science.
Dr Tom Lester is one of these scientists, and he is the one who's story is easiest to follow (as for the guy who got injured, becomes miraculously eiditic, and instinctively knows baddies are after him and has to play brain-damaged - ok).
So, Tom's colleague, a security guard at the labs, is killed.
Tom then goes on to give a science lesson to Detective Heller, that goes on for about ten pages, with the odd murder-related question thrown in, so it doesn't seem toooo disconnected.
Nobody else really seems to give a shit that a man has been murdered.
Seriously, the assistant Lise is more shook up by the discovery of unusual shapes within a DNA sample than a freaking murder. I mean she is completely rattled by her discovery, losing sleep and on edge at work.
The fact that her colleague was killed, the murderer hasn't been caught, and security hasn't been beefed up? That's all fine.
I really struggled to read this book.
It is very "smart", full of technical terms and more science than I covered in my degree. Which I don't mind, a book can be full of intellectually-stimulating stuff; this just forgot the stimulating part.
It was very dry, and I might as well have read a textbook.
It's supposed to be a conspiracy, except there aren't any secrets. There's vague risk, as people are feeling threatened; but I didn't care for any of these people.
Instead of connecting, we got science.
I think it would have been much better if it just followed one character, like Tom, who is so prominent in the first half.
He's a scientist, he gets head-hunted by a mysterious company, fears for his wife and children, has a lover, is involved with a murder and an impossible discovery. It all sounds fantastic, but came across as... sterile.
Interesting premise, but badly executed.
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July 2, 2017The nectar is a fantasy or reality? Is there life on other planets separate from earth? Will life be easier after advances in human knowledge in science? Future is unknown but can we make a guess about what will happen 20 years henceforth.
The story starts with a break-in in a lab and murder of guard. Professor Tom is working on a longevity drug in his research. His assistant Lise finds some geometrical patterns in the petri dish which can’t be explained. Similarly in astronomy field there are some surprising finds leasing to assault on a accomplished scientist. The police detective Rick, a journalist Will and his ex-girlfriend find a pattern in the break-ins, murders, assaults on scattered locations. Is there a link in all this?
In the year 2036 the more the things changed the more they remain same. Scientific knowledge has grown by leaps and bounds. The life sciences is finding a drug which can prolong human life and keep it in prime shape. All of the major pharmaceutical manufacturers had been at it for many years. Medication and self-care kits to enhance longevity, which was already increasing even with no specific intervention, is being devised. SETI is also making progress. Hubble telescope is a thing of past and there are many more times powerful telescopes which can see in the farthest corners of galaxy.
The book is having science at its core. I will reproduce one passage below:
“Newton’s equations of motion accurately described observations on Earth and in the solar system. Einstein’s theory of relativity predicted different results than Newton’s equations, but only at speeds approaching the speed of light. The predictions of the theory of relativity and its observational verification required sophisticated measuring equipment. However, for all intents and purposes, for motion at speeds significantly below the speed of light, Newton’s equations provided plenty of accuracy, and were still in use . Yet they did not seem to apply to the phenomena on STA331047B and STA333654B. The red giants adjacent to these stars were still at their peak, and contained massive amounts of gas, in contrast to the leading theory, which had been verified many times.”
The story moves at a brisk pace and the suspense is unrelenting. The identity of villains is known but the thrill is in chase. The book has some interesting premise which leads an exciting climax.
Recommendation and rating:
I would recommend it to those who like to read a sci-fi fantasy book. I give the book 3.5/ 5 stars.
Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/2036-Proof-Zvi...
Blurb:
Will the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, finally be discovered?
Can Heller and Thorne figure out why scientists keep getting involved in accidents?
What do a huge asteroid rushing into earth, human DNA going crazy in a lab, exploding stars and an ancient sect have in common? All have been ingeniously woven together in this riveting science fiction thriller. Join Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne as they try to figure out why scientists connected to these discoveries are almost killed and a security guard is murdered.
Can the US president marshal covert scientific knowledge to safeguard the world?
When Will Thorne discovers a mysterious link among the asteroid, the DNA and the exploding stars, US President Emily White tries to use this top-secret tinder box, revealing the discovery of humanity’s deepest secret, for a peaceful message to the human race. Her initiative ultimately results in aggressive religious riots that threaten human security throughout the world.
Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation?
In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?
From the author:
Be curious. Ask questions. It is permissible to challenge common knowledge, truths, beliefs, and their origins, even those accepted by the majority. You will often discover how hollow they are, to what extent they do not hold up to the slightest investigation simply because most people grew up thinking small and never thought to examine these ideas. You will be surprised to discover that the foundations of human civilization are so rickety. You will also be surprised at the degree to which people refuse to have a serious discussion out of an inexplicable fear of treating ideas objectively and of putting their beliefs to the test of science.
The story starts with a break-in in a lab and murder of guard. Professor Tom is working on a longevity drug in his research. His assistant Lise finds some geometrical patterns in the petri dish which can’t be explained. Similarly in astronomy field there are some surprising finds leasing to assault on a accomplished scientist. The police detective Rick, a journalist Will and his ex-girlfriend find a pattern in the break-ins, murders, assaults on scattered locations. Is there a link in all this?
In the year 2036 the more the things changed the more they remain same. Scientific knowledge has grown by leaps and bounds. The life sciences is finding a drug which can prolong human life and keep it in prime shape. All of the major pharmaceutical manufacturers had been at it for many years. Medication and self-care kits to enhance longevity, which was already increasing even with no specific intervention, is being devised. SETI is also making progress. Hubble telescope is a thing of past and there are many more times powerful telescopes which can see in the farthest corners of galaxy.
The book is having science at its core. I will reproduce one passage below:
“Newton’s equations of motion accurately described observations on Earth and in the solar system. Einstein’s theory of relativity predicted different results than Newton’s equations, but only at speeds approaching the speed of light. The predictions of the theory of relativity and its observational verification required sophisticated measuring equipment. However, for all intents and purposes, for motion at speeds significantly below the speed of light, Newton’s equations provided plenty of accuracy, and were still in use . Yet they did not seem to apply to the phenomena on STA331047B and STA333654B. The red giants adjacent to these stars were still at their peak, and contained massive amounts of gas, in contrast to the leading theory, which had been verified many times.”
The story moves at a brisk pace and the suspense is unrelenting. The identity of villains is known but the thrill is in chase. The book has some interesting premise which leads an exciting climax.
Recommendation and rating:
I would recommend it to those who like to read a sci-fi fantasy book. I give the book 3.5/ 5 stars.
Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/2036-Proof-Zvi...
Blurb:
Will the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, finally be discovered?
Can Heller and Thorne figure out why scientists keep getting involved in accidents?
What do a huge asteroid rushing into earth, human DNA going crazy in a lab, exploding stars and an ancient sect have in common? All have been ingeniously woven together in this riveting science fiction thriller. Join Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne as they try to figure out why scientists connected to these discoveries are almost killed and a security guard is murdered.
Can the US president marshal covert scientific knowledge to safeguard the world?
When Will Thorne discovers a mysterious link among the asteroid, the DNA and the exploding stars, US President Emily White tries to use this top-secret tinder box, revealing the discovery of humanity’s deepest secret, for a peaceful message to the human race. Her initiative ultimately results in aggressive religious riots that threaten human security throughout the world.
Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation?
In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?
From the author:
Be curious. Ask questions. It is permissible to challenge common knowledge, truths, beliefs, and their origins, even those accepted by the majority. You will often discover how hollow they are, to what extent they do not hold up to the slightest investigation simply because most people grew up thinking small and never thought to examine these ideas. You will be surprised to discover that the foundations of human civilization are so rickety. You will also be surprised at the degree to which people refuse to have a serious discussion out of an inexplicable fear of treating ideas objectively and of putting their beliefs to the test of science.
May 23, 2017
Whatever flaws we might identify or frustrations we might feel are trivial in comparison to a reader's pure joy in losing himself/herself in a narrative. When all the elements come together: an intriguing plot, thoughtful, profound themes, complex, troubling, characters, and language that make us shudder for its honesty, clarity, and confidence; we gratefully set all analysis aside and give ourselves up to the sheer magic of a great book. And for me, 2036 The Proof is such a book.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I look for in a good book.
What do a gigantic space rock rushing into earth, human DNA going ‘insane’ in a lab, detonating stars and an ancient sect have in common? Author Zvi Speiser has astutely woven together all of this in an arresting sci-fi thriller. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne attempt to make sense of why researchers linked with these revelations are nearly killed and a security guard is murdered.
Detective Thorne discovers a mysterious link between the asteroid, the human DNA, the exploding stars and the ancient sect. Meanwhile, US President Emily White attempts to utilize this top-secret tinder box, revealing the unearthing of the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, for a peaceful message to humanity. However, her initiative has consequences that result in hostile and violent religious turbulence with the purpose of threatening all of humanity.
“Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation? In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?” Well, since I’m not one for giving spoilers, you’ll have to turn the pages for yourself to find out!
This captivating and commendable work had me engaged from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a fascinating and intriguing journey!
It’s one of those stories that come along once in awhile that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader!
I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from Zvi Speiser in the future. I would definitely recommend this book. Five stars from me.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that's something I look for in a good book.
What do a gigantic space rock rushing into earth, human DNA going ‘insane’ in a lab, detonating stars and an ancient sect have in common? Author Zvi Speiser has astutely woven together all of this in an arresting sci-fi thriller. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne attempt to make sense of why researchers linked with these revelations are nearly killed and a security guard is murdered.
Detective Thorne discovers a mysterious link between the asteroid, the human DNA, the exploding stars and the ancient sect. Meanwhile, US President Emily White attempts to utilize this top-secret tinder box, revealing the unearthing of the most profound secret of the human race, seeded millions of years ago, for a peaceful message to humanity. However, her initiative has consequences that result in hostile and violent religious turbulence with the purpose of threatening all of humanity.
“Can an ancient, secret sect be the key to human salvation? In 586 BCE, soldiers of the Sect of the Guardians gave their lives to secure the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, which they had removed from the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. What is the ancient secret, more than 3,300 years old, that the Guardians are ordered to hide at any cost?” Well, since I’m not one for giving spoilers, you’ll have to turn the pages for yourself to find out!
This captivating and commendable work had me engaged from the beginning. The story flows from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a fascinating and intriguing journey!
It’s one of those stories that come along once in awhile that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader!
I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from Zvi Speiser in the future. I would definitely recommend this book. Five stars from me.
August 4, 2023
Very difficult to push through....sooo much technology. I even skimmed through a bit of it and still didn't lose the story. It was the end I wanted to get to, and, with some bits and pieces of intrigue and relationships and the introduction of the Guardians, I was able to get there, only to find a need to read the next book, 2056. It helps to know that these books aren't so much about the characters as it is what they find.
October 29, 2017
While working on a drug for longevity, a scientist notices a strange pattern in a petri dish. New telescopes have surpassed the Hubble telescope. They have seen stars further than they have before and watched them explode. They have also identified an asteroid approaching the Earth. The question is how do these even relate to each other and what does the Sect of the Guardians have to do with keeping information hidden?
This book is a race against time to connect the dots before the possibility of the world ending. Scientists have been turning up dead and Detective Rick Heller has been called in to investigate. Initially things don’t really seem to be connected until investigative journalist Will Thorne finds a link to all of these events. Then there is the Sect of Guardians. They have hidden the Ark of the Covenant and have been protecting a secret for 3,300 years that has a huge impact on the human race.
This is a great, action packed thriller. With the advancements of science, more dangers have risen. With a security guard and several scientists being killed clearly someone is trying to keep something quiet. The question is what. Rick Heller and Will Thorne rush to connect the dots and save humanity.
I like how this story comes together with a bang. I love how science come into play to make this book feel more realistic in the chase. I was easily drawn in to this story and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
If you like Clive Cussler or Dan Brown you will like this story. It is well written and definitely work checking out.
I received 2036 The Proof from Ari at Candid Book Reviews for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
This book is a race against time to connect the dots before the possibility of the world ending. Scientists have been turning up dead and Detective Rick Heller has been called in to investigate. Initially things don’t really seem to be connected until investigative journalist Will Thorne finds a link to all of these events. Then there is the Sect of Guardians. They have hidden the Ark of the Covenant and have been protecting a secret for 3,300 years that has a huge impact on the human race.
This is a great, action packed thriller. With the advancements of science, more dangers have risen. With a security guard and several scientists being killed clearly someone is trying to keep something quiet. The question is what. Rick Heller and Will Thorne rush to connect the dots and save humanity.
I like how this story comes together with a bang. I love how science come into play to make this book feel more realistic in the chase. I was easily drawn in to this story and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
If you like Clive Cussler or Dan Brown you will like this story. It is well written and definitely work checking out.
I received 2036 The Proof from Ari at Candid Book Reviews for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
June 26, 2017
Book Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/reviews/...
First of all, 2036 The Proof has an amazing cover. I just need to put that out there, I’m in love with the color scheme, the font, everything. Amazing, and it’s what pulled me in to read the book even more so than the blurb did, while it’s usually the other way around.
So for the plot, a lot of things are happening at once. A huge asteroid is rushing toward earth, human DNA is going crazy in a lab, stars are exploding, and it all seems to lead to something terrible about to happen. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne are square in the middle of the madness, and are trying to figure out what is going, and why scientists related to these discoveries keep getting into accidents.
The mystery seems to go back to an ancient sect dating back from 586 BCE, and humanity’s deepest secret, kept hidden for centuries. It reads kind of like The Da Vinci Code, with humanity itself at stake and a good amount of science fiction thrown in.
A fast-paced, engaging science fiction thriller about humanity and what it means to be alive.
First of all, 2036 The Proof has an amazing cover. I just need to put that out there, I’m in love with the color scheme, the font, everything. Amazing, and it’s what pulled me in to read the book even more so than the blurb did, while it’s usually the other way around.
So for the plot, a lot of things are happening at once. A huge asteroid is rushing toward earth, human DNA is going crazy in a lab, stars are exploding, and it all seems to lead to something terrible about to happen. Chicago police Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne are square in the middle of the madness, and are trying to figure out what is going, and why scientists related to these discoveries keep getting into accidents.
The mystery seems to go back to an ancient sect dating back from 586 BCE, and humanity’s deepest secret, kept hidden for centuries. It reads kind of like The Da Vinci Code, with humanity itself at stake and a good amount of science fiction thrown in.
A fast-paced, engaging science fiction thriller about humanity and what it means to be alive.
June 7, 2017
Immediately this book grabbed me. An ancient sect protecting the Ark of the Covenant, DNA studies of ancient samples, criminal investigations, exploding stars and a huge asteroid. What more could a person ask for from a great book?
This book reminded me of Dan Brown's style of writing. There was a lot of mystery and excitement. I loved the twists and turns and how the events were tied together. The characters were well developed and very interesting.
While reading this book, time flew by so fast. It's a quick read that I couldn't put down. I found it fascinating.
The author knew how to grab the audience and keep them on the edge of their seat until the very end. I loved the suspense and how well the author described each scene so clearly you could actually feel as though you were there.
I look forward to other books written by Zvi Speiser and hope there will be a others just like it!
I highly recommend this book!
This book reminded me of Dan Brown's style of writing. There was a lot of mystery and excitement. I loved the twists and turns and how the events were tied together. The characters were well developed and very interesting.
While reading this book, time flew by so fast. It's a quick read that I couldn't put down. I found it fascinating.
The author knew how to grab the audience and keep them on the edge of their seat until the very end. I loved the suspense and how well the author described each scene so clearly you could actually feel as though you were there.
I look forward to other books written by Zvi Speiser and hope there will be a others just like it!
I highly recommend this book!
June 7, 2017
On occasion Detective Rick Heller and investigative journalist Will Thorne will team up to solve a pressing puzzle piece of a case that is seemingly unsolvable, and this is just such a case. With the help of Will’s scientist ex-girlfriend they will uncover the seemingly unprovable and wildly improbable - and in the process discover an ancient, Iluminati type religious sect that may just have been preventing the world from the Apocalypse. Should they try to expose the centuries long cover up, or would that set in motion a chain of events from which the world cannot recover?
I love good sci-fi and good supernatural thrillers, so this one was a natural pick up for me. It did not disappoint. It was a fast, engaging read that did not hesitate to delve deeply into both the science and the religion. If you enjoying poking at sore spots for both scientists and clergy this might be your go-to fiction fun read.
I love good sci-fi and good supernatural thrillers, so this one was a natural pick up for me. It did not disappoint. It was a fast, engaging read that did not hesitate to delve deeply into both the science and the religion. If you enjoying poking at sore spots for both scientists and clergy this might be your go-to fiction fun read.
July 11, 2017
2036 The Proof
Zvi Speiser
What happens when you cross science with adventure and mystery? You get an epic Scientific journey into the future of man kind. Where accidents that are happening are done on purpose to keep humanity from finding out the truth. But how far will this Secret Society go to keep all of it a secret? So ask away with the old age question: Why? And be prepared for a journey of a life time.
Go back in time when a secret Sect of Guardians were tasked to keep the Ark of the Covenant safe, out of evil hands and prying eyes. What is in it, that is so valuable that they kept it hidden for well over 3,300 years?
Accidents are happening all over the place to scientists who are in the field of making discoveries on the human DNA. A body of a guard is found murdered, but for what reason is still unknown, and what happened in that lab. Can a detective and a journalist figure out what is going on before it's too late?
Zvi Speiser
What happens when you cross science with adventure and mystery? You get an epic Scientific journey into the future of man kind. Where accidents that are happening are done on purpose to keep humanity from finding out the truth. But how far will this Secret Society go to keep all of it a secret? So ask away with the old age question: Why? And be prepared for a journey of a life time.
Go back in time when a secret Sect of Guardians were tasked to keep the Ark of the Covenant safe, out of evil hands and prying eyes. What is in it, that is so valuable that they kept it hidden for well over 3,300 years?
Accidents are happening all over the place to scientists who are in the field of making discoveries on the human DNA. A body of a guard is found murdered, but for what reason is still unknown, and what happened in that lab. Can a detective and a journalist figure out what is going on before it's too late?
June 5, 2018
An interesting premise that combines a lot of ideas from other fiction. For my taste, it was a little heavy on the science and dragged because of this.
A lot of different information was crammed into this book and the author did a pretty good job in bringing it all together in the end. Some of it was a little difficult to read because of being translated into English, but it was mostly well done in that respect.
I will admit that I found myself skimming a lot of the book because of the minutiae involved. A lot of characters, jumping from time to time and place to place also made this a difficult read. For a true scientist and a true sci-fi fan, it is probably a very good book. For me, not so much.
"Science is returning to the arms of religion" is probably the best way to describe this book.
A lot of different information was crammed into this book and the author did a pretty good job in bringing it all together in the end. Some of it was a little difficult to read because of being translated into English, but it was mostly well done in that respect.
I will admit that I found myself skimming a lot of the book because of the minutiae involved. A lot of characters, jumping from time to time and place to place also made this a difficult read. For a true scientist and a true sci-fi fan, it is probably a very good book. For me, not so much.
"Science is returning to the arms of religion" is probably the best way to describe this book.
March 2, 2019
I wasn't terribly impressed with this one. It went from a techno-thriller about research into scientific anomalies into a projection of what would happen if... never mind what; that would be a spoiler. Still, the book took a drastic change in direction in the last few chapters, though, and never offered any but a supernatural explanation of the phenomena, and the medical advances mentioned seem to be there just to make the book seem futuristic.
Also, for a book published in 2017, self-driving cars aren't all that futuristic, and referring to smart phones as "assistants" doesn't make them more than they are.
Also, for a book published in 2017, self-driving cars aren't all that futuristic, and referring to smart phones as "assistants" doesn't make them more than they are.
September 27, 2017
2036 The Proof was a very intriguing story. I like the plot, I like the scientific aspects and the story itself is interesting, however the execution of this book let my mind wonder a lot. It didn't hold my attention very well, which I'm disappointed by because I love books like this. It tended to jump from character to character with no real reasoning until the very end. It seemed as though it had less of a story and more of a dry science theme. I did like this book and all that it taught me, however it's not one that I would read every day.
June 11, 2017
A thrilling and intriguing adventure, one you won't want to put down! '2036 the Proof' raises a very important question: is it more important to make all information available to all, or to carefully control the information disseminated, even if it means killing the people responsible for new discoveries? Can religions with ancient roots, a secret society determined to protect the world, and two investigators coexist without destroying the world and the human race?
July 10, 2017
I managed to find quite a few large plot holes which completely threw me off so i was unable to enjoy it as much as i thought i would. The story is very misleading and feels as though there's a few books thrown together. Having said that I think if this was to be re-worked then it could turn out to be a little gem
October 16, 2017
Pedantic, wordy, not balanced
For the majority of science fiction readers this work has too much science and not enough fiction. While I hold a PhD and understand much or most of the science portrayed, I’ve author failed to excite me or draw me in. What could have been cutting edge sf turned into a book of religious viewpoint.
For the majority of science fiction readers this work has too much science and not enough fiction. While I hold a PhD and understand much or most of the science portrayed, I’ve author failed to excite me or draw me in. What could have been cutting edge sf turned into a book of religious viewpoint.
November 13, 2017
I enjoyed parts of this book. There was a lot to it. I didn't like some aspects as well. I thought the book was a bit long and that some of the story was unnecessary. It was interesting to read the author's take on religion and watch everything come together in the end and then go back to what it was before, only worse. I think others would enjoy this book, and probably more than I did.
February 17, 2018
it took me a while to grasp the direction of the story. I was able to follow the various plot lines, but wondered when we would learn their significance and / or how the pieces fit together.
I enjoyed the book enough that I read the entire story. The story contains espionage, murder, much scientific jargon, planned accidents, and much more to keep one entertained.
I enjoyed the book enough that I read the entire story. The story contains espionage, murder, much scientific jargon, planned accidents, and much more to keep one entertained.
January 28, 2021
In the year 2036 I will be 69 years old. This book was published in 2017 and it's crazy how things have changed in the world, it resembles more of this story that any of us would like. This book has a very different approach to the intertwining of science and religion. I found it very interesting and I am glad I read it.
November 28, 2017
so scifi isn't my thing.. ill admit it.. this story held me enough to finish it.. it was well written and very interesting.. and it had a lot of action and mystery.. i enjoyed it and am glad i got to review it
January 3, 2018
Good premises. A little biased regarding the Hebrew religion. Terrible ending. But still a good read
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August 7, 2022
Well written, well thought out
I will not spoil anything here. The story is well thought out. Several times it reminded me of something Michael Crichton would have written. Excellent.
I will not spoil anything here. The story is well thought out. Several times it reminded me of something Michael Crichton would have written. Excellent.
November 1, 2022
2036 The Proof
A amazing thriller with extreme thought, provoking plot. A Book that you will not be able to put down. With a cliffhanger for the ending, so that you have to read the second book to get the answer.
A amazing thriller with extreme thought, provoking plot. A Book that you will not be able to put down. With a cliffhanger for the ending, so that you have to read the second book to get the answer.
September 17, 2017
A thrilling mix of biblical aspects and sci fy! The description of technology was very detailed, albeit, too extended. I think this book needs a sequel. I enjoyed reading it thoroughly!
September 22, 2017
More like 2099
Not the easiest of reads. Some of the text about astrophysics etc not the easiest to follow. On the whole, not a book I could recommend, at times is was hard work.
Not the easiest of reads. Some of the text about astrophysics etc not the easiest to follow. On the whole, not a book I could recommend, at times is was hard work.
March 28, 2018
Spellbinding!
Sequel obviously coming, ending left far more questions than answers. Great merge of religion and science, would love to see more books in this vein.
Sequel obviously coming, ending left far more questions than answers. Great merge of religion and science, would love to see more books in this vein.
July 25, 2018
Majorly heavy on the religious side of things and much too low on the story side of things. Could have done with a more in-depth story. The balance felt all wrong.
August 30, 2018
Interesting
Gives you a sad insight into man and how we fail to rise above it all! You will find it fascinating!
Gives you a sad insight into man and how we fail to rise above it all! You will find it fascinating!
May 14, 2019
Religious Sci Fi
This was an easy reading book.The ending,tho,was a little obvious to me. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story,
This was an easy reading book.The ending,tho,was a little obvious to me. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story,
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December 8, 2019So so book, end was anticlimactic.
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