The Interdimensional Nexus

The SHIVA Syndrome #3

by Alan Joshua

With the genetically enhanced supersoldier’s murderous attack on Beau Walker, the research team’s fear rises to a critical level. A postmortem verifies his physical and DNA alterations. But a life-threatening surprise is buried deep within his brain. Walker and the team must escape from the SHIVA complex with the biowarfare evidence. If they are to end the project, someone must enter the deadly Caduceus laboratory—safeguarded by nuclear self-destruct devices—to steal samples. Adina Gerardo unexplainably disappears during their escape attempt. Using their powerful and deadly paranormal gifts, only her children, Emidio and Ana, can lead the team to her and protect them from their military hunters. The youngsters guide the team towards a prophesied encounter with the unknown and the boy’s certain death. In a terrifying journey with a mysterious shaman, Beau crosses the threshold between physical reality and those lying beyond his senses, finally understanding the minds of Stefan Dürr and Adina Gerardo. Adina opens a portal to an interdimensional nexus, leaving the team and their pursuers awed and overcome with wondrous sights and an astonishing, otherworldly confrontation.

"A thrilling read." New Consciousness Review
"Having the right amount of adventure and romance, this crisscrossing genre tale isn't just a good read, but may also look great on a big screen." Portland Book Review
"...the book mixes uncommon palettes and manages a masterpiece with it. It is a surprising, suspenseful, and utterly superb read from start to end." Self-Publishing Review
"...highly recommended, indeed; especially for thriller and sci-fi readers who have become deluged with too much predictability and who seek cutting-edge action, believable protagonists, and action that is solidly intense throughout. " Midwest Book Review
"Deft dialogue, crisp plotting, and a likable central figure make this multidisciplinary scientific adventure an exuberant and involving read." Kirkus Review
"a riveting, page-turner, right from the start! InD'Tale
Alan Joshua breathes new life into the sometimes predictable genre of science-fiction. Actually, he doesn't stop there as the story seems to span across many genres, from sci-fi to fantasy to mystery/thriller, action and adventure, and a small (minute) dose of romance for good measure! Reader Views
The story is extremely well written, well researched and well-paced, and will keep you turning pages till your eyes close of their own accord. A wonderful read that I would love to see being made into a movie! Readers' Favorite

174 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2017

About the author

Alan Joshua (pen name) is a clinical psychologist who has published nonfiction journal articles and book chapters.
The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy is a prize-winning science fiction/paranormal thriller incorporating his paranormal research and experiences with healers, intuitives, so-called psychic sensitives, etc.

A mind research experiment studying human consciousness goes horrifyingly wrong. Thousands are killed when a Russian suburb is mysteriously destroyed, leaving a mile-deep crater in its place. At the same time, a U.S. space shuttle vaporizes in orbit, and a Canadian mountaintop is ripped away. One thing lies behind it all: The mind of Stefan Dürr. Existence is dreary hell for Dr. Beau Walker. An embittered loner, he sleepwalks through life until the government virtually kidnaps him, hurling him into an incredibly menacing adventure beyond his wildest imaginings. Coerced into joining a U.S./Russian scientific team, Beau searches for the cause of the disasters. Beginning with a treacherous, life-threatening exploration of the anomalous crater, where scientific laws don’t seem to apply, he's thrown into a world of unimaginable advanced biotechnology, biowarfare, genetics, paranormal research, and military intrigue. The stakes are inconceivably high: Find and control the cause...or face worldwide annihilation.

“A thrilling read” New Consciousness Review “Having the right amount of adventure and romance, this crisscrossing genre tale isn’t just a good read, but may also look great on a big screen.” Portland Book Review
“…the book mixes uncommon palettes and manages a masterpiece with it. It is a surprising, suspenseful, and utterly superb read from start to end.” Self-Publishing Review
“…highly recommended, indeed; especially for thriller and sci-fi readers who have become deluged with too much predictability and who seek cutting-edge action, believable protagonists, and action that is solidly intense throughout.” Midwest Book Review
“Deft dialogue, crisp plotting, and a likable central figure make this multidisciplinary scientific adventure an exuberant and involving read.” Kirkus Review

Goodreads Readers:
"In the top 10 books of the best sci-fi/fantasy books I have read in over 40 years and I read over 200 books a year!"
"a riveting, page-turner, right from the start!"
"Awesome, awesome, totally Awesome!!!"
"Not your typical Sci-fi thriller...One of the best books of 2015"
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EPIC (Electronic Publishing Internet Coalition) 2016 eBook science fiction finalist.
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International Book Awards: Award-winning finalist in Science Fiction for 2016
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Bookvana Awards: Finalist in Visionary Fiction
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Readers Favorite: Honorable Mention in Paranormal Fiction 2016
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Alan Joshua is a psychologist, parapsychologist, and author.

Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Interdimensional Nexus (The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy, Book 3) by Alan Joshua is the fast and heart stopping third book. I didn't want to see this end. I hope he adds another set to this. So much action, thrills, things wrapped up, and so much goes wide open in this exciting finish. I loved this series. Science, the power of thoughts, the brain, corruption vs goodness, who are we vs the universe, it is a deep book. LOVED it. Sci-fi at it's finest! Must get!