Deception

by A.J. Green

In ‘Deception’, the principal character, Rob Granger, becomes involved with a group of scientists as a result of his grandfather’s death.

Through personal conversation as well as attending a lively debate, Rob is exposed to scientific evidence which calls into question certain beliefs held by the conventional scientific community. This ultimately leads to his inclusion on a dramatic expedition to the Congo in central Africa. The main objective of the expedition is to investigate rumours of the existence of a highly unusual creature living in the Congo River basin area.

The team’s investigatory work is disrupted by a counter expedition intent on refuting any claims they might make as a result of their discoveries. When Rob’s team come across evidence potentially supporting their position, they are confronted by the opposing expedition, threatened, and ordered to leave the area.

On his return to Britain, Rob Granger faces additional and significant challenges arising from the events in the Congo. He also has to come to some conclusions over how he is going to respond to all he has learned on the trip.

‘Deception’ includes intrigue, excitement, danger, and a few twists and turns as the reader is encouraged to share in Rob’s journey of discovery.

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2019

Reviews

[Alan Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an important book, skillfully written and enjoyable to read. It is a study on how we need to honestly observe and interpret data without employing preconceived ideas that can cloud our judgement and mislead our findings. Science is more than simply repeating what someone else has concluded. True science requires an open mind that searches for reality and the truth about our world and does not merely blindly repeat what another assumed to be correct. A.J. Green exposes how preconceived belief, and unquestioning faith has permeated the science community, and in particular the study of evolutionary theory, and how prejudice has stalled the scientific process, which results in incorrect conclusions. We need to be honest enough to assess the available data with an open mind, and brave enough to accurately report our findings. The Sherlock Holmes quote comes to mind," When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

[Elizabeth Zupke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert and Sam, brothers, are about to embark on the greatest adventure of their lives. An adventure of the mind as well as of the body, one full of peril and self-discovery. I loved this story!! It does such a good job defending creation. One of my favorite parts was a debate between an evolutionist and a creationist. It was a very sensible debate, which is rare these days. I also learned so much about a tropical country! This will be a book I highly recommend to my friends.