Continuum

by Marlys Beider

The terrorist group Al-Saafi is about to unleash its newly developed weapon of mass destruction. Soon the devastating MAX 18 virus will rid the world of infidels, beginning with the president of the United States and his cabinet.

Two beautiful and extraordinary women, born only minutes apart at opposite ends of the country, share a spiritual ancestry that extends well beyond mere psychic power. Together they have less than nine months to follow a trail of secrets and unthinkable deeds to keep mankind's future intact.

This heart-pounding story explodes with corruption and deceit, goodness and love. Through a brilliant blend of intriguing characters and a fast-paced plot, Continuum makes you wonder if indeed there are those among us who have been given the awesome responsibility of saving the world from a violent end.

Powerful, hypnotic, and utterly original, this paranormal thriller will keep you spellbound.

467 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Author Marlys Beider was born and raised in Hannover, Germany. When she was 21 years old, she came to the U.S. to visit family friends living in Chicago. Her affinity for the “new world” prompted her to apply for a student visa and transfer her college credits, changing her major from art history to journalism. Less than two years into her studies, she met her future husband, and the rest was history.

Growing up, Beider had a passion for creative writing and often received recognition in school for her stories. As an adult, she found herself spinning stories in her head during nature hikes. One story kept growing; she imagined the characters coming to life, as if in a feature film. When she shared her ideas with a friend who is a writer, that friend encouraged Beider to move the story from her head onto paper. Soon she was hooked on the process, staying up nights researching and writing, resulting in her first novel, “Fateful Parallels.” Soon after, she wrote “Continuum,” “I Am Here” and “Molly’s Milestone” in 2024. Beider’s novels are inspired by her observations of the world and life around her.

Beider’s next novel, a conspiracy/crime thriller, is set to be released fall 2026. Daughter of Secrets is a gripping tale of betrayal intertwining buried family secrets, international crime and an investigative journalist’s dangerous pursuit of the truth.

In addition to writing, Beider has a passion for the arts and supports music and other cultural organizations in Chicago. Beider and her late husband have four adult children, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Reviews

[David Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked up Marlys’s first book because I enjoyed the authors style on her later entries. Hope she keeps them coming.