Project Neon

by Jonathan K. Crockett

Project Neon – Is a work of fiction inspired by real events. This historical sci-fi weaves a story of intrigue, bringing together people, affairs and events that seem unrelated Fact based historical accounts of Nazi Germany from 1920s -1940s.A 1989 court case against an alleged war criminal, whose lawyer, Whitaker, uses unconventional defense tactics against, Evelyn Brown, the assistant D.A., who is intent on winning. An unstable professor, Hunsaker, believing he will develop time travel sits, in his basement, waiting for rats to appear as proof of his future success.A fanatic, Erick Hallbrook, willing to die for his cause to succeed.A dedicated Military Major willing to do what it takes to stop Hallbrook.The development of an ultra-secret government program called Project Neon.A shadow organization’s plot, forces Admiral Crowe, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to scramble in reaction to the global threat.Changing historical timelines.A government cover-up. *Help independent authors out by rating their books, leaving feedback, posting on social media, and sharing with friends.

461 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 20, 2021

Reviews

[Matt McAvoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The real project to be admired here is Jonathan’s epic book – vast and hugely impressive, Project Neon is a fantastic achievement. And, more to the point, it is a tremendously good book; the author should be immensely proud. That said, I felt it wasn’t quite as polished as it absolutely should be, and warrants, which is a shame, and the reason for my decision to drop a star; it is fair to say that this is a book which should otherwise be worthy of full praise. Whilst Jonathan is clearly an immensely intelligent, knowledgeable writer, who definitely knows his way around the English language, it is fair to say that his proofing needs a little extra gloss for it to deserve the accolades it undoubtedly would receive.

Ambitious, clever and grand, Project Neon is half procedural sci-fi and half historical drama. Crossing The Terminator with Valkyrie, it tells an extremely detailed tale of the painstaking creation of a time machine, then the panic which ensues when a vicious neo-Nazi is sent back by saboteurs to help Hitler win WW2. The N.S.A./C.I.A. respond in kind, by sending back their own agents to neutralize him. Naturally, then, all manner of catastrophic time-continuum scenarios start to present themselves, and the good guys in the present timeline scramble to fix one potential mistake after another.

Jonathan knows his history and his subject – as well as being a very good author; this composition is informative, and entertaining on a vast scale. But here is also the book’s biggest issue, for me; it is simply too long and too detailed. This in turn gives it a convoluted, confused feel, and ironically enough it is not the science fiction element but the increasingly tangled new lives of the subjects, in the past, where it becomes a touch difficult to follow. I don’t think the story arc is necessarily what confuses it, though, but rather the mere length; there is profound, vivid detail to wade through whilst staying engaged with the multiple-character and multiple-timeline narratives. This is a book for someone who really wants to get their teeth into a decent, Crichton-style thriller, and loves a bit of men-in-black, time-travel, Hitler-cabal and war history. And it really is as good as it sounds.

I think Jonathan would do well to polish up that proof, which can’t really be ignored. But if you can look past that, and like your history with sci-fi fusion, I hugely recommend this book; if you like the genres and themes just mentioned, it will definitely be as good an epic story as you will read on the subject. Jonathan is fantastic, and I will certainly be looking forward to reading what he writes next.

[Books Reviewer! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you spent sleepless nights watching youtube videos of how the pyramids might have been built, what is the significance of the easter islands and the Maoi statues? Have you gone without sleep while researching theories and conspiracy theories submitted online for several hours straight? Just to fuel our curiosity and with a little taste of mystery, if you answered yes to the above questions you would surely be elated to read this book. Truth be told I am a huge fan of mystery and have always been but with the introduction to Dan Brown, my life was forever changed as it was something, a genre that dealt with fiction that is so close to reality that you will not know which is which. Therefore when I went through the blurb that said what it did contain I wasn't able to keep my hands off of it and let the chance to be enthralled lose its way.

This is a book that is like a spider's web, a web that is made from the saliva of a spider that feeds on facts definite but utilised in such a way to create a whole new reality that you will lose track of yours. This is not really a really fat book but having all the facts checked and if you are like me and check up online everything that can be found out about a certain thing you read in a book, you are going to spend some good months reading this.

I am impressed by the level of detail that has been put into this book and also impressed by the presentation that challenges us to not believe, which is honest at certain times is impossible even after knowing this is a work of fiction. This book is complex enough to rattle your mind yet written in simple language that anybody can read and understand, of course not the scientific terms, experiments and all that but to a certain point it is deliverable to all folks around. A very fine blend of reality and science fiction.

[C.J. Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most intricate and well-written blend of sci-fi and history I’ve ever read!

After reading another of this author’s books, “Trump Before Country,” I knew that Jonathan Crockett was an exceptional researcher and documenter. “Project Neon” takes it to a whole other level… coupled with a brilliantly constructed historical fiction narrative. The way that stories in both the past and present are developed then come together is so creative… it almost feels like you’re reading multiple stories until they just synthesize perfectly before you know it. I was particularly impressed at the way misogyny and racism are confronted in this book. The beginning will engage you from the first chapter, the middle will keep you reading more, and even with a subtle trail of “breadcrumbs” you won’t see the end coming. A must-read for sci-fi buffs (especially those who like time travel tales) and WW2 history enthusiasts.

[Isolda Crockett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the detail and strength of the female characters. There were three that were really strong.
Evelyn the main character, Helen the analyst and I especially liked the story surrounding Melitta Stauffenberg. I think she was my favorite. I recommended this book, if you want to be transported to another time and place.

[Donna R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fascinating and complex story that brought together a lot of things including time travel, historical fiction, mystery, drama, and more. It had many strong characters! I really enjoyed it, especially the courtroom scenes, and have even found myself thinking about the time travel method used in the book several times since finishing it.

[Frannie O’Callaghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling novel spanning many genres. This action-packed adventure delves into sci-fi, following the mad genius of a scientist intent on solving the method for time-travel, the passionate justice of an attorney trying to convict a war criminal, and then political radicalists vs. covert military operations, with a deep dive into WWII /Holocaust history. All of these complex characters' paths are interwoven to answer the simple question: Can the past be changed?

Bursting with ideas, imagination, and educational aspects of science and history, this was a riveting read!