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Devolution of a Species
For thousands of years, mankind had lived in harmony with nature. But that harmony is now lost as we continue to pollute and rape the planet for our own greed and material possession. We decimate areas of the natural world to feed and home an ever exploding population, and hunt animals in the name of sport, and for cruelty itself.
Now, something is happening to our species. Planet earth is fighting back, and it’s taking away our advantage. Humankind’s intelligence. The World Health Organization must find out what is happening as acts of unprecedented violence sweep across the globe. But when Joceline Mercier, the head scientist, stumbles upon the answers, everything we thought we knew about our past and future changes. With time almost up, has she discovered the answers too late?
Is there anything that can be done to halt the devolution of a species?
Now, something is happening to our species. Planet earth is fighting back, and it’s taking away our advantage. Humankind’s intelligence. The World Health Organization must find out what is happening as acts of unprecedented violence sweep across the globe. But when Joceline Mercier, the head scientist, stumbles upon the answers, everything we thought we knew about our past and future changes. With time almost up, has she discovered the answers too late?
Is there anything that can be done to halt the devolution of a species?
266 pages, Hardcover
Published September 30, 2021
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M.E. Ellington
6 books6 followersMartyn Ellington (pen name M.E. Ellington) is the Amazon best-selling author of two published novels, and two self-published novels. His novels include Thirstonfield Halt, The Martialis Incident, and Devolution of a Species. His latest novel, co-written with Steven Stiefel titled Tomorrow's Flight is now available.
Martyn was born and raised in Northeast England, where he lives today. From a young age he has been a fan of all things science fiction and horror: from B-movie classics such as The Valley of Gwangi and the Hammer Horror movies of Christopher Lee, through to more contemporary shows like The X-Files. His writing influences include James Herbert and Michael Crichton.
To relax, Martyn enjoys the company of friends, family, and his dogs. Not always is that order! He also enjoys listening to music, his favourite artist being Jeff Lynne, though he also enjoys Diana Krall and First Aid Kit. He's an audiophile who, in a world of digital everything, still prefers the sound of vinyl. One of his prize possessions is a 34-year-old Technics hi-fi system that once belonged to his father, who bought it new.
Martyn was born and raised in Northeast England, where he lives today. From a young age he has been a fan of all things science fiction and horror: from B-movie classics such as The Valley of Gwangi and the Hammer Horror movies of Christopher Lee, through to more contemporary shows like The X-Files. His writing influences include James Herbert and Michael Crichton.
To relax, Martyn enjoys the company of friends, family, and his dogs. Not always is that order! He also enjoys listening to music, his favourite artist being Jeff Lynne, though he also enjoys Diana Krall and First Aid Kit. He's an audiophile who, in a world of digital everything, still prefers the sound of vinyl. One of his prize possessions is a 34-year-old Technics hi-fi system that once belonged to his father, who bought it new.
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July 17, 2018
Mother Nature is fighting back.
For thousands of years Mankind has polluted and destroyed nature for its own greed and material possessions; now nature wants earth back to lick its wounds and re-grow without mankind.
The World Health Organization becomes aware of humans becoming sick with an unknown illness, which makes them angry, brutal and seemingly devolve into Neanderthal beings.
Joceline Mercier, a scientist, must try and stop this pathogen before it destroys mankind as we know it. But Mother Nature has its own ideas about how the world should evolve, and that is without humans.
Wow! I loved this book, it makes you stop and think about what we are doing to this beautiful earth of ours, and how we are indeed destroying it, because of our lust for bigger and better things.
The story tells of what would happen if Nature decided enough is enough and started to destroy us in the same way. I could not help gunning for Nature against us as we are desecrating our seas, land and sky.
Although obviously fiction, what if this happened? Do we deserve to be wiped out? I think so. What do you think?
A thought-provoking tale which is easy to read, and you will not want to stop until it’s finished. Fantastic story.
Shesat
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of this book to review.
For thousands of years Mankind has polluted and destroyed nature for its own greed and material possessions; now nature wants earth back to lick its wounds and re-grow without mankind.
The World Health Organization becomes aware of humans becoming sick with an unknown illness, which makes them angry, brutal and seemingly devolve into Neanderthal beings.
Joceline Mercier, a scientist, must try and stop this pathogen before it destroys mankind as we know it. But Mother Nature has its own ideas about how the world should evolve, and that is without humans.
Wow! I loved this book, it makes you stop and think about what we are doing to this beautiful earth of ours, and how we are indeed destroying it, because of our lust for bigger and better things.
The story tells of what would happen if Nature decided enough is enough and started to destroy us in the same way. I could not help gunning for Nature against us as we are desecrating our seas, land and sky.
Although obviously fiction, what if this happened? Do we deserve to be wiped out? I think so. What do you think?
A thought-provoking tale which is easy to read, and you will not want to stop until it’s finished. Fantastic story.
Shesat
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of this book to review.
January 26, 2022
A thrilling and exceedingly original story unfortunately hampered by an occasionally clichéd, inelegant writing style. I can’t help but think this would make for a truly killer screenplay for a high-concept sci-fi horror TV-show, or at least a satisfyingly over-the-top B-movie; alas, it is not a screenplay, it is a novel, and as a novel it reads a bit too much like the plot of an average Hollywood action flick at times, and thus falls just short of its true potential. Nevertheless, the central idea of the novel is strong enough to compensate for its most egregious stylistic flaws. All in all, I’d say Devolution of a Species is definitely worth a read if you’re interested in speculative fiction with thought-provoking concepts behind it.
October 10, 2017
Devolution of a Species is an interesting novel that does have a bit of a zombie vibe to it. The characters are interesting and well-developed. I did think it was interesting that most of the story is told from the aspect of the people trying to solve the mystery of the disease. I would have given this novel four stars, but the editing problems (which is a consistent problem with this author) pulled me out of the story a few times.
March 5, 2022
Could be future?
Although the pages laid out strangely, this was thrilling and so scary , following so closely to what Vivid distortion us through2021 & into 3/2022.
This author knew how to spread up our heart rate in the final chapters. Perfectly done.
Although the pages laid out strangely, this was thrilling and so scary , following so closely to what Vivid distortion us through2021 & into 3/2022.
This author knew how to spread up our heart rate in the final chapters. Perfectly done.
April 14, 2021
I got this novel as an ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review. I admit it took a little while to get into this story, but once I did, I was hooked. I needed to find out what the "problem" was and if they would solve it and where would that leave us in the end. The characters were relatable and believable and found myself at a crossroads wanting them to succeed and find a way out of this mess, but also in the back of my mind, I kept thinking, well, maybe we (humans) deserve it. All in all a good novel that keeps you on your toes and gets you thinking, what if?!
December 16, 2019
This is one of those books that brings up some real world questions. It makes you wonder if there is some real truth to this, if we are headed for the "reset".
December 22, 2021
I couldn't agree more with the overall messages here.
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