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The Message
One day every psychic on Earth receives the same message—but who sent it? The US Theta Force and the Russian Psychotronic Division both want to find them first. Whoever has that much psychic energy will be an invincible ally.
West Point career officer Martin Williams had led a team of US special forces when the ISIS-Taliban civil war erupted in Afghanistan, forcing the US to send troops in yet again to protect the already nearly-decimated civilian population. Williams had been disparaged for the uncanny luck his life-saving hunches gave him until one day when the US found out about the Russian Psychotronic Division and figured the US needed its own psychic force—a failed idea in the minds of the Generals old enough to remember the 1970s.
Somehow knowing that billionaire technology inventor Ari Mann warranted psychic investigation, President Gomez assigned the new US Theta Force team, with Marty as second-in-command, to the mission—even before the unit was fully formed and long before the team had undergone much training. What Theta Force uncovered would have been mind-blowing enough were it not for another threat vector it was hard to get their heads around—a mysterious message heard by all psychics around the world.
Who sent that mysterious message?
The new novel by Bill Harvey, author of Live to All Devices
Emmy® Award winner and media research industry leader, Bill Harvey has foretold the future of media for over 35 years. This novel is the prequel to Live to All Devices.
West Point career officer Martin Williams had led a team of US special forces when the ISIS-Taliban civil war erupted in Afghanistan, forcing the US to send troops in yet again to protect the already nearly-decimated civilian population. Williams had been disparaged for the uncanny luck his life-saving hunches gave him until one day when the US found out about the Russian Psychotronic Division and figured the US needed its own psychic force—a failed idea in the minds of the Generals old enough to remember the 1970s.
Somehow knowing that billionaire technology inventor Ari Mann warranted psychic investigation, President Gomez assigned the new US Theta Force team, with Marty as second-in-command, to the mission—even before the unit was fully formed and long before the team had undergone much training. What Theta Force uncovered would have been mind-blowing enough were it not for another threat vector it was hard to get their heads around—a mysterious message heard by all psychics around the world.
Who sent that mysterious message?
The new novel by Bill Harvey, author of Live to All Devices
Emmy® Award winner and media research industry leader, Bill Harvey has foretold the future of media for over 35 years. This novel is the prequel to Live to All Devices.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2022
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August 25, 2025
I’ll be honest, I read a lot of thrillers. Usually, it’s the same formula: a mystery, a chase, a reveal. Fun, but predictable. This book? Completely different. The hook got me right away. That concept alone had me asking a hundred questions before I even finished chapter one.
What really impressed me was the pacing. From page one, the tension just builds. You’re not given time to get too comfortable, and yet you’re not lost either. It’s like the author knows exactly how to pull you along, just enough information to keep you desperate for the next page, but never enough to let you guess everything too soon.
The writing style is sharp, almost cinematic. There were scenes where I could see the action unfolding, like I was in the middle of a high-stakes Netflix series. The blend of military precision with the supernatural edge was something I didn’t even know I wanted until I read it. It felt original, fresh, and above all; believable.
And the characters? They’re not cardboard cutouts like in a lot of action thrillers. Martin Williams, the main focus, comes across as grounded and human, but also someone you’d trust to lead you through chaos. His decisions, his conflicts, even his doubts, they all make the story feel real.
By the time I got to the end, I wasn’t just entertained, I was already imagining what happens next. Honestly, this could be a whole series, and I’d happily line up for each one.
If you’re someone who loves thrillers but wants something different, something that mixes suspense, action, and a touch of the unknown, this book is it. Trust me, you won’t regret picking it up.
What really impressed me was the pacing. From page one, the tension just builds. You’re not given time to get too comfortable, and yet you’re not lost either. It’s like the author knows exactly how to pull you along, just enough information to keep you desperate for the next page, but never enough to let you guess everything too soon.
The writing style is sharp, almost cinematic. There were scenes where I could see the action unfolding, like I was in the middle of a high-stakes Netflix series. The blend of military precision with the supernatural edge was something I didn’t even know I wanted until I read it. It felt original, fresh, and above all; believable.
And the characters? They’re not cardboard cutouts like in a lot of action thrillers. Martin Williams, the main focus, comes across as grounded and human, but also someone you’d trust to lead you through chaos. His decisions, his conflicts, even his doubts, they all make the story feel real.
By the time I got to the end, I wasn’t just entertained, I was already imagining what happens next. Honestly, this could be a whole series, and I’d happily line up for each one.
If you’re someone who loves thrillers but wants something different, something that mixes suspense, action, and a touch of the unknown, this book is it. Trust me, you won’t regret picking it up.
August 25, 2025
When I finished this book, the lesson that stayed with me the longest was about intuition, the inner compass we all have, but often learn to ignore. In the story, Martin Williams is almost defined by it. He’s a West Point officer who has survived and protected others because of his uncanny hunches. Yet instead of being celebrated, he’s often mocked, labeled “lucky,” or treated like he’s imagining things. That tension hit me hard, because it mirrors how society so often dismisses what we can’t easily measure, quantify, or explain.
The breakthrough moment for me wasn’t just that Martin’s gift is real, but that in the middle of war, when chaos and uncertainty were at their peak, intuition became the difference between life and death. What the book shows brilliantly is that intuition isn’t some mystical abstraction; it’s practical, actionable, and often the only guide we have when logic and planning fail. Soldiers in battle don’t always have time to run through data or wait for orders, they need to act, and sometimes all they have to rely on is that deep, almost subconscious “knowing.”
This made me reflect on my own life. How many times have I ignored my gut feeling, only to regret it later? How many opportunities, relationships, or dangers have I overlooked because I second-guessed the quiet voice inside me? What Martin’s journey reminded me is that intuition is not the opposite of reason, it’s the companion to it. We need both. Logic helps us build strategies, but intuition helps us survive when the ground shifts beneath us.
The breakthrough moment for me wasn’t just that Martin’s gift is real, but that in the middle of war, when chaos and uncertainty were at their peak, intuition became the difference between life and death. What the book shows brilliantly is that intuition isn’t some mystical abstraction; it’s practical, actionable, and often the only guide we have when logic and planning fail. Soldiers in battle don’t always have time to run through data or wait for orders, they need to act, and sometimes all they have to rely on is that deep, almost subconscious “knowing.”
This made me reflect on my own life. How many times have I ignored my gut feeling, only to regret it later? How many opportunities, relationships, or dangers have I overlooked because I second-guessed the quiet voice inside me? What Martin’s journey reminded me is that intuition is not the opposite of reason, it’s the companion to it. We need both. Logic helps us build strategies, but intuition helps us survive when the ground shifts beneath us.
August 25, 2025
From the moment I saw the cover, I knew there was something different about this book. It has that pull that makes you stop and wonder what’s waiting inside. And once I opened it, I realized it wasn’t just a story, it was an experience. The idea that every psychic on Earth suddenly receives the same mysterious message… that alone was enough to keep me hooked. But what kept me turning the pages was how real it all felt.
The author doesn’t just throw you into action; he makes you feel it. The military intensity, the suspense, the way psychic phenomena are written in a way that feels almost believable, it blurs the line between fiction and possibility. And then there are the characters. Martin Williams, especially, feels like someone you could meet in real life, a man balancing discipline and instinct, strength and vulnerability. I found myself not just reading about him, but learning from him.
And that’s the thing: this book isn’t just entertainment. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause and think about bigger things; about leadership, courage, and the unseen forces that may shape our lives. It reminded me that sometimes, the answers we’re looking for aren’t in what we can see, but in what we sense. That’s a lesson that sticks.
To the author, please keep writing. You have a gift for creating not just stories, but experiences that stay with people.
To anyone thinking about picking this up: do it. Don’t overthink it. Books like this don’t just pass the time, they leave something with you. And honestly, that’s rare.
The author doesn’t just throw you into action; he makes you feel it. The military intensity, the suspense, the way psychic phenomena are written in a way that feels almost believable, it blurs the line between fiction and possibility. And then there are the characters. Martin Williams, especially, feels like someone you could meet in real life, a man balancing discipline and instinct, strength and vulnerability. I found myself not just reading about him, but learning from him.
And that’s the thing: this book isn’t just entertainment. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause and think about bigger things; about leadership, courage, and the unseen forces that may shape our lives. It reminded me that sometimes, the answers we’re looking for aren’t in what we can see, but in what we sense. That’s a lesson that sticks.
To the author, please keep writing. You have a gift for creating not just stories, but experiences that stay with people.
To anyone thinking about picking this up: do it. Don’t overthink it. Books like this don’t just pass the time, they leave something with you. And honestly, that’s rare.
August 28, 2025
Reading The Message by Bill Harvey doesn’t feel like reading a normal novel. It feels like someone slipped you a secret file full of things you weren’t supposed to know. At times, it’s a thriller with battles and spies. At other times, it feels like a spiritual lesson or even a dream about past lives and psychic warriors. It doesn’t fit neatly into one box, and that’s exactly what makes it fascinating.
The book is about asking big questions. What if my thoughts aren’t only mine? The story pushes you to sit with those ideas, and the characters feel so real that they seem more like memories than fiction.
The pace is wild and unpredictable. The sudden shifts in time and tone don’t feel like mistakes, but rather ,clues that remind you the world of The Message isn’t so far from our own.
At the center is one bold idea: we are all God. On the surface, that might sound simple, even cliché. But in this story, it hits with force. Suddenly, every fight, every twist, every betrayal takes on a deeper meaning, as if the book itself is telling you: wake up, you’re part of this too.
So yes, it’s a thriller. Yes, it’s packed with action. But what makes it unforgettable is how it gets under your skin. You don’t just read The Message, you feel like you’re discovering something that was meant for you.
If you want a straightforward, ordinary story, this isn’t it. But if you’re ready for a book that flips your perspective and makes you question things long after you’ve closed it, then The Message is waiting for you.
The book is about asking big questions. What if my thoughts aren’t only mine? The story pushes you to sit with those ideas, and the characters feel so real that they seem more like memories than fiction.
The pace is wild and unpredictable. The sudden shifts in time and tone don’t feel like mistakes, but rather ,clues that remind you the world of The Message isn’t so far from our own.
At the center is one bold idea: we are all God. On the surface, that might sound simple, even cliché. But in this story, it hits with force. Suddenly, every fight, every twist, every betrayal takes on a deeper meaning, as if the book itself is telling you: wake up, you’re part of this too.
So yes, it’s a thriller. Yes, it’s packed with action. But what makes it unforgettable is how it gets under your skin. You don’t just read The Message, you feel like you’re discovering something that was meant for you.
If you want a straightforward, ordinary story, this isn’t it. But if you’re ready for a book that flips your perspective and makes you question things long after you’ve closed it, then The Message is waiting for you.
August 26, 2025
Imagine this: every psychic on Earth suddenly hears the exact same message at the same moment. Who sent it? What does it mean? And why are the world’s most powerful secret organizations so desperate to find the source? That’s the gripping setup of Bill Harvey’s The Message and honestly, it delivers from the very first page.
What pulled me was how perfectly it balances action, mystery, and character. Martin Williams is the kind of protagonist you can’t help but root for; disciplined, brave, but also carrying that edge of uncertainty about his own uncanny instincts. The Theta Force team he leads feels raw and untested, which makes their mission all the more intense. And on the other side? The Russians’ Psychotronic Division, which raises the stakes in a way that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
Then there’s Ari Mann, the brilliant billionaire inventor whose role in all this is impossible to pin down. Harvey keeps you guessing at every turn: Who’s really pulling the strings? Who’s hiding something? And most importantly, what’s behind the world-shaking psychic message?
This is one of those books you pick up thinking, I’ll just read a chapter before bed, and suddenly it’s 2 a.m. and you can’t put it down. It’s smart, fast-paced, and leaves you itching for whatever Harvey has planned next. If you love thrillers that combine brainpower with breakneck action, The Message is absolutely worth your time.
What pulled me was how perfectly it balances action, mystery, and character. Martin Williams is the kind of protagonist you can’t help but root for; disciplined, brave, but also carrying that edge of uncertainty about his own uncanny instincts. The Theta Force team he leads feels raw and untested, which makes their mission all the more intense. And on the other side? The Russians’ Psychotronic Division, which raises the stakes in a way that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
Then there’s Ari Mann, the brilliant billionaire inventor whose role in all this is impossible to pin down. Harvey keeps you guessing at every turn: Who’s really pulling the strings? Who’s hiding something? And most importantly, what’s behind the world-shaking psychic message?
This is one of those books you pick up thinking, I’ll just read a chapter before bed, and suddenly it’s 2 a.m. and you can’t put it down. It’s smart, fast-paced, and leaves you itching for whatever Harvey has planned next. If you love thrillers that combine brainpower with breakneck action, The Message is absolutely worth your time.
August 26, 2025
What surprised me most about Bill Harvey’s The Message was the way it reminded me how much we actually need each other.
Martin Williams isn’t a superhero. He’s brave, sure, and his instincts are sharp, but what makes his story so powerful is how he grows into his role as part of Theta Force. This team is untested, sometimes clumsy, and often in over their heads, but when it matters, they find a way to rely on one another. That struck me, because in my own life I’ve had times where I tried to carry everything on my own, only to realize that strength often comes from leaning on the people around you.
The book made me think about how trust isn’t built when everything is easy, it’s built when things are falling apart and you have no choice but to depend on someone else. Watching Martin learn to trust his team reminded me of my own struggles with letting go of control and allowing others to step in.
So yes, The Message is an action-packed thriller about psychics, spies, and a mystery that could change the world. But underneath, it’s also a story about what it really means to fight alongside others and how much stronger we become when we stop pretending we can do it all alone.
Martin Williams isn’t a superhero. He’s brave, sure, and his instincts are sharp, but what makes his story so powerful is how he grows into his role as part of Theta Force. This team is untested, sometimes clumsy, and often in over their heads, but when it matters, they find a way to rely on one another. That struck me, because in my own life I’ve had times where I tried to carry everything on my own, only to realize that strength often comes from leaning on the people around you.
The book made me think about how trust isn’t built when everything is easy, it’s built when things are falling apart and you have no choice but to depend on someone else. Watching Martin learn to trust his team reminded me of my own struggles with letting go of control and allowing others to step in.
So yes, The Message is an action-packed thriller about psychics, spies, and a mystery that could change the world. But underneath, it’s also a story about what it really means to fight alongside others and how much stronger we become when we stop pretending we can do it all alone.
August 28, 2025
There was something about the story that reminded me of moments in my own life where I was searching for meaning, asking “why me?” and not finding answers.
There’s a part in the book where one of the characters comes to realize that sometimes the things we call accidents or coincidences are really just part of a larger design, and that even the painful experiences carry lessons we only understand later. That part nearly broke me, because it felt like the book was speaking directly to the pain I’ve carried for years.
But instead of leaving me in that heaviness, it lifted me. By the last chapter, I felt an odd kind of peace, like maybe I don’t have to understand everything right now. Maybe it’s enough to just keep going with a little more trust.
This wasn’t just a story, it felt like therapy in words, like someone had reached into my chest, found the tangled mess of my emotions, and whispered, “you’re not alone.” I’ll be holding onto this one for a long time.
And honestly, I need to say this: Bill Harvey should do whatever it takes to make sure more people see this book. It’s so much worth it. The world needs this kind of story, because it doesn’t just entertain, it heals.
There’s a part in the book where one of the characters comes to realize that sometimes the things we call accidents or coincidences are really just part of a larger design, and that even the painful experiences carry lessons we only understand later. That part nearly broke me, because it felt like the book was speaking directly to the pain I’ve carried for years.
But instead of leaving me in that heaviness, it lifted me. By the last chapter, I felt an odd kind of peace, like maybe I don’t have to understand everything right now. Maybe it’s enough to just keep going with a little more trust.
This wasn’t just a story, it felt like therapy in words, like someone had reached into my chest, found the tangled mess of my emotions, and whispered, “you’re not alone.” I’ll be holding onto this one for a long time.
And honestly, I need to say this: Bill Harvey should do whatever it takes to make sure more people see this book. It’s so much worth it. The world needs this kind of story, because it doesn’t just entertain, it heals.
August 28, 2025
I’ve read a lot of books that try to be “deep,” but The Message didn’t feel forced at all. It was simple, clear, and yet it reached a part of me that’s usually untouched by everyday motivational talk.
What I loved most was how it didn’t try to preach. Instead, it felt like a story unfolding naturally, and somewhere in the middle of it, I found myself nodding because it was speaking truths I already knew but had forgotten. For example, there’s this part where one of the characters realizes that holding on to resentment is like carrying a heavy bag that only gets heavier the longer you drag it. That line alone made me pause, and I thought about how I’ve been dragging around my own grudges. It was like the book held up a mirror without judging me.
I finished it feeling lighter, not because everything suddenly made sense, but because I was reminded that it’s okay to let go. And honestly, I think that’s what makes this book special, it doesn’t try to fix your life, it just nudges you to see it differently.
What I loved most was how it didn’t try to preach. Instead, it felt like a story unfolding naturally, and somewhere in the middle of it, I found myself nodding because it was speaking truths I already knew but had forgotten. For example, there’s this part where one of the characters realizes that holding on to resentment is like carrying a heavy bag that only gets heavier the longer you drag it. That line alone made me pause, and I thought about how I’ve been dragging around my own grudges. It was like the book held up a mirror without judging me.
I finished it feeling lighter, not because everything suddenly made sense, but because I was reminded that it’s okay to let go. And honestly, I think that’s what makes this book special, it doesn’t try to fix your life, it just nudges you to see it differently.
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February 23, 2023Take part in a psychic arms race in THE MESSAGE by Bill Harvey, a cosmic science fiction adventure that will remind readers of Asimov and Neal Stephenson's work!
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