The Secret History of Another Rome: Volume 1 (Millenium 3 CE)

In the mid-2600s, Ranulf becomes Supreme Pontiff of the Empire of Rome at Alexandria, a patriarchy run by priest-bureaucrats called Librarians. After twenty-two years on the throne, Ranulf’s memories flood back to him, from the time he moved to Alexandria with his mother to his present situation resulting from his choices, his training and his relationships. Ranulf’s life has been a quest for truth, not the half-truths of the Librarians and their Secret History, but an understanding of how action rather than static dogma is the path to the future. Guided by mysterious strangers from another time and his own innate curiosity, Ranulf searches for this understanding. Why do the Librarians hide facts from their ruler? What will Ranulf do as he gradually uncovers the truth? How will he respond when he finally understands?

Bear Kosik was born in Pittston, PA, but was raised in the Baltimore-Washington area. He has lived in the Albany, NY, area since 1995. He spent over 30 years working in higher education as a professor of political science and a student success specialist. I have lived overseas in China, Hong Kong, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. His short plays, "Déjà vu on the Obituary Page" and "Hiding Bodies," will mark his NYC production debut in Summer 2016 at Manhattan Repertory Theatre and the opening weekend of the Midtown International Theater Festival. His publications include the non-fiction "Restoring the Republic: A New Social Contract for We the People," "The Secret History of Another Rome," and many essays and poems. He has ghosted three memoirs for clients and looks forward to the publication of a prequel to "Another Rome" entitled "C Square," a related short story called "See You on Hel," other short stories, and a novella entitled "Boots on the Ground."