H2O - Softcover

Belateche, Irving

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984026525 ISBN 13: 9780984026524

Publisher: Laurel Canyon Press, 2012

Synopsis

Roy Walker is curious. But in a world where knowledge has disappeared, curiosity will get you killed. Generations ago, the Passim Virus wiped out most of humanity. The survivors banded together to form The Territory and, now, decades later, no one questions why knowledge has disappeared. Why should they? They're lucky to be alive. But Roy doesn't feel so lucky. He's haunted by the murder of his father and he's ostracized by everyone in town. He asks way too many questions, especially about the water pumped out by the town's desalination plant. Then Roy finds a tantalizing clue that leads him down the coast of what used to be the state of Oregon. He's stunned at what he discovers. Everything in The Territory is a lie and everything around him is a front. But to uncover the dark secret behind this front, Roy must venture deeper into the wilderness where marauders and the deadly Passim Virus wait to kill. It's there, outside The Territory, where he discovers the truth about his father's murder and where he meets his unexpected destiny -- To free humanity from the bondage of a powerful enemy.

About this title

About the Author:

Irving Belateche is an award-winning author, a screenwriter, and a professor at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. He wrote the Amazon bestsellers "Einstein's Secret" and "The Origin of Dracula," and he's written screenplays for Paramount, Universal, Sony, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three cats.

Review:

"An entertaining sci-fi/thriller... classic science fiction... where the story is personal and the premise is intelligent." -- Nina
 
"A thrilling ride... sparse and beautiful." -- LouisL

"A compelling mystery, realistically told... The world has become small again, and this is reflected in the post-apocalyptic world... smaller, simpler, and more focused on individuals." -- Fabianspace
 
"Superbly written... everything about it is beautifully rendered. A very human story..." -- FG Review
 
"An exhilarating read!" -- Joanne S.
 
"Seamless, natural, and engaging. [A] great story with a unique plot." -- Hawaiibarb

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurel Canyon Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0984026525
• ISBN 13: 9780984026524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198