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Cerulean Blue

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What is science fiction today may be the truth tomorrow as space travel and medical reasearch has proven time and again. And thus it may come about that the author of Cerulean Blue has seen the future (if we aren't careful). Scientists working in the South Atlantic discover a blue seaweed and set off a series of events that changes the world. The world is divided into two camps, one ruled by UniCorp that is ruled by one man, and the other camp ruled by the Chinese. The two have squared off and wait the inevitable war, but in the meantime, UniCorp has its problems with a few groups that oppose them and what they stand for. One such group is led by Harold Womack, a man trying to protect his family and who doesn't see himself as a world savior. Womack is, however, considered number one enemy by UniCorp and they pull out all the stops to catch him. Cerulean Blue is written by a talented author, Wray Miller, who takes us forward in time to what seems a possible replay of history, yet there is much more to this story and it is well worth the time to read it. You will be left consider how things are and ought to be, and the question, 'Could this happen' will bother you because you know it could. This is a well written, well thought out story and comes highly recommended by this reader. Enjoy.

Wow! I received "Cerulean Blue" on 2-04-04 and read 150 pages, on the 4-5-6 each and finished it on Sat. the 7th. I could not put it down once I picked it up. :)

Web Griffen has been my favorite writers since 1988 but I think I now have a new favorite. :) Really with Griffen I have read his different series "Brotherhood of War" - Army 25 times, all except the last one. His Corps series 15 times, except the last one. And his Police one, 7 times, except the latest ones.

When I finished "Cerulean Blue" it was just like having to leave some people I was just getting to be friends with. While I know that the book is fiction - The Author brings out the people very, very well. The love that Shelby shows, not only to her family but also to others has to have been lived. And while Lynn, Patsy, Lily, Curt and Harold are all fiction - I will surely believe there were role models somewhere.

I hope to be able to read more novels by Wray Miller - and continue to get to know my new friends. I have 10 friends waiting to read it and will tell them to tell their friends and families to buy copies also.

I will let the VVA librarian read it and ask him to have the Chapter to buy copies of "Cerulean Blue" as well as the other books as they become available.

I like the style of the cover, as I'm able to use the flaps as bookmarkers. Also the pages are easy to turn using the upper corner when turning pgs.

Wray Miller, keep writing you are Great, I have read many books, Mithner, Smith, Brow, LaCorr, John Jakes and many, many, more. I use to work in a library and have always loved reading even as a kid. And none that I've ever read are any better and many not as good as you are. I'm a fan :)and will tell everyone I can to get your books.

If you are looking for a story with a rich, potent plot that will hold your interest right up until you've reached the back cover, this novel is for you! It's full of suspense, intrigue and action. And as an added bonus, I found that it stimulated my intellect as well! This book will keep you turning pages and looking forward to a sequel!

Wray Miller has written a vivid, fascinating story. Compelling and dimensional characters with an intriguing plot.

Wray Miller weaves a riveting tale of a frightening world. A haunting perspective of the future.

I could not put it down! The characters sprung to life as I cheered them on to triumph over the "bad guys".

This is an excellent book. I do not usually read futuristic type books but this one wasn't so far fetched that it kept my interest. It was an original idea for a story, which was very well written and suspenseful. It was so easy to picture, understand and sympathize with the characters. I had a hard time putting Cerulean Blue down to do other things. I can't wait for the next book. Great job Wray Miller.

I've read my share of futuristic, Post-Apocalypse novels in my day. A lot of them are in the vein of Mad Max where nuclear war devastates the planet and survivors eek out their existance in a harsh dog-eat-dog world. But I've never read anything quite like Cerulean Blue. It's kind of Post-Apocalypse without the Apocalypse.

Instead of going into a long description, I'll point you to the Book Description above, it's pretty accurate without giving too much away. I will tell you that it's scary how current events tie in with the story, and when I found out that Miller wrote this ten years ago, it gave me goosebumps.

There are many levels to this book and it approaches the scenario from multiple angles which is really interesting and I commend Wray Miller on this.

You have the side of Uni-Corp, an evolution of the UN.

You have the side of Harold Womack, who is just a guy who wants to be left alone, and for his family to be safe and accounted for.

You have the side of the Scientists, who as usual, let the cat out of the bag and then are shocked when everything goes south.

And you have the side of the Rebel Insurgents. People who rebel against Uni-Corp consisting of: Jews, Arabs, Communists, American Militia Groups, South Americans and pretty well anyone who could escape the grasp of Uni-Corp.

They all have their own agendas and their own ways of dealing with the problems at hand.

The characters in this book are the driving force. They are all well-drawn and you actually care about their fates. Whether you love or hate them, you want to know what's going to happen to them, and I love that Miller added Personal I.D. Files for the main characters - an awesome touch.

The story is well thought out and imagined and Miller's writing style is smooth and intelligent. It's probably the most original story I've read in years. I don't think I've ever read anything even close to it and it's so complex that it's hard to actually tell you what the story is about in less than 10 paragraphs. I can tell you that it will keep you consumed up to the last page.

I definitely recommend this book. It's the best 8 hours I've spent this year on a book. I can't wait for the sequel Alizarin Crimson.

This is possibly the best book I've read in years. I found out about this through a friend of mine and I was reluctant at first. Now I'm kicking myself for waiting as long as I did! This book was so good that I bought a copy for pratically everyone I know for Christmas.

This book is exicting, has an original story, interesting plot, solid writing, well drawn characters, and is a real page turner. As good as this book is, I couldn't believe that it's not on a Bestseller list. Truly an awesome find. I would recommend this book to anyone.

This story is about a near-future Earth, totally changed by a new species of algae called Cerulean Blue (years are no longer denominated in AD - Anno Domini, but acb - after cerulean blue). Among its unique properties are the ability to slow the aging process for any animal, including humans, that ingests it. The algae also contains plenty of oxygen, so a person could live very easily in a vat of it, once they get over their drowning reflex. It also puts the person to sleep. Since Earth is on the verge of environmental collapse, a radical plan is hatched by Reginald Erlichmann, head of the United Nations Corporation. Much of the Earth's population will be placed in storage for 30 years, in order to give the Earth a chance to cleanse itself. The politically correct are eager to take part. The reality is very different.

Those who end up in a Type I facility are the genetically pure elite (sound familiar?) who will be resurrected in the future. A Type II facility is for those who will never be resurrected; perhaps they will be used for cloning purposes in the future. The vast majority of the population of "the West" (Asia and Africa pulled out of the U.N. years before) end up in a Type III facility. Think of a Nazi concentration camp with computer-controlled lasers to do the killing, instead of gas.

There are some who want no part of this new world; among them are neighbors Harold Womack and Greg Baldwin, and their families. Womack's daughter, Lynn, a scientist for UniCorp, accidentally discovers the truth, and is able to warn her parents just before UniCorp police come for both families, and just before she disappears. They take off to the South American jungles, where they undertake an active rebellion, not knowing if their daughter is alive or dead.

This is an excellent piece of near-future society building. It's interesting and plausible, it's a good story and it will give the reader plenty to consider.