Green Eyes in the Amazon (Rethinking the Future) [Paperback]

P. J. Fischer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rethinking the Future | Publication Date: June 2, 2009

Dr. Steven Sumpter, a brilliant biologist and mathematician, has a radical thesis: All the processes of life can be distilled into a series of elegant algorithms. His groundbreaking idea is a potential leap in evolution . . . and a heretical violation of the Mutant Laws. In a world powered by religion and a fear of science, Steven’s work is seen as an abomination that must be destroyed. Desperate to protect his work and his family, Steven and his girlfriend, Eli—who is pregnant with their child, Julia—flee to a remote part of the Amazon forest. There they must survive the elements, a murderous crew, and powerful religious and governmental factions hell-bent on finding them. Ultimately, the fate of humankind rests in the hands of Julia, the fruit of Steven’s algorithms and a young girl who must prove herself the world’s new Eve.

Editorial Reviews

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"[A] thrilling page-turner . . . I can highly recommend this action-packed adventure to all readers who love adventure, science, unusual characters and, simply, a great story." --Brian Schwartz, vice president of Research and Sponsored Programs and physics professor, Graduate Center of the City University of New York

About the Author

P. J. Fischer grew up in Salem, Oregon, and holds a doctorate from the University of Oregon. Fischer’s fascination with science’s potential is evident in his novels, Julia and the Dream Maker and Green Eyes in the Amazon, in which he explores the inevitable impact of science on our lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Minted Prose, LLC (June 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974428728
• ISBN-13: 978-0974428727
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,422,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

P. J. Fischer grew up in Salem, Oregon, and holds a B.S. degree from Oregon State University and a doctorate from the University of Oregon. Fischer's fascination with science's potential is evident in his novels, Julia and the Dream Maker and Green Eyes in the Amazon, in which he explores its inevitable impact on our lives. More information about P. J. Fischer can be found at www.mintedprose.com.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent Eyes, February 2, 2010

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After reading this book, one can't help but feel like you've been sitting in on an exciting science class at MIT. I've read Julia, the first in Fischer's series but I like this one more. I love the Amazon setting and the colorful characters. This book is a refreshing change from so many novels...suspensful but not gory; sentimental and romantic but not filled with over the top sex. Anyone could read it. I do not think the author has a "beef" with religion in this book nor his other. More wars have been fought in the name of religion, however. And this follows that theme. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it, especially if you like science.

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing suspense novel that explores the conflict of science and religion, September 7, 2009

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Heresy is still heresy, even when you're right. "Green Eyes in the Amazon" is the story of biologist Steven Sumpter, a man who has made many great leaps in biology. But there are those who still hold faith as entirely too sacred, leaving Dr. Sumpter fearing for his life and the lives of his family, as they are forced to flee to most remote parts of the world. "Green Eyes in the Amazon" is an intriguing suspense novel that explores the conflict of science and religion.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Blind Eyes in the Amazon might be a more apt title, January 1, 2010

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This was a book that I wanted to win from the [...] Early Reviewer group, and was glad to have won it. Then, I began to read. While the premise was an intriguing one, I felt that it was hard to follow in places, especially since I learned that it was a sequel to a previous book of Fischer's. There were, it felt like, a number of unresolved plot points that were important to resolve and never were.

Also, while a lot of spec. fic. and sci-fi books often fall into the "Now tell me, doctor" trap, it seemed as if Fischer deliberately did not go there, not explaining things enough, especially the religious conflicts. It is obvious from his writing that Fischer has a beef with all organised religion, since all get short shrift in this book, and most likely in his other book as well.

Would I pick up another of his books? Maybe if it were free, as I would not actively seek out and buy a book of his. I came away from this book feeling like rather than Fischer trying to show us the impact of science on our lives, instead he was speaking down to his readers by using language at once too simple and yet obfuscating. He never tried to get the reader to understand even a little of the math and science work that was going on behind the scenes to make something like Julia work and thus renders the entire story unrealistic masturbatory fantasy.