Revelations [Hardcover]

M. Scott Byrnes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2006

NASA makes a discovery on Mars that alters our understanding of God as we know it, and introduces the likelihood that Armageddon is quickly approaching. Leveraging hard science, additional clues found on Mars and within religious doctrine on Earth, a brilliant young physicist must solve a cosmic riddle as old as time itself to prevent our destruction.

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Huddled over her seismometer on the frozen surface of Mars, NASA geologist Kathy Palmer struggles to explain the image that just appeared on her monitor.

Simultaneously, sixty-five million miles away, brilliant scientist Tim Redmond bolts upright in bed, inexplicably terrified.

In a matter of days, these two strangers will unite in the face of a stunning revelation: our traditional perceptions of God are wildly inaccurate, and Armageddon is quickly approaching.

Mankind's only chance of survival lies with Palmer and Redmond, who must sift through clues on Mars—and within religious doctrine on Earth—to solve a cosmic riddle as old as time itself.

The two soon discover, however, that it's not just a perplexing mystery that stands in their way, but something infinitely more imposing—the pernicious being that's protected the secret for billions of years.

About the Author

M. Scott Byrnes was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1968. After graduating from the University of Richmond in 1991, he moved to Washington, DC, where he now lives with his wife and two children.

He is a novelist and an award-winning screenwriter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 279 pages
• Publisher: Blue Stripe Books (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977267407
• ISBN-13: 978-0977267408
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,102,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational!, February 5, 2007

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Paul J. Castro (Santa Monica, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelations (Hardcover)

To call this novel "compelling" would certainly not do it justice. As a veteran Writers Guild member it is sometimes difficult to suspend disbelief and venture on that magic literary carpet ride without seeing the man behind the curtain -- the writer. This was not the case when experiencing this M. Scott Byrnes genius adventure. Notice I did not say "when reading," but used the word "experiencing." I started reading and then that metaphysical miracle occured and I was on a journey like no other. Remarkably, I rarely gravitate to stories of this genre, yet this gem transcends all expectations and launches you into the stratesphere both litterally and figuratively. I have no idea what the author's initial "M." stands for, but I'd bet it has something to do with "M"astery. This is a brilliant story and a must for anyone who wishes to experience an out of this world adventure like no other.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good blend of SF, Religion and Evolution, August 12, 2006

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S V SWAMY "swamy-reviews" (Hyderabad, India) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelations (Hardcover)

"Revelations' by Scott Byrnes is a SF novel that holds your attention throughout its 279 pages.

The story keeps shifting between the exploration of Mars and the unearthly attempts on planet earth to keep the secrets being revealed. The story is well knit and is a good mix of space science, religion and evolution/creation. Readers of Erich Von Daniken's books such as "Gods from Outer Space" and "Chariots of Gods" will find some similarity to the ideas described therein in the present book.

Though earth and its civilisations have seen several religions, the author sticks to Christianity only. So, readers of other

denominations may find the story stretching their credulity rather too thin. However, if one keeps in mind that it is just a story, one can certainly enjoy the same.

The book is well written and well edited, well printed. Certainly a good read.

Note: This book reached me when I was in hospital and thus was one of the couple that were available for reading. So, my apologies to other authors whose books stayed unread.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Philip K Dick would have been proud to write this novel, March 17, 2006

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J. T. Graff (Potomac, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelations (Hardcover)

A surprising page-turner, successfully treading a delicate line between entertaining speculation and religious insensitivity. If Marcion wrote sci fi thrillers, they might look a lot like this. Put this on your shelf next to VALIS, then join me in asking "so then what happened?"