Transfer : The end of the beginning [Paperback]

Jerry Furland (Author)

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From the Author

Transfer" is a future history of the USA circa 2008. It has been noted that humor, to be truly funny, must have an element of truth. I would add that fiction, to be truly terrifying must pass the same test. "Transfer" is a fictional account of America in the first decade of the new millenium. An America where privacy has been sacrificed to convenience and liberty traded for security. Such bargains as we allow in the present become the very chains that will enslave us tomorrow. The end of the beginning is where we will be. Unfortunately, the end of the beginning will, almost certainly, be too late. "Transfer" is the first book of a three volume series.

From the Back Cover

The world is changing. A new economy has been set in motion. The transfer to a cash-less society is changing the lives of ordinary people. For those who are enrolled in the new economy the future is exceedingly bright.

"RENAISSANCE" was the jewel in Director Tim Thurston's crown. The cultural, societal, fiscal and financial impact of the dismantling of America's legal tender based on printed paper currency and minted coin was enormous. In effect, the government was wiping the slate clean. Digital currency placed the ultimate tool for social engineering solely in the government's grasp. Perhaps weapon was more apt a metaphor than tool.

America's streets are safe and the nation's economy is booming. Utopia beckons. In the first decade of the new millennium mankind has finally triumphed over itself. Victory is at hand. Or is it?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Intech Media; 1 edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967532205
• ISBN-13: 978-0967532202
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great disappointment... and I'm not author's cousin, December 12, 1999

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John C. Dunbar (Sugar Land, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transfer : The end of the beginning (Paperback)

This was quite a disappointment after reading all the great reviews here. The author starts off very laboriously trying to describe a cash-less, digital money system that the U.S. government implements.

After 3 or more pondering chapters, the author then starts off on 14 or so... sub-plots... that go absolutely NOWHERE. You learn about a bunker in one chapter... and alot of its detail. Then you never see it again.

Then... there's NO ENDING!

The book is really short. Too short for all the sub-plots the author got started. You can read it quickly in one sitting.

And last, when the author describes details, it shows that he is not specific. It's a 7 mm Remington with a 3 to 9 power scope. But you are not told what type of scope, etc. A gun guy would be disappointed. This carries through to many other objects being described.

The only good points are the illustrations of the corrupt politicians and governmental agencies. The author does a good job of how they take advantage of people in their own command: double-crosses, threats, etc.

All in all, a great disappointment. There could be a great book on this subject, but this is not it. Compared to Cryptominicon (sp?) or Unintended Consequences this book is a dud.

John

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disturbingly realistic, March 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Transfer : The end of the beginning (Paperback)

After having read most of what is available on this topic, I would rate this book at 5+ stars. I think Furlang will be able to get the "word" out to the secular reading public who I fear are ill prepared for the coming results of today's technological "progress".

I enjoyed it every bit as much as Larry Burkett's 2 books "The Illuminati" and "The Thor Consipiracy".

Soon, but not soon enough, the light will shine through the fibers and the spider web that has been secretly spun will be all too visible.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smashing, February 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Transfer : The end of the beginning (Paperback)

I think Mr. Furlands' book is right on track. They are gathering information on us now. Passing laws getting us closer and closer to disarmament. I found his book very informative and it had some good action in it too. Wish I could read the other 2 books in the series, but I guess they are coming soon.