‘‘This is such a smart, well-written SciFi/dystopian thriller—with heart! …What a unique, exciting and FUN read!’ DeeDee, Amazon 5 Stars
‘A thought-provoking, heart-palpitating dystopian adventure’ IndieReader Approved
‘…an incredibly well-executed piece of science fiction’ Amazon Vine 5 Stars, James W
A must read for post-apocalyptic fans.
A deadly virus returns. Engineered human-animal … Stars, James W
A must read for post-apocalyptic fans.
A deadly virus returns. Engineered human-animal hybrids at war. One woman who can save the world.
In a dark future, the Sanctuary of Americas has been running genetic experiments on humans with animal DNA to stop a deadly virus which took humanity to the brink of extinction. The result is the Chimera, a hybrid human species which are immune to the virus.
The Sanctuary is using the Chimera’s DNA to find a cure for humans, but the Chimeras want their freedom and are fighting for a place in a new world order still run by the Pure humans.
When the FossilFlu virus mutates, any hope of immunity is gone for both human and hybrid alike. As it spreads, everyone and everything must fight to survive, even against each other. The cure to the virus is the key to power and the future face of humanity.
One woman, Doctor Mercy Perching, may hold the cure to the new virus, but whose side is she on? May the best species win.
*For fans of Brave New World, Nineteen Eighty-Four, A.G Riddle’s The Extinction Files
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‘By painting the scenery with wide-strokes and infusing his narrative with judicious bursts of smart, realistic dialogue, Weisbeck all but ensures that readers will vividly experience this quasi-nightmare of a future.’ James W, Goodreads
‘This is such a smart, well-written SciFi/dystopian thriller—with heart! …What a unique, exciting and FUN read! Is this the start of a series? It should be!’ -DeeDee DeTarsio, Goodreads
‘Mr. Weisbeck is a master of making the science and politics of this situation seem very credible.’ -Susan Alpert, Goodreads
‘I flew through this book quickly and am eagerly hoping for a chance to follow these characters further in second novel! Would highly recommend this read for fans of sci-fi and dystopian dramas.’ -Caitlynn Akin, Goodreads
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A quick fast read that feels like it could be in the not so distant future. Well written and enjoyable characters. If you enjoyed Brave New World by A. Huxley, you should enjoy this one.
Thank you to BookSirens for the free digital copy in return for an honest and voluntary review.
Being in a pandemic and seeing the mass hysteria, the pain, the death, can be overbearing for anyone. For scientists, the pressure is ten-fold. With so much reliance on finding a cure or at least a treatment, these individuals become heroes in the eyes of those who survive. If they are successful, they also become highly sought after individuals by companies, states, possibly even countries as a leader in medicine. Weisbeck writes a tale about the race for a cure during a time when populations have secluded themselves against a pandemic called FossilFlu. The reader will find that deception and power hunger are only the tip of the iceberg for this epic science fiction thriller.
Dr. Mercy Perching is a scientist who has just been informed that another sanctuary exists besides their own. More people have survived the FossilFlu and are actively requesting her assistance in finding a cure. With the lure of extending her knowledge by working side by side with other scientists who have far more advanced technologies than her own lab, she is leery to accept anything at face value. Mercy is introduced to the ruler of the American Sanctuary, known as the Prime, who explains how scientists have genetically altered human DNA with mammals in the hopes of finding the cure. Before leaving the European Sanctuary, Mercy had requested live testing with mammal cells, but it seems that scientists here have already beat her to the punch–and failed. Seeing as mammals were thought to have been immune to the virus, Dr. Perching quickly learns that the Prime and her scientists have opened up another avenue for the virus to spread, now causing both humans and mammals to be susceptible. Able to formulate her own opinion about the secrets surrounding this new sanctuary, Mercy finds others who have the same doubts about this new world that the Prime is building. She begins to find a new cause to succeed. Other than saving humanity, these hybrids, are part human and they have every right to survive as much as she does. Can she help protect them or will power and greed find them first?
Weisbeck’s story is sensational, offering suspense and wonder. The story is extremely well-written and creative. We have shapeshifters, werewolves, vampires, but have you really ever heard of avian hybrids or scorpion hybrids? While readers are taken to the brink of scientific breakthrough, Weisbeck maintains a sense of medical perspective and credibility to his writing. Science is always evolving, and this author plays on the fear for the possibility of the creation of hybrid humans. The pace is thorough and steady, quickening a bit as the plot escalates to a crescendo and then slowing on the way back down. Readers who enjoy science fiction and dystopian thrillers won’t want to miss this one!
An electronic copy of this book was provided to Turning Another Page by Reedsy Discovery and in no way affects the honesty of this review. We provide a five-star rating to Children of the Miracle by Daniel Weisbeck.
Children of the Miracle is a very thought-provoking scary glimpse into what today’s scientific world could really do. It is a truly suspenseful thriller with a most unusual plot. Doctor Mercy Perching is the Director Of the Department of Population Reclamation where are births are done in a test tube to try to Keep the gene that was released during the polar thaw that brought the Fossilflu that as far as Mercy in the Sanctuary of Europe believes they are all that is left of the human race. She has discovered a gene in an animal that is resistant to the Fissilflu and she wants to take out that specific gene in humans and replace with the one in the animal.
Now she has been brought before the council to discuss her research, but that is not the only reason they want her there. They are going to tell her a secret that has been known for over one hundred years ,they are not the only human race left on earth. There is the Sanctuary of the America’s and the Sanctuary of Asia.
The Sanctuary of the America’s have been spying on them and know of Dr. Mercy’s research. They have asked that Dr. Mercy come to the Sanctuary of the America’s and try to help their scientists. She is in shock at seeing all the different climates and places under the Shield, like the Rainforest, the Desert, Mountains covered with Snow and the Green belt. She is in for a greater shock when she meets all the people and what they are doing.
This is a very action-packed story that will put Dr. Mercy into danger and into the middle of the battle over the future of the species. She does end up fighting for her life. If the story had gone on farther yo see what happened next I would have given it five stars but I felt like I was left handing and that Daniel Weisbeck stopped it too soon, I hope there is another one after this. I don’t want want to say anything else or give anything away. You SHOULD READ it for yourself to see what the Sanctuary of the America’s scientist have done. I truly hope it gets anywhere near this in my lifetime. But it is definitely something worth reading and thinking about. I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving an honest review voluntarily.