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Throughout my life, from time to time, I came across myths and legends about powerful ancient civilizations, especially when I read the Mahabharata, a beautiful ancient Hindu epic. The book abounds in descriptions of "heavenly" weapons, and I would not have paid much attention to it until, like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, a thought struck me. My God, that's it. The uniqueness of their activation procedure is what shifts them from the domain of myth and fantasy to something that could be a reality. Now, the descriptions of certain ancient weapons have taken on a much more realistic and sinister meaning, and when we add to that the skeletal radioactivity in the ruins of Mohenjo Daro and similar ancient cities, the gloomy picture becomes complete.
I felt that I had to do something. And so, while I was still a master in electrical engineering during the day, at night I was becoming a writer with the intention of asking readers many interesting questions: “Is it possible that such weapons still exist today?” “How do we stand in the way of someone who controls them and how to convince anyone to reject established prejudices and accept this possibility?” and, finally, “Does this our way of life, as it was with ancient civilizations, inevitably lead us to our downfall?” – These are the main themes of this book and I hope that reading it will give you as much excitement as I had writing it.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Echoes of Ancient Times is a work of fiction in the science fiction, mystery fiction, and interpersonal drama sub-genres, and was penned by author Nikolas Lain. Disaster on a global scale looms as the nuclear option is put on the table, but there are only a small group of people who really understand what’s afoot in this deeply involved mystery novel. When a young reporter is roped into the investigation of a military tragedy, he finds himself party to exclusive information about science so powerful that some would call it magic. Ancient terror mixes with modern warfare, and what results is a high octane work that will surely have readers on the edge of their seats from cover to cover.
Author Nikolas Lain has crafted a complex and enjoyable science fiction plot that will give hardcore fans of the genre something to really sink their teeth into. Traditional mystery fans too will find themselves engrossed, as the exposition of the plot leaves plenty of opportunities to wonder at the possibilities, and also solves them in a timely and satisfying manner. The work balances character and plot very well to deliver a succinct story with lots of cultural information as well as tension and thrills. One of the elements which I especially enjoyed throughout was the sharpness of the dialogue, which enables us to learn more from both plot and character as the mystery goes on. Overall, I would certainly recommend Echoes of Ancient Times for fans of cerebral science fiction and well-crafted mysteries.
