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Writing fiction has always been an interest together with an avid interest in astronomy. He believes he has an imaginative mind and enjoys going into his own ‘little world’ when writing fiction. He will shortly be publishing a further novel An Angel Told Me.
Reviewed by Sherri Fulmer Moorer for Readers' Favorite
Mark Lucas' first mistake was to be the first person to discover the asteroid that would permanently change the Earth's axis tilt. His second mistake was contacting President Walsh about the inevitable doomsday to come. His third mistake was trusting that the government would actually do something about it that would benefit people other than themselves. The Exodus File by Reg Puckey shows us a future where power overrides human need as a president with an insatiable hunger for power runs over everything in order to get what he wants, at the expense of the entire world. As "Zero Hour" approaches, the level of insanity from the government level down to the masses shows both the best and the worst of humanity in our most critical hour.
What's scary about The Exodus File is that I see a lot of reality in it. I can easily imagine how politics can get in the way of science, and for the greater good of the people. It's disturbing to see how a lust for power can override a humanitarian sense of right and wrong, even in the most gentle and kind hearted people, such as Mark Lucas. Mark is a humble scientist that suddenly finds himself trapped in a world of secrets, lies, and "accidental deaths" to keep his devastating discovery a secret until a power hungry president ensures that his personal agenda will be fulfilled over the needs of the people he's supposed to lead and protect.
Reg Puckey has researched both the science and political ends of this novel thoroughly, and the future he projects for us, while dire, is completely possible if the current world climate we live in continues. I believe it's the element of potential reality that makes this both a scary and fascinating read, because you can't help but wonder "what if I were in this situation? What would I do?" The ability to cause readers to question themselves is the hallmark of a great book. I commend Puckey for creating a masterful work that entertains, inspires, and succeeds in making us ponder what it means to be human - and if it's worth saving.
