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I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the hot summer days of my youth, I cut my teeth on science fiction novels and comic books. Authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ray Bradbury were but a few writers who shaped my formative years. Burroughs’ influence with his John Carter of Mars series was the inspiration for The 5 Moons of Tiiana. My Las Vegas connection as a Blackjack and Craps dealer also inspired another novel called NanoVision. I began my writing career while attending the University of Nevada, where I co-wrote a musical before moving on to screenplays and novels. My creative nature also extends to gaming apps, though my true love is creating stories for people to read and enjoy.
Reviewed by Leonard Smuts for Readers' Favorite
The history of humankind remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting views held by religion and science. The biblical account is at odds with Darwin’s theory of evolution, but neither explanation seems satisfying. This raises the question as to whether the two accounts are mutually exclusive. Who were Adam and Eve, where did they originate, and what was their mission? In The Garden: The Unauthorized Biography of Adam and Eve, Paul T Harry has presented an exciting alternative that seeks to bridge the gap. The tale begins with a couple being selected on the highly advanced planet Mirra to undertake a rescue mission that aims to bring evolution to those who inhabit planet Terran, which we now call Earth. Terran had succumbed to dark forces after a rebellion led by the evil Mikatta. It was left in the hands of a few immortal custodians pending the appointment of new rulers in the form of Adam and Eve. They received intensive training before being deployed to the Garden of Eden on Terran to educate and uplift the primitive and diverse tribes. They were to receive a mixed welcome.
It is against this background that Adam and Eve begin to fulfill their task by engaging the opposing factions. They encounter a variety of role players based both on the biblical account and the author’s creativity. They conform to familiar archetypes, but as most have been assigned new names, a list is provided to provide context to readers. There are some intriguing maps as well. As progress is made, the dark forces plan to overthrow the new regime, using divisions among the tribes to sow disharmony. The familiar themes of good versus evil, the quest for power, ego, and human frailty are all too apparent. Ethnic divisions also feature. There is love, betrayal, redemption, the fall from grace, and finally hope for the future. The Garden was written as speculation, but will certainly succeed in generating interest. It is both entertaining and thought-provoking, taking readers back some 40,000 years to when it all began. There is some erotic content that is central to the storyline. The writing is imaginative and enthralling. Paul T Harry spins a spellbinding yarn of intervention in Earth’s evolution by off-planet sources, a possibility that is being increasingly debated. It chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of developing civilizations and will leave readers wondering if some of it might just be true. It is highly recommended.
