Tag: Hybrid

This story belongs to the biblical and speculative fiction genre. Undoubtedly, The Genesis 6 Project differs from anything I have ever read.

The author presented his book to me with this synopsis:
Subject Alpha escapes from a top-secret US military genetics lab in Montana. As the deaths pile up, Special Agent Frank Ironhorse Whitman, a former Army Ranger and member of Indian Affairs, joins the pursuit near tribal lands. Little did Ironhorse know that Subject Alpha, captured in the Middle East, might be related to a long-ago tribal enemy, a descendent of the Watchers in the book of Genesis. Ironhorse and his men pursue their lethal opponent through the mountains as their enemy plans for man’s demise and the return of others of his kind. Complicating matters is a secret group manipulating the situation for their own nefarious reasons. Can Ironhorse stop Subject Alpha before it is too late?

I have to say; the story came with its load of surprises. The author links together situations and probabilities that make the reader think that, if this were true, mankind is about to face too many perils to count. Of course, it is only fiction, only speculation. These last few years have proven that, sometimes, life is stranger than fiction. Don’t dismiss speculation.

The “God” Element

As a descendant of the Watchers, Subject Alpha witnessed biblical events; he has lived through them. He also acknowledged the Hebrew God – of whom he claims he is the only God – and the Nazarene, his Son. It surprised me. He did not believe it by faith, he knew, and although he hates the Hebrews and despises mankind in general, he understands there is a higher power than himself that he dares not provoke since doing so proved fatal for his kind in ancient history.

My Likes

Stories from the Bible are recounted from a different perspective. Although Subject Alpha doesn’t have faith as we conceive it, there is a sense of respect, enough that he is not seeking the wrath of the Hebrew God.

Subject Alpha is full of hatred, arrogance, and violence and utterly devoid of compassion. Still, in a twisted, selfish, and interested way, he is capable of some decent gestures, and I did not think he would (or could). Why do I like this? It is human-like. Now it poses the question: evil is found in both the hybrid and men, but which is worse? I like that the story makes me inquire and perhaps question preconceived thoughts. Arrogance and hatred have multiple shapes and manifestations; let’s not discount the possibility of both being portrayed at their highest degree.

Let’s be honest. The Genesis 6 Project is a dark novel; there was no other way to write this story. It describes an evil world, the dark and evil workings of the human mind, the corrupted thinking, and the corruption and lies. Through all types of characters, the novel puts in print atrocities that no individual with any moral and ethical sense or belief in God would ever contemplate or consider. I usually read edifying stories, Christian fiction novels in which the characters follow a positive arc in their faith and relationship with God. This novel brought me on an entirely different journey, and I appreciated its unique depiction of the speculative world that is half based on our reality.

My Dislikes

Not a dislike in a strict sense, but something about the story is troubling. Who likes to be troubled after reading a novel?

It sometimes felt too real, and I meant it as a fine compliment to the author. Elements of our own reality make it so that, even though this is speculative fiction, the plot does not seem too far-fetched if you put aside the existence of Subject Alpha. If I were to expand and compare the story and reality, I would be giving away spoilers.

So read it, and you will see what I mean when I say it feels too real.

Takeaways

I enjoyed the story; it surprised me in the best of ways considering. I wish the author a long career and encourage him to pursue his calling.

I encourage you to read the novel; it is worth reading. If anything, let it open your mind to the possibilities you will read about in the book.