The Alliance lacks replicable information and will stop at nothing to recover a girl whose unique genes could be the key to near-immortality. Did he already affect a change and what happens if that change gets out into the general population? The earlier book focused on Emma Llewelyn, an up and coming young Welsh barrister who was the victim of harrowing Alliance experiments. This second installment features an ensemble cast of intelligence agents from Interpol and the House of Chaos. His edge comes from a built in b. Alliance villains are motivated by an in-house death penalty for those who miss their assigned objectives.
The author shows a good proficiency in languages. The tone is very cloak-and-dagger with the characters using code words, safe-houses, disinformation, all manner of surveillance. Agents triple-dip on paychecks; loyalties are as convoluted as tax law. One issue of form is a challenge to overlook. Nearly all events are treated with equal importance, though judicious summarization of some would have helped the pacing.
Intelligence agents lay out extensive theories step by step and repeat them when new people arrive in a scene. This book could have been significantly shorter and retained the important events. In an uncommon twist, the author inserts her own spoilers. This is a WW II novel with a captivating twist. I really liked it. Roger Greene was shot down over Nazi Germany in He was taken prisoner and became part of a bazaar experiment. Called the Methuselah Project, an eccentric scientist injected Roger and six others with chemicals and submitted them to treatments.
Roger was the only one who survived.
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He's lived for decades in a basement cell. And he has never aged. He's been lied to by his caretakers and believes the war is still going on, althoug This is a WW II novel with a captivating twist. He's been lied to by his caretakers and believes the war is still going on, although at somewhat of a stalemate. The only thing that has kept him from going crazy is the Bible he reads. After some 70 years of captivity, one of his caretakers turns sympathetic and there is a chance for an escape. But could he ever be free or would the organization holding him captive hunt him until they could take him out?
And when he meets a woman who offers to help him, how does he know he can even trust her? This is great fiction. We have bazaar experiments going on in the last months of the Nazi regime. We have a secret organization of Nazi war survivors who hid their experiments, and Roger, from the Allies. That organization continues today with nefarious intentions and operatives in several countries.
And Roger, even if he could escape and get free, how could he ever convince anyone he was nearly a hundred years old, looking like a young man? The characters are well done. Roger is a well crafted guy out of the forties. He talks like one and acts like one. The gal he meets is a well crafted character too. She is a little naive about the secret organization her uncle has convinced her to join, but she has a good heart.
There is lots of action in the novel. I liked the way the plot developed, as the narrative goes back and forth from WW II to today. Barry has made a conspiracy organization and a bazaar experiment into a believable and very readable story. I highly recommend it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review. Nov 05, Amy rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book had me captivated from the get-go!
A little book humor He gets shot down over Germany's Third Reich during a air raid, and becomes number seven in the science experiments Dr. The goal, a body that will generate new cells quickly, heal itself, and live a very long life. In that way, the elite will become even more intelligent and able to conquer the world.
After years of living in a cell, Roger finally finds way to This book had me captivated from the get-go! After years of living in a cell, Roger finally finds way to escape. He has no idea how the world has changed, believing that all these years the world was still at war. He knows no one and has no where to go. Few people are eligible to become members, those who do are sworn to secrecy and must past the most rigid of testing to move up in the ranks.
Katherine, a beautiful and intelligent young woman is part of this organization. Mostly due to her uncle and the memory of her parents and what they wanted for her. Her most recent assignment - Roger. Little does she know what all this involves and how dangerous it can get. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. It started out fast paced, slowed just a little for me in the middle, but that may just have been because I was so eager to get him out of that cell and see what was going to happen to him.
Honestly, I had a hard time putting it down. My house work suffered for a few days. The author was creative and fun with Roger's outdated vocabulary and knowledge of the current year and modern times. I enjoyed the reference to God and the Bible. I felt while the author did a great job incorporating faith without making it overbearing. What can I say? You will not want to miss this one.
This is the first time I have read a book by Rick Barry, but it won't be the last I hope. This book was provided by bookfun. Oct 05, Jennifer Davids rated it it was amazing. When he is first imprisoned and experimented upon he turns to his memories of his childhood Sunday school teacher who always admonished him and his classmates to pray. While learning martial arts and the nuances of surveillance, she still longs for a love life and independence.
Oct 03, Vera Godley rated it it was amazing. Historical fiction with a bit of science fiction twist to it. That is how I would categorize The Methuselah Project. This is the fictional work of an imaginative mind taking us into the realm of Nazi Germany during the Third Reich when Hitler was trying to rid the World of undesirables and promote his pure and super race. Hitler's goal fact here was to make sure his perceived pure race of Germans would continue unabated throughout the World.
Now venturing into the fictional arena, the author h Historical fiction with a bit of science fiction twist to it. Now venturing into the fictional arena, the author has Third Reich scientists using captured soldiers with all the "right" qualities, on which to experiment and test their alteration of the genetic makeup of these individuals to ensure Methuselah type length-of-life.
Imprisoning seven of these men and subjecting them to the experiments, only one survived and exhibited the qualities they were seeking. That was the male protagonist in our story, Roger Greene. Alas, a bombing took out the lab killing the main scientist and destroying the majority of his records. Seventy years later, Roger Greene escapes his captors and enters the modern, perplexing world. His life is in danger from many corners and he must seek to find proof of who he really is.
This is a pretty far fetched premise, but many scientific ideas have previously been in the realm of the unattainable and are now fact. I found the story entertaining and providing reflection on some of the atrocities that were and may have been committed during that period of time. The Christian aspect was there, but not overwhelming. The touch of romance that developed between Roger and Katherine is certainly well within what is acceptable for Christian fiction. A good book to recommend. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher to facilitate this review. Sep 08, Candice rated it it was amazing.
This book snatched my attention from the first page and held it to the very end. Roger Greene loves two things: Those dreams end when his plane gets shot down over enemy territory and he's imprisoned by Nazi scientists experimenting on POWs. Roger quickly learns his part in the Methuselah Pr Unique, intriguing, captivating. Roger quickly learns his part in the Methuselah Project is successful when he becomes the sole survivor of an air raid and his wounds heal within hours. The project's creator dies in the bombing and the scientists that take over must recreate the formula by studying still-imprisoned Roger--for years.
It's now , and Roger has found a way to escape. He seizes the opportunity only to be thrust into a world remarkably different than the one he knew. With the help of new acquaintance Katherine Mueller, Roger attempts to remain incognito while starting a new life. He finally convinces her of his story, only to discover she works for the very organization he's hiding from. This book had it all for me--action, suspense, romance--but it also spoke to my patriot heart.
Roger was the perfect hero with a strong love for his country and his "old-fashioned" values that should still be valued in this modern world. The Methuselah Project was a great reminder of how tough the American spirit is when put to the test. Dec 03, Audrey rated it it was amazing Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. What an incredibly wild story! Roger Greene was a pilot during World War Two. During a mission over Germany he gets shot down and taken as a POW. Now this is when it really starts to go crazy.
He and a bunch of others are taken to a facility where they are used for medical experiments. The entire objective is see if it possible to rejuvenate someone's cells so they can live as long as Methuselah. If people could live for forever they could take over the world's governments. Fortunately or unfort What an incredibly wild story! Fortunately or unfortunately the experiment succeeded on Greene.
He was locked up for the next seventy years and used as a lab rat. He remained as youthful as when he was in his twenties. Eventually a woman by the name of Sophia feels sorry for him, helps him escape and on a plane for America. Unfortunately she gets killed for her efforts.
Katherine is a young woman, of Germanic background, who lives with her uncle in the United States. Her uncle is deeply involved with the Heritage Organization but he is very secretive about it. Katherine is beginning to be involved and asked to find out more about Roger.
All to soon she learns that the Organization, who are secret Nazis, is determined to kill Roger and she is shocked and disappointed to learn more about her uncle's involvements since she had thought she could trust him. This book is full of danger and excitement. I hope there are more adventures of Roger and Katherine on the horizon. Sep 16, Tina Hall rated it it was amazing. Being from Indiana it is fun to read a book that has references to places in the area in which I live. Katherine Mueller is a present day freelance editor in Atlanta, Georgia.
This book is a nice blend of historic fiction, sci-fi, romance, and a little humor. There is also pilot lingo that adds to the authenticity. Roger is shot down Being from Indiana it is fun to read a book that has references to places in the area in which I live. Roger is shot down over Germany and becomes a guinea pig for fountain-of-youth experiments done by the Nazis.
You can feel his anguish, his frustrations, his sorrow. No, Roger, a cell number has nothing to do with jail!!! The romance is subtle but definitely building. There are also references to the Bible, again, subtle, not in-your-face, but definitely there. Sep 14, Leah Good rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is Gunner's Run meets Captain America: The Winter Soldier meets Replication: Young Roger Greene was born to fly and fated to crash.
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Stranded in Axis territory, he is quickly captured and escorted to a cell, but he hasn't been delivered to any ordinary POW camp. Roger finds himself one of seven men subjected to an experiment designed to extend mans' lifespan to match Methuselah's. Unfortunately for Roger, it works. The mashup of history, sci-fi, and flat-out adventure story in this book made for a fast paced ride, even when Roger was spending a lifetime languishing behind bars. At the beginning of the story, overly informative dialogue got distracting quickly but gradually wore off as the story progressed. The last pages or so kept me up until one in the morning.
Imagine combining an epic, cross country chase and manhunt combined with a WWII era guy trying to figure out McDonald's and cell phones. Overall, if you're willing to overlook some clunky dialogue, strap on your seat belt and get ready for a wild ride. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Sep 01, Maureen Timerman rated it it was amazing. I am not a fan of sci-fi, but the concept of this book intrigued me, and I am so glad that I read it. The book starts with all kind of war action, and as the blip in the back of the book explains, our hero Roger Greene is shot down.
He has a remarkable survival rate even before the atrocious actions of the Nazis, the amazing way he lands his disabled plane, and then the lock up. He also finds God, although he has always been there with him, he leans to acknowledge and lean on Him and it makes all the difference. I loved the people God puts in front of Roger, and how he makes it to the present. There is a bit of romance, and you will wonder whom he should trust, and hopefully he will be right. I received this book from the Publisher Kregel, and was not required to give a positive review.
Dec 05, Haley S rated it did not like it Shelves: What do you think I said when I saw the synopsis of this book? This looks like a super interesting book! I am so going to read this. Sure, the story line was cool. But if the book has a love story, it should be throughout at least half of the book, not a quarter of it. The cover deserves 2 stars. As for the book, once again, I am so sorry to say that it deserves 1 star. I was not at all impressed. This is the worst part about book reviews. I have to be honest. View all 9 comments. Oct 02, Callie Domingues rated it it was amazing.
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This was such an interesting story! Once I got deeper into the story the more I had to read to find out what was going to happen. Ooooh, how I love a good suspense story! This ones fits the bill. Add in a Rick Barry lays a wonderful foundation for the story and reels you in with the emotional despair of the main character Roger.
I become so wrapped up in the story that there was no option for me other than to complete the entire book. And I had more moments of "oh no! I loved the intricate details that Roger shared about his past and that his one hope upon escaping was to make it "home". The book was a twisting, turning, mind-boggling experience that any lover of suspense will enjoy.
The historical details were a wonderfully well done touch that made the story truly come to life. The Christian aspect of the story was so well laid out. The deeply held convictions made for some interesting talk among the characters. No other compensation was given. Oct 12, Sarah Ruut rated it really liked it. What if, during WWII, Nazi scientists conducted an experiment that was somehow secretly continued long after the war?
What if, in modern times, the project was nearly uncovered? How would those involved both then and now react to what they discover? The Methuselah Project is an intriguing tale of just such a scenario. With likable characters and evil at play, I found myself pausing occasionally to imagine mysel What if, during WWII, Nazi scientists conducted an experiment that was somehow secretly continued long after the war? With likable characters and evil at play, I found myself pausing occasionally to imagine myself in various roles within the story.
How would I handle what the characters had to face? I did feel the story bogged down a bit in the middle, but the action soon picked up and maintained a good pace through the end. This review was first published on my blog -- sarahruut. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The thoughts expressed here are entirely my own. Sep 11, Marissa Shrock rated it it was amazing. Plus I enjoyed that this book has history, suspense, and even a touch of science fiction. Oct 08, Westerville rated it it was amazing Shelves: Oct 07, Bekah WillBakeforBooks rated it really liked it. In , his plane is shot down in Nazi Germany.
Finally managing to escape with the help of an unlikely friend, he makes it to the US only to discover that everything has changed. But is she friend…or foe? Okay, going into this book I was really, really excited. I love history, and I especially love books that combine historical with modern day. My favorite part about this book had to be Roger himself. He was funny, even going through the worst of times he had a wicked sense of humor that made me laugh.
He was a true American gentleman, chivalrous and heroic to boot. He was just an awesome main character. Plus it probably helped that I pictured him as Steve Rogers the whole time. You can absolutely tell the author is a history expert. It was a little bit anticlimactic and slow. For example, Katherine was never someone I understood or even liked.
And character relationships and dynamics are a big deal for me. It mixes genres like historical, contemporary, action, suspense, sci-fi and romance.
Oct 02, Barbara rated it liked it Shelves: His chapters revolve around his decades in captivity, and the dangers he faces upon release. Second, Katherine Mueller is a present day American freelance editor based in Georgia. Her chapters revolve around the "Heritage Organization," an admittedly cult-like group that generations of her family have been involved in, and the assignment they assign her to upon Roger's escape. While the description of this book sounded exciting, I feel like it was slightly misleading. Aside from the first few chapters, the actual experiment and it's side effects aside from the lack of aging are never really discussed.
While Roger's escape is specifically mentioned on the back of the book hence eliminating suspense over whether it will happen , over half of the book is Roger's tedious life in captivity; eventually, I started skimming some of his chapters in order to get to the point. Once he escapes, only the first two or three pages actually detail his amazement at modern society, and it's changes from the eyes of a s man. Within the week, Roger is completely comfortable in , driving a car and even instructing Katherine a modern day millennial to take the battery out of her phone to avoid GPS detection.
The only things less believable than Roger's sudden acclimatization are the awkwardly written dialogue between Katherine and her uncle, and the supposed love story between Katherine and Roger. Although I did think most of this book was ridiculous Katherine had no suspicions that something might be off about the HO? The way the author ends the story and positions Roger's future was actually really well thought out, tied perfectly in to the beginning and was the most plausible part of the book.
Also, I thought the author did a good job tying in the religious elements that classified this as Christian fiction- I can imagine how much fans of this genre will appreciate that, but as someone without those beliefs, I can confirm that this will not detract for readers like myself. As per the glowing reviews for this book here on Goodreads, I am obviously in the minority in not really liking this book, so perhaps this just wasn't my type of book.
Oct 06, Erin rated it really liked it Shelves: Our story opens in , when fighter pilot Roger Greene is shot down while flying a mission over Germany. Against his will, Roger becomes part of a Nazi scientific experiment - an experiment that leaves his body functioning at a higher rate than ever seen before. With his cells able to rapidly regenerate, Roger stops aging and is a medical marvel. Even as the doctors overseeing the project grow old an World War II and the present day collide in an intriguing way in this new novel by Rick Barry.
Even as the doctors overseeing the project grow old and die, Roger remains a youthful prisoner trapped in an underground bunker. The story alternates between Roger's decades in captivity and a contemporary plot involving Katherine Mueller, a young woman whose rich uncle is pressuring her to become part of a secret organization which exists to make the world a better place.
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Even as Katherine goes through the training to advance in the Heritage Organization, she doesn't understand what exactly this group is all about. Why is everything so secret? Surely her uncle - whom she loves even if he is eccentric and controlling - couldn't be involved in anything that would be alarming. She just needs to trust him and trust the HO. The excitement keeps building as you know Roger is going to get out of that bunker eventually, whether by release or escape, and cross paths with Katherine. In a world that has vastly changed over the past 70 years, you wonder how Roger will be able to adapt and if anyone will possibly believe his crazy story.
The pace moves quickly and tension is high as the twists and turns unfold. There was so much to enjoy with this book! I liked the way the plot was split between the past and the present, and felt like the tale of Roger's captivity was very realistic, his faith touching as he learned to take comfort in God alone. The mix of history, action, and speculative science was pleasant to my reading palate, and I had no idea how the book would end until the final pages.
This is one I'd definitely recommend! I received my copy of the book in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own. This review originated at http: Sep 15, Meghan Carver rated it really liked it. The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry is a dual time-period book, with part beginning in and part in the current day. Captive for seventy years, when he does manage to escape, he still appears as youthful as the day of his capture. Obviously, the world has changed greatly in those seventy years, and Roger has a lot of catching The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry is a dual time-period book, with part beginning in and part in the current day.
Obviously, the world has changed greatly in those seventy years, and Roger has a lot of catching up to do. As he tries to avoid being re-captured, he's forced to trust Katherine Mueller. But Katherine has some difficulties of her own to face. Can she trust Roger? Is he telling the truth? What is this organization that she seems to be a part of? It is an intriguing premise that compelled me to read the book in two sittings. The attention to detail is incredible.