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Posted December 12, 2004
My first time reading a futuristic book. The author did an outstanding job with the charachters and their interrelatedness. The story was provocative in many ways: technological, ecological, scientific, political, religious. I couldn't put it down and am anxiously awaiting the next creation by this author!!!
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Posted May 21, 2004
I finished the book and it was spectacular! Honest. I do a lot of recreational reading since I spend so much time on airplanes and I truly have to say that I think this book is one of my top ten. Wray Miller has a fantastic imagination and wonderful style of writing. I can't wait to see the next one.
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Posted April 15, 2004
This is an excellent book. I do not usually read futuristic type books but this one wasn't so far fetched that it kept my interest. It was an original idea for a story, which was very well written and suspenseful. It was so easy to picture, understand and sympathize with the characters. I had a hard time putting Cerulean Blue down to do other things. I can't wait for the next book. Great job Wray Miller.
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Posted April 15, 2004
I could not put it down! The characters sprung to life as I cheered them on to triumph over the 'bad guys'.
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Posted April 4, 2004
What is science fiction today may be the truth tomorrow as space travel and medical research has proven time and again. And thus it may come about that the author of Cerulean Blue has seen the future (if we aren't careful). Scientists working in the South Atlantic discover a blue seaweed and set off a series of events that changes the world. The world is divided into two camps, one ruled by UniCorp that is ruled by one man, and the other camp ruled by the Chinese. The two have squared off and wait the inevitable war, but in the meantime, UniCorp has its problems with a few groups that oppose them and what they stand for. One such group is led by Harold Womack, a man trying to protect his family and who doesn't see himself as a world savior. Womack is, however, considered number one enemy by UniCorp and they pull out all the stops to catch him. Cerulean Blue is written by a talented author, Wray Miller, who takes us forward in time to what seems a possible replay of history, yet there is much more to this story and it is well worth the time to read it. You will be left to consider how things are and ought to be, and the question, 'Could this happen' will bother you because you know it could. This is a well written, well thought out story and comes highly recommended by this reader. Enjoy.
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Posted May 6, 2004
Earth is a mess. An ecological disaster waiting to happen. Between pollution and overpopulation, it's only a matter of time before the damage becomes irreversible. But there is a way to help the planet to heal: give it a break for thirty years. Thirty years of no human interference. It wouldn't be possible without the discovery of a species of seaweed named Azurophytae...and becomes better known as Cerulean Blue. With it, it becomes possible to change the world. The problem is that in order to change the world, everyone has to be on the same page. Human nature often doesn't work like that.... Cerulean Blue is the first book in what looks like a trilogy. The book begins with a pair of storylines: one chronicles the discovery of Cerulean Blue, and the even more amazing discoveries of unique properties, leading up to the grand solution of the potential ecological disaster: with Cerulean Blue, humanity can hibernate for the next thirty years, and in that time, the planet would have time to heal itself of the damage done to it. The plan is carried forth under the auspices of the United Nations Corporation, with the guidance of Reginald Erlichmann. Too bad his goals aren't nearly as noble as those of the scientists who came up with the idea-it's a lot easier to control the world when you control who's awake and who isn't. The second storyline interspersed with the first is what comes after, seven years after the discovery of Cerulean Blue, and centers primarily on Harold Womack; one of the ones who haven't been put into hibernation, primarily because his daughter Lynn sent him the truth behind Uni-Corp's project, and disappeared because of it. His driving goal is to find out where she is, and fortunately, he has his family and some friends to help (not to mention duct tape-trust me on this). To be honest, I wasn't really taken by the book in the beginning; fortunately, I kept reading, and I found myself drawn into the book before I knew it (maybe it was the back-and-forth between present and past in the first part of the book). The world in the time of Cerulean Blue is quite different; after all, the main purpose of getting mankind into hibernation was to stop ecological damage, and as a result, there isn't much in the way of industrial centers. Those who are still awake are the ones who have never trusted government in the first place-survivalists and militias. This isn't unique to the U.S, either-there's at least one world hot-spot that has undergone a stunning reversal in fortunes, and is very relevant to the situation in the post-Blue world. There are a number of characters to keep track of in this book, too; besides Womack and his family, and Erlichmann. A small sample: Erlichmann's right hand, Wendall Murphy, is a man who understands the precariousness of his position (I'd be nervous too!); Terrence Blackwell, a computer expert who developed a seriously vicious defense system, who remained ignorant of the truth when he went into hibernation; Dr. Kendrik Halen, a scientist who had been involved with the discovery of the Blue, and now a loose cannon in the post-Blue world; and Derrich Gruber, a truly contemptible human being who would have fit in well with the Nazis. Fortunately, as the book proceeds, there are a number of helpful dossiers on many of the primary characters, supplied by a mysterious 'Kelley' within Uni-Corp. As I said, things pick up as one reads through the book, and there are a number of surprising turnarounds and mysteries with a number of characters, as well as a surprise concerning the Blue that will change humanity above and beyond mere hibernation. (It's amazing how many uses Blue has, incidentally; Womack and co. use it as an integral part of their tactics, and Erlichmann and his inner circle use it for a significantly different purpose) It's also obvious that Miller has more to tell in this world, as a sequel is scheduled sometime this year; there's
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Posted May 12, 2004
It all started with the seals in the Antarctic. Why did some of the seal pups look like newborns when they were in fact, a year old? Cerulean Blue by Wray Miller is a superbly written story of duplicity, World domination and environmentalism gone mad. The World is dying under the weight of mankind and its environmental disasters. It will take 30 years for it to recover but only one man and his vision can achieve this and only if he can convince the world of the need for his `Save our Planet¿ plan. A marketing campaign is started and both Academia, the upper echelon of society and the ordinary man in the street become the willing recipients of the scheme. But why are there three different types of repositories? Cerulean Blue is an interesting blend using historical fact with futuristic fiction. This book is not just a first-rate story it causes the reader to contemplate history and it¿s recurrence given the right circumstances. Is the ordinary man in the street so inured to media control that he becomes a `sheep to the slaughter¿? How far would we go to uphold our beliefs? Would we be willing to be labelled insurrectionists? Will the earth and mankind survive? All of these questions come to mind while being entertained reading a well researched and skilfully written book.
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Posted January 30, 2004
This story is captivating and realistic. There is great storytelling that makes the reader really think about the choices one must make in their lives and the possible repercussions of those choices. Cerulean Blue has many unique and identifiable characters that make you care about them and their outcome. I really enjoyed the way Wray Miller brings the story to a climax without any loose ends and leaves room for a sequel. I really look forward to more from this exciting new author. Great job Wray Miller!
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Posted February 16, 2004
Wow! I received 'Cerulean Blue' on 2-04-04 and read 150 pages, on the 4-5-6 each and finished it on Sat. the 7th. I could not put it down once I picked it up. :) Web Griffen has been my favorite writers since 1988 but I think I now have a new favorite. :) Really with Griffen I have read his different series 'Brotherhood of War' - Army 25 times, all except the last one. His Corps series 15 times, except the last one. And his Police one, 7 times, except the latest ones. When I finished 'Cerulean Blue' it was just like having to leave some people I was just getting to be friends with. While I know that the book is fiction - The Author brings out the people very, very well. The love that Shelby shows, not only to her family but also to others has to have been lived. And while Lynn, Patsy, Lily, Curt and Harold are all fiction - I will surely believe there were role models somewhere. I hope to be able to read more novels by Wray Miller - and continue to get to know my new friends. I have 10 friends waiting to read it and will tell them to tell their friends and families to buy copies also. I will let the VVA librarian read it and ask him to have the Chapter to buy copies of 'Cerulean Blue' as well as the other books as they become available. I like the style of the cover, as I'm able to use the flaps as bookmarkers. Also the pages are easy to turn using the upper corner when turning pgs. Wray Miller, keep writing you are Great, I have read many books, Mithner, Smith, Brow, LaCorr, John Jakes and many, many, more. I use to work in a library and have always loved reading even as a kid. And none that I've ever read are any better and many not as good as you are. I'm a fan :) and will tell everyone I can to get your books.
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Posted December 23, 2003
If you are looking for a dynamic page-turner with a rich, potent plot, this powerful Sci-Fi novel is perfect for you! You won't be able to put it down until you reach the back cover!
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