The Cicada Prophecy

The Cicada Prophecy

Overview

Since the dawn of civilization, it's been mankind's greatest dream: immortality and eternal youth. Dramatic advances in medical science have finally made it possible. But in order to preserve everyone's youthful state, they must undergo an irreversible operation before passing into adulthood. A special hormone patch maintains each person's body in the form of a preadolescent eleven year old.

Under the authority of the United Nations, surgeon-general Dr. Richard Ross oversees the universal program that promises a peaceful utopian society. Emotionally and intellectually mature juveniles now rule the world. But not everyone is happy with the new arrangement. A group of rebels from the Garden of Eden church plots to overthrow the new regime and return the world to its natural order.

The idyllic setting is quickly overturned. A series of sinister schemes and escalating medical complications sets the world on a course of imminent extinction. Building to an action-packed climax, Dr. Ross and his endocrinologist girlfriend must find and save the one person who carries the genetic link for preserving the human race.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781515955009
Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
Publication date: 04/05/2016
Edition description: MP3 - Unabridged CD
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

J. R. McLeay writes fictional stories incorporating the latest advances in science, especially in the fields of biogerontology (the science of aging) and astrobiology (the study of life beyond earth). A graduate of the University of Toronto, he lives in Calgary, Canada. Visit him at jrmcleay.com.

Todd McLaren was involved in radio for more than twenty years in cities on both coasts. He left broadcasting for a full-time career in voice-overs, where he has been heard on more than 5,000 TV and radio commercials, as well as TV promos, narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E and the History Channel, and films.

Customer Reviews

The Cicada Prophecy 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 1 reviews.
socrates88 More than 1 year ago
This is a brilliant and original storyline.  Provocative theme of adults trapped in the bodies of children acting very much like adults.  An interesting premise grounded on some real science, this novel paints a fascinating picture of how the world might look if medical science is actually able to find the fountain of youth.  The story had me from the opening line all the way through to the surprising ending.  I hope this author produces more stories in this genre - he has a unique perspective on the fascinating subject of genetic engineering.