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Paradeisia Trilogy #2
Paradeisia: Violation of Paradise
A two-year-old child vanishes, his clothes left on the bed where he slept. An Antarctic lake reveals a prehistoric secret that has been locked under ice for an epoch. And a cruise ship sails for the grand opening celebration of the spectacular Paradeisia resort, but no one knows that a deadly virus lurks on board. Drawing on groundbreaking scientific research and clues from antiquity, internationally bestselling author B.C.CHASE continues the thrill ride of discovery and suspense he launched with Origin of Paradise, and sets the stage for the climactic finale of his controversial tour de force Paradeisia Trilogy. "INGRIGUING...DRAMATIC...GRABS THE READER BY THE ANKLES." -ONLINEBOOKCLUB.ORG "B.C.CHASE IS RAPIDLY BECOMING AN AUTHOR OF AUTHORITY." -GRADY HARP, VINE VOICE "REMINDED ME...OF JURASSIC PARK. CONSTANT SUSPENSE." UVI POZNANSKY, LIBRARYTHING.COM, AUTHOR OF THE DAVID CHRONICLES "THIS SERIES IS KEEPING ME UP PAST MY BEDTIME." - KITTY MURPHY "TURNED THE FINAL PAGE OF THIS BOOK AND LITERALLY SAID 'NO!' THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK." -JOANNE G "WOW. AMAZING!" -REBECCA S. MULLINS" WONDERFULLY RESEARCHED." -PAMELA LIVENGOOD
252 pages, Paperback
First published August 4, 2014
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B.C. Chase
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B.C.CHASE is the internationally bestselling author of the Paradeisia Trilogy, which critics have hailed as one of the greatest franchises of our time.* His electrifying talent for combining the latest in scientific breakthroughs with edge-of-your-seat thrills has earned him a reputation as a master of suspense. Amazon has named him among its top 10 Sci-fi authors.
"COMPULSIVELY READABLE...PACKED WITH MYSTERIES AND SURPRISES...ENOUGH DETAIL TO THRILL FANS OF THE MARTIAN."
-HUGO AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR TIM PRATT
“IRREVERENT HUMOR…VIVID…MEMORABLE…AS ORIGINAL AS IT CAN GET.”
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY CRITIC
“CHASE’S CLEAN, FLOWING PROSE AND BRIGHT SENSE OF HUMOR LIVEN UP A TALE.”
–BOOKLIFE PRIZE QUARTER FINALIST
“FAST AND FUN.”
–THE OKLAHOMAN
“INCREDIBLY WELL-WRITTEN.”
–EBOOKS ADDICT
“CHASE KEEPS US GUESSING UNTIL THE END.”
–ONLINEBOOKCLUB.ORG
“B.C.CHASE IS RAPIDLY BECOMING AN AUTHOR OF AUTHORITY.”
GRADY HARP, VINE VOICE
“CHASE HAS THE RAW TALENT FOR WRITING, AND THE WAY HE’S ABLE TO PUT YOU RIGHT INSIDE THE MAIN CHARACTER’S HEAD IS FANTASTIC.”
–SCIFIANDSCARY.COM
“CHASE HAS MASTERED THE ART OF WRITING SUSPENSE.”
L.A. HOWELL
“ONE HELL OF A RIDE.”
-THRILLERKAT REVIEWS
“IN TRUE CRICHTON STYLE, CHASE TAKES ELEMENTS OF KNOWN SCIENCE, EXPLORES THEIR EXTREME POTENTIAL, AND BUILDS A MYSTERY AROUND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES.”
-AMAZON.COM
Fiction:
Leviathan
Santa Claus: The King of the Elves Abridged Children’s Edition
Santa Claus: The King of the Elves
Glass: A Motion Picture Script
Paradeisia: Origin of Paradise
Paradeisia: Violation of Paradise
Paradeisia: Fall of Paradise
Pluto’s Ghost
Cataton
*Epub.us
B.C.CHASE is the internationally bestselling author of the Paradeisia Trilogy, which critics have hailed as one of the greatest franchises of our time.* His electrifying talent for combining the latest in scientific breakthroughs with edge-of-your-seat thrills has earned him a reputation as a master of suspense. Amazon has named him among its top 10 Sci-fi authors.
"COMPULSIVELY READABLE...PACKED WITH MYSTERIES AND SURPRISES...ENOUGH DETAIL TO THRILL FANS OF THE MARTIAN."
-HUGO AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR TIM PRATT
“IRREVERENT HUMOR…VIVID…MEMORABLE…AS ORIGINAL AS IT CAN GET.”
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY CRITIC
“CHASE’S CLEAN, FLOWING PROSE AND BRIGHT SENSE OF HUMOR LIVEN UP A TALE.”
–BOOKLIFE PRIZE QUARTER FINALIST
“FAST AND FUN.”
–THE OKLAHOMAN
“INCREDIBLY WELL-WRITTEN.”
–EBOOKS ADDICT
“CHASE KEEPS US GUESSING UNTIL THE END.”
–ONLINEBOOKCLUB.ORG
“B.C.CHASE IS RAPIDLY BECOMING AN AUTHOR OF AUTHORITY.”
GRADY HARP, VINE VOICE
“CHASE HAS THE RAW TALENT FOR WRITING, AND THE WAY HE’S ABLE TO PUT YOU RIGHT INSIDE THE MAIN CHARACTER’S HEAD IS FANTASTIC.”
–SCIFIANDSCARY.COM
“CHASE HAS MASTERED THE ART OF WRITING SUSPENSE.”
L.A. HOWELL
“ONE HELL OF A RIDE.”
-THRILLERKAT REVIEWS
“IN TRUE CRICHTON STYLE, CHASE TAKES ELEMENTS OF KNOWN SCIENCE, EXPLORES THEIR EXTREME POTENTIAL, AND BUILDS A MYSTERY AROUND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES.”
-AMAZON.COM
Fiction:
Leviathan
Santa Claus: The King of the Elves Abridged Children’s Edition
Santa Claus: The King of the Elves
Glass: A Motion Picture Script
Paradeisia: Origin of Paradise
Paradeisia: Violation of Paradise
Paradeisia: Fall of Paradise
Pluto’s Ghost
Cataton
*Epub.us
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June 6, 2016
Extremely poor copy editing, too much detail, not enough character development, too many POVs, too many story lines, and it doesn't stand on its own as a story; it ends abruptly without wrapping up any story lines and you need to have read the first book.
September 6, 2014
In his plot-driven book the author, B.C. Chase, presents a disjointed world. The scenes cut from one place to another in a quick movie camera shot, in a sharp manner that adds to the sense of suspense: From Cognitive LifeScience, Laboratory G, to 24 Oakland Street to StarLine Paradeisia Hotal to an airplane flight to Lake Vostok to Shanghai. In the same manner his characters serve a single purpose: to become pieces, with little depth, in his puzzle. An unsettling secrecy gives its tone from the very beginning: “The cameras are motion activated… This thing I saw, it’s obviously moving from its own power—fast. I think I can make out two legs, two arms and a head.”
And that, I think, is the thrill of Paradeisia: to find out who kidnapped little Jeffery Riley, for what purpose, and can he be recovered in time, before this sinister overarching plan comes to full fruition: “China has already been in the designer babies business for a long time now… Genetically engineered workers would be good for at least forty years… need nothing more than nourishment and seven hours of sleep.”
The scientific aspects of the story are well researched, which helps the reader to accept the premise of producing ‘Designer babies’. The writing style reminded me a little of Jurassic Park, with one exception: In Jurassic Park, the was a moral dilemma that arched over the problem of survival. Here, despite assurances such as, ““Gary, I truly appreciate the work you’re doing here. I know you’re kind of in the dark about its purpose, but I can assure you it’s of prime importance to the nation,“ the reader grasps intuitively that it is morally wrong to use designer babies the same way you would use machines.
Skillfully written, Paradeisia holds the reader’s attention with constant suspense, for example when Dr. Gary Riley, who is being paid incredibly well for his reseach work at the laboratory, thinks about the night his son disappeared. “He had not told Special Agent Jarred Kessler the entire truth about what had happened that night.”
Four stars.
And that, I think, is the thrill of Paradeisia: to find out who kidnapped little Jeffery Riley, for what purpose, and can he be recovered in time, before this sinister overarching plan comes to full fruition: “China has already been in the designer babies business for a long time now… Genetically engineered workers would be good for at least forty years… need nothing more than nourishment and seven hours of sleep.”
The scientific aspects of the story are well researched, which helps the reader to accept the premise of producing ‘Designer babies’. The writing style reminded me a little of Jurassic Park, with one exception: In Jurassic Park, the was a moral dilemma that arched over the problem of survival. Here, despite assurances such as, ““Gary, I truly appreciate the work you’re doing here. I know you’re kind of in the dark about its purpose, but I can assure you it’s of prime importance to the nation,“ the reader grasps intuitively that it is morally wrong to use designer babies the same way you would use machines.
Skillfully written, Paradeisia holds the reader’s attention with constant suspense, for example when Dr. Gary Riley, who is being paid incredibly well for his reseach work at the laboratory, thinks about the night his son disappeared. “He had not told Special Agent Jarred Kessler the entire truth about what had happened that night.”
Four stars.
February 28, 2021
Not very well linked to the first novel (it's prequel), this one also rambled all over the place and just added more ambiguity to the first one. The introduction of "aliens" in this second book just further dilutes the plot. The book then descends into a bizarre spiritualism. The cliff hanger leading to the 3rd book only left me wanting to not read any further. I don't anticipate buying the final book in the series.
May 28, 2017
Story is too long...must read all 3 books
Seems that the story could have been a fast paced entertaining book. Not drawn out to have me buy 3.
Seems that the story could have been a fast paced entertaining book. Not drawn out to have me buy 3.
June 9, 2017
Good story/ poor execution.
June 20, 2017
Interesting series, mix of sci-fi with genetics.
December 31, 2017
Page turner
Again I thought this book was a real page turned it kept me on the edge of my seat. I have enjoyed both books looking for word to the third . Linda C. lettau
Again I thought this book was a real page turned it kept me on the edge of my seat. I have enjoyed both books looking for word to the third . Linda C. lettau
March 13, 2017
I am really enjoying this series. It keeps me at the edge on my seat. Can't wait to see how it all ends in the the final book.
April 10, 2016
Wow. I just turned the final page of this book and literally said, "No!" I can't wait for the third book.
This book continues all the mysteries of the first. The stories are somehow linked together, but we don't know how yet. A little boy is kidnapped, a Chinese paleoarchaeologist sees things in an ancient Antarctic lake that can't possible exist, a virus is spreading, in Egypt, three scientists are coming to the conclusion that one of the pharoahs was not what he seemed, and a meteor storm hits China as business people are there to see Biobots (read the book).
One story not mentioned in this one was the man speaking about paranormal powers, such as the "sixth sense". I wonder if that has any implications for the story as a whole.
All these things are happening at the same time, but different characters are involved. How is it all going to come together when there does not seem to be a person at the center of all of it? Or is the President's Chief of Staff involved? The President knows more than he has told anyone, except maybe the Chinese.
One of the main themes seems to be: What does it mean to be human? Is 98% human DNA enough? What if someone has more than 46 chromosomes? Is someone human if the "self" gene is removed? And how is this all connected to prehistoric dinosaurs and mammals that show up where and when they shouldn't?
This is an awesome book. I can't wait for Book 3 to get the answers. I have a feeling they will be life-altering for the people of planet Earth in the book, but will they be for the better or for the worse? I need to know!
This book continues all the mysteries of the first. The stories are somehow linked together, but we don't know how yet. A little boy is kidnapped, a Chinese paleoarchaeologist sees things in an ancient Antarctic lake that can't possible exist, a virus is spreading, in Egypt, three scientists are coming to the conclusion that one of the pharoahs was not what he seemed, and a meteor storm hits China as business people are there to see Biobots (read the book).
One story not mentioned in this one was the man speaking about paranormal powers, such as the "sixth sense". I wonder if that has any implications for the story as a whole.
All these things are happening at the same time, but different characters are involved. How is it all going to come together when there does not seem to be a person at the center of all of it? Or is the President's Chief of Staff involved? The President knows more than he has told anyone, except maybe the Chinese.
One of the main themes seems to be: What does it mean to be human? Is 98% human DNA enough? What if someone has more than 46 chromosomes? Is someone human if the "self" gene is removed? And how is this all connected to prehistoric dinosaurs and mammals that show up where and when they shouldn't?
This is an awesome book. I can't wait for Book 3 to get the answers. I have a feeling they will be life-altering for the people of planet Earth in the book, but will they be for the better or for the worse? I need to know!
July 22, 2016
I loved and was irritated with this book at the same time. I wanted to rush through it to find out what was happening next, but I also felt compelled to read all the scientific detail to try to fully understand the issues involved in the book. Honestly, you could skip through all the complex detail included and still follow the plot and enjoy the book; however because I admired the research and effort put into the explanations of the genetics and other topics, I wanted to try to figure it out. The author either has an exceptional knowledge of his topic or is marvelously gifted in spewing out knowledgeable sounding tomes.
I found the jump from one scenario to another distracting at first, and it was difficult to keep track of the various characters for me without taking a peek back a few chapters to figure out where we left them last. This author isn't afraid of killing off potential heroes, so there are enough plot twists to keep the read intrigued on who will finally survive this journey. I can't wait to see how all the story lines come together in the final book.
I found the jump from one scenario to another distracting at first, and it was difficult to keep track of the various characters for me without taking a peek back a few chapters to figure out where we left them last. This author isn't afraid of killing off potential heroes, so there are enough plot twists to keep the read intrigued on who will finally survive this journey. I can't wait to see how all the story lines come together in the final book.
December 31, 2014
I've enjoyed the series a lot so far but I can't give it 5 stars because I share the sentiments of a lot of the other readers that what it makes up for in mystery in lacks in conclusion. I understand the need to leave readers wanting more, but honestly if you haven't revealed more in the 2nd novel idk what to desire in the 3rd. It's less on the edge of your seat where the 1st novel left you & more hurry up & start making the pieces more cohesive already! & I'm sorry but some of the mysteries are going to too many directions at once dinosaurs, angels, demigods, outbreak, government conspiracy... A little too much for one series. The author needs to Make a commitment already :-P lol
December 23, 2016
I really should have known better reading this book. The first one wasn't all that good, but being the woman that I am, I unjustifiably thought that I needed closure. Just like the first book, I had no idea of what was going on. Is this a book about a virus, dinosaurs, zombies, I don't effin know, I just know that I want out! There are seriously 58 characters (I counted) to keep up with and that is too damn much. When people die you don't ever care because you can't even remember who they were. I will NOT be reading the third book.
Forgot to mention that I HATED the forced cliff-hangers.
Forgot to mention that I HATED the forced cliff-hangers.
March 26, 2015
Having only read this book I am a bit lost but from what i see from other reviews those who have read both books so far are also in need of answers and are excited for the third installment of this series so that they can finally get some answers. This book is well written and is a fast paces suspence. It bounces around a lot in location and it does it very well. The characters are built well and the story is really good, i just think I need to read the other book in order to give this a more fair review. I will update this review when/if I read the other!
December 1, 2014
Sucks
No matter how good the book is if it doesn't have an ending it isn't worth reading. It makes no sense to make people wait for the conclusions. If you are going to Wright a book then finish it.
No matter how good the book is if it doesn't have an ending it isn't worth reading. It makes no sense to make people wait for the conclusions. If you are going to Wright a book then finish it.
March 29, 2016
That was a FAST read! Not nearly as good as first book.. But now I want to know the ending, so when 3rd book comes out, I will read it! Hopefully, the 2nd book was a "bridge" between 1 & 3 just to get the reader setup for the finish!
January 30, 2017
Just not interesting
I really got lost in this book. I couldn't get interested in the subject and therefore got lost as far as subject matter was concerned. Am not going to read Book 3 in trilogy.
I really got lost in this book. I couldn't get interested in the subject and therefore got lost as far as subject matter was concerned. Am not going to read Book 3 in trilogy.
February 17, 2016
Bad way to publish book - books are split in 3 separate issues. Should be 1 book
May 27, 2016
Nope.
June 13, 2016
this book is in the style of Jurassic Park. Lots of science and enough action to keep it interesting, made me want to read the last book.
September 1, 2016
Very good
I loved this book as well as the first one and can't wait to read the next one. I highly recommend it.
I loved this book as well as the first one and can't wait to read the next one. I highly recommend it.
January 4, 2017
Not nearly as good as the first book in series, became disjointed and scattered.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2016
Not a lot of new info on top of the first book.
April 7, 2017
I read all three books in the span of a three day weekend early last month. Could not put them down! I enjoyed the diversity of the characters, and while I don't usually enjoy futuristic fiction, this series was the exception to the rule!
April 19, 2017
I'm enjoying this series, lots of twists and turns and they reveal a little more of the plot as the story progresses. I am confused about some of the action but I hope I get good answers in the final book.
May 1, 2017
Confusing yet enticing
I chose this rating because of the rampant grammatical errors and general confusion between the storylines. I am really enjoying the subject matter and how bizarre it all is. I read the first book of this trilogy and enjoyed it. Having finished the first two books of this trilogy, I have determined that there is no clear wrap up to each book. They each end at an odd place in the book, picking up right where it left off in the next. I look forward to reading the last book and getting a nice wrap up for each storyline. I really hope that happens!
I chose this rating because of the rampant grammatical errors and general confusion between the storylines. I am really enjoying the subject matter and how bizarre it all is. I read the first book of this trilogy and enjoyed it. Having finished the first two books of this trilogy, I have determined that there is no clear wrap up to each book. They each end at an odd place in the book, picking up right where it left off in the next. I look forward to reading the last book and getting a nice wrap up for each storyline. I really hope that happens!
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