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Intelligent Design: Revelations to Apocalypse
Intelligent Design: Revelations to Apocalypse brings two science fiction novellas together in one epic novel. Intelligent Design: Revelations begins sixty seven million years ago revealing new worlds, great technologies and superior beings' efforts to save several species of hominids. Come forward to present days, there are only a trusted few humans that know Earth is not the only planet with sapient life in our solar system. The truth of our origins and greater threats to come will test human resolve. And it will all fall onto two women. Intelligent Design II: Apocalypse provides more answers that are far darker than the questions. Hidden planets, preexisting advanced civilizations, coexisting hominid species, and new revelations have all led to the end of days. Whether by twist of fate or by design, the Jovian planet is about to ignite into a sun. The civilizations of Mars, Earth and Terra are now at risk from the cataclysmic effects of an impossible astronomical anomaly. Intelligent Design I and Intelligent Design II garnered critical success including winning silver at the Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year as well as positive recognition from Readers' Favorites Reviews, Indie Book Reviewers, Feathered Quill Reviews and US Review of Books.
400 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2015
About the author
J.M. Erickson
20 books6 followersJ.M. Erickson earned his bachelor's degree from Boston College, majoring in psychology and sociology, masters degree from Simmons School of Social Work, and post-graduate certification program in psychological trauma, clinical assessment and treatment from Boston University.
Early in his clinical practice, Erickson worked as a critical incident specialist for first responders for a large urban setting just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and later he provided crisis prevention and clinical intervention training for staff working with clients deemed dangerous to self or others in locked settings.
To date, Erickson works as a senior clinician in a group practice in the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts, and is also a senior instructor teaching psychopathology, counseling & ethics to both graduate and undergraduate students at Cambridge College, Massachusetts.
Erickson received an Honorable Mention at the Readers' Favorite 2013 International Book Awards. Presently he is working on a science fiction novella series, Future Prometheus.
Erickson lives with his wife, Christine, and their two teenagers in a suburb north of Boston, Massachusetts.
Early in his clinical practice, Erickson worked as a critical incident specialist for first responders for a large urban setting just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and later he provided crisis prevention and clinical intervention training for staff working with clients deemed dangerous to self or others in locked settings.
To date, Erickson works as a senior clinician in a group practice in the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts, and is also a senior instructor teaching psychopathology, counseling & ethics to both graduate and undergraduate students at Cambridge College, Massachusetts.
Erickson received an Honorable Mention at the Readers' Favorite 2013 International Book Awards. Presently he is working on a science fiction novella series, Future Prometheus.
Erickson lives with his wife, Christine, and their two teenagers in a suburb north of Boston, Massachusetts.
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October 31, 2020
Author J.M. Erickson takes readers to Mars where new habitation has helped this once unreachable planet create a unique balance between technology and nature. Unfortunately, the planet’s Master Architect Janus discovers that the surrounding Gemini planetoids have moved out of place and are on a rapid collision track. He tries to preserve his unique culture before it’s destroyed, but finds it almost impossible.
As time passes on, readers are taken to Earth where they meet Lieutenant Colonel David Farrell. Farrell discovers a strange conspiracy that seems to alter our current views of science. You’ll also meet Roberta Josephine Riesman, the FEMA director, who is faced with a dilemma - spy on a close friend for her work or retire to France where she can mourn the loss of her partner.
If you enjoy science fiction, definitely consider this book. It’s filled with well-developed characters and a few plot twists that will shock you.
As time passes on, readers are taken to Earth where they meet Lieutenant Colonel David Farrell. Farrell discovers a strange conspiracy that seems to alter our current views of science. You’ll also meet Roberta Josephine Riesman, the FEMA director, who is faced with a dilemma - spy on a close friend for her work or retire to France where she can mourn the loss of her partner.
If you enjoy science fiction, definitely consider this book. It’s filled with well-developed characters and a few plot twists that will shock you.
February 3, 2026
Intelligent Design: Revelations to Apocalypse is ambitious, idea-driven science fiction that reaches far beyond conventional planetary stakes. J.M. Erickson weaves deep-time speculation, advanced civilizations, and alternative human origins into a narrative that feels both expansive and deliberately unsettling. By stretching from prehistoric epochs to an impending solar system catastrophe, the book frames humanity as a small but pivotal element in a much larger cosmic design.
What stands out most is the scope of Erickson’s imagination. Hidden worlds, coexisting hominid species, and ancient intelligences are not treated as mere spectacle, but as forces that reshape destiny, agency, and survival. The escalating revelations across both novellas build toward an apocalyptic inevitability that feels earned rather than sensational. Thought-provoking, high concept, and unapologetically big in its ideas, this is science fiction for readers who enjoy cosmic mystery, existential stakes, and narratives that challenge humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe.
What stands out most is the scope of Erickson’s imagination. Hidden worlds, coexisting hominid species, and ancient intelligences are not treated as mere spectacle, but as forces that reshape destiny, agency, and survival. The escalating revelations across both novellas build toward an apocalyptic inevitability that feels earned rather than sensational. Thought-provoking, high concept, and unapologetically big in its ideas, this is science fiction for readers who enjoy cosmic mystery, existential stakes, and narratives that challenge humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe.
December 15, 2015
The story had a little of a slow start but that is usually expected with science fiction because you have to get used to the worlds that are being created. After the initial slow start, the story kicks into gear at a pretty steady pace. Definitely can tell the author did do a good amount of research into several different areas, for example: religion, meteorology and even fighting styles. The list could actually continue further with the different disciplines that are realistically related in the story. I also thought it was ironic that the Architects were named after the gods from mythology like Aphrodite and Hades.
The author switches between several different characters but still was able to provide the details to make them relatable and complex. Perspective changes can often be a distraction to the reader but Erickson used them to build the story on the different worlds with the hominid groups and their artificial intelligence systems. I was drawn to the struggle of Andrea or Perez the Younger as she tried to find a solution that extended the survival chances for the impending creation of a second sun. Overall, great read for lovers of science fiction with a mix of fantasy.
The author switches between several different characters but still was able to provide the details to make them relatable and complex. Perspective changes can often be a distraction to the reader but Erickson used them to build the story on the different worlds with the hominid groups and their artificial intelligence systems. I was drawn to the struggle of Andrea or Perez the Younger as she tried to find a solution that extended the survival chances for the impending creation of a second sun. Overall, great read for lovers of science fiction with a mix of fantasy.
December 10, 2015
Multi-civilizations, multi-timelines, and multi-planets are the setting for this book. Although there is much traveling from time to time this novel is quite easy to follow. There were three interesting facts the author pointed out.
First is that civilizations that focused on physical exercise and eating clean were more fit for demands needed to secure the health of the generations that follow.
Second, every civilization cherishes their off-spring. In this story the Martians took great pride in their young knowing it was the continuation of their species.
Third, the “Earthers”, as we were called, we’re known for exploration and the need to dominate in every territory we travel too. The planet Terra had to hide and cloak them from us to keep us from dominating them.
I personally don’t believe there are civilizations on other planets, but this novel was enjoyable to read. J. M. Erickson certainly pictured people as we really are weaknesses and strengths.
First is that civilizations that focused on physical exercise and eating clean were more fit for demands needed to secure the health of the generations that follow.
Second, every civilization cherishes their off-spring. In this story the Martians took great pride in their young knowing it was the continuation of their species.
Third, the “Earthers”, as we were called, we’re known for exploration and the need to dominate in every territory we travel too. The planet Terra had to hide and cloak them from us to keep us from dominating them.
I personally don’t believe there are civilizations on other planets, but this novel was enjoyable to read. J. M. Erickson certainly pictured people as we really are weaknesses and strengths.
August 21, 2021
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