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Alan Joshua

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Science Fiction, Paranormal, Thriller

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Alan Joshua (pen name) is a clinical psychologist who has published nonfiction journal articles and book chapters.
The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy is a prize-winning science fiction/paranormal thriller incorporating his paranormal research and experiences with healers, intuitives, so-called psychic sensitives, etc.

A mind research experiment studying human consciousness goes horrifyingly wrong. Thousands are killed when a Russian suburb is mysteriously destroyed, leaving a mile-deep crater in its place. At the same time, a U.S. space shuttle vaporizes in orbit, and a Canadian mountaintop is ripped away. One thing lies behind it all: The mind of Stefan Dürr. Existence is dreary hell for Dr. Beau Walker. An embittered loner, he sleepwalks through l Alan Joshua (pen name) is a clinical psychologist who has published nonfiction journal articles and book chapters.
The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy is a prize-winning science fiction/paranormal thriller incorporating his paranormal research and experiences with healers, intuitives, so-called psychic sensitives, etc.

A mind research experiment studying human consciousness goes horrifyingly wrong. Thousands are killed when a Russian suburb is mysteriously destroyed, leaving a mile-deep crater in its place. At the same time, a U.S. space shuttle vaporizes in orbit, and a Canadian mountaintop is ripped away. One thing lies behind it all: The mind of Stefan Dürr. Existence is dreary hell for Dr. Beau Walker. An embittered loner, he sleepwalks through life until the government virtually kidnaps him, hurling him into an incredibly menacing adventure beyond his wildest imaginings. Coerced into joining a U.S./Russian scientific team, Beau searches for the cause of the disasters. Beginning with a treacherous, life-threatening exploration of the anomalous crater, where scientific laws don’t seem to apply, he's thrown into a world of unimaginable advanced biotechnology, biowarfare, genetics, paranormal research, and military intrigue. The stakes are inconceivably high: Find and control the cause...or face worldwide annihilation.

“A thrilling read” New Consciousness Review “Having the right amount of adventure and romance, this crisscrossing genre tale isn’t just a good read, but may also look great on a big screen.” Portland Book Review
“…the book mixes uncommon palettes and manages a masterpiece with it. It is a surprising, suspenseful, and utterly superb read from start to end.” Self-Publishing Review
“…highly recommended, indeed; especially for thriller and sci-fi readers who have become deluged with too much predictability and who seek cutting-edge action, believable protagonists, and action that is solidly intense throughout.” Midwest Book Review
“Deft dialogue, crisp plotting, and a likable central figure make this multidisciplinary scientific adventure an exuberant and involving read.” Kirkus Review

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"In the top 10 books of the best sci-fi/fantasy books I have read in over 40 years and I read over 200 books a year!"
"a riveting, page-turner, right from the start!"
"Awesome, awesome, totally Awesome!!!"
"Not your typical Sci-fi thriller...One of the best books of 2015"
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EPIC (Electronic Publishing Internet Coalition) 2016 eBook science fiction finalist.
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International Book Awards: Award-winning finalist in Science Fiction for 2016
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Bookvana Awards: Finalist in Visionary Fiction
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Readers Favorite: Honorable Mention in Paranormal Fiction 2016
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	The Shiva Syndrome Trilogy: The Mind of Stefan Dürr, the Cosmic Ape, and the Interdimensional Nexus 4.26 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 2017 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mind of Stefan Dürr: The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy 3.87 avg rating — 30 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cosmic Ape: The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy (Book 2) 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Interdimensional Nexus (The SHIVA Syndrome Trilogy, Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“The "paranormal" is what we call a phenomenon when examined through the narrow lens of what we consider "normal." You have to transcend the senses to understand them.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome

tags: normal, paranormal, science, science-fiction

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“Most people live out ordinary lives by denying death. Others live more completely because they’re aware of it. I choose the second group.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome

tags: philosophy-of-life, science-fiction

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“Art imitates life, but science fiction informs us about what form it will take.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome

tags: science, science-and-change, science-fiction

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“Human consciousness, not space, is the final frontier.”
― Alan Joshua

tags: science

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“Myths grew from the ancient tradition of passing on knowledge orally, the only means of doing so before writing.
They’re narratives of human existence. They helped our ancestors interpret reality, solve problems, and guided social behavior. They structured natural and social information into patterns using symbols, and embedded fact into story form. This increased their impact, making information meaningful and personally involving—not just cold, detached facts.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome

tags: myth, mythology-philosophy, science, science-fiction

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“Most people live out ordinary lives by denying death. Others live more completely because they’re aware of it. I choose the second group.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome

tags: philosophy-of-life, science-fiction

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“When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see the real you, or what you have been conditioned to believe is you? The two are so, so different. One is an infinite consciousness capable of being and creating whatever it chooses, the other is an illusion imprisoned by its own perceived and programmed limitations.”
― David Icke

tags: consciousness, illusion

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“Art sometimes imitates life. When it does, science fiction presages what form that life may take.”
― Alan Joshua, The SHIVA Syndrome