Genesis - Nikolaus Baker

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Auteur(s) : Nikolaus Baker

Editeur : Mikey Books

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/03/2020

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 446

Expédition : 567

Dimensions : 20.3 x 12.7 x 2.5

ISBN : 1916258921

Résumé :

GENESIS

In his inaugural novel, Nikolaus Baker takes the reader through a hidden fantasy world that revives an enigma that has endured for centuries.

Genesis is not a religious story, it is a dark fantasy.

There is an ancient quest that continues for a hidden knowledge that brings power, corruption, and death in a dark tale that originates in the remote Scottish village of Mauchline where tranquillity is about to change when a freak earthquake hits and precipitates a dramatic fall in temperature.

Meanwhile, in Vatican City secrecy surrounds an untraceable security breach in the computerised nerve-centre of papal authority. This has consequences for the suspect Cardinal Giovanni Dalla Gassa. He believes in the legendary links to God, each link hidden in different locations and thought to exhibit magical and powerful properties. Powers that would tip the cosmic and spiritual balance in favour of the holder. He must have them all.

The mystery thickens with the disappearance of a senior I.T. systems administrator Michaelangelo and the torment of his close friend and colleague I.T. expert Francesca DeRose. Chased for her life, she unknowingly becomes lost inside the catacombs where the cursed Abaddon Clerics lurk... the unliving.

What links the hub of Catholicism with what was once the heart of covenanting Scotland? The prophecy. Heed it well.

Genesis is a mystery wrapped within layers of an enigma, tied up by networks and packaged in history. Readers will enjoy the fast-moving action and fascinating twists that Baker describes with vivacity and invention.
A compelling read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this first novel by Nikolaus Baker. I did not expect its twist into the dark side. It ended with a real cliff hanger and I can't wait to read the sequel, Devil's Temple.

Is this really a holy mission to find God or is it a supernatural grail quest to the grave...

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Biographie:
Nikolaus Baker is my nom de plume, which is derived from my father's name, Nikolaus Hlibyczuk. Our surname is Ukrainian which is interpreted as bread maker or baker. My father arrived in the UK in 1947 after World War II, coming from Germany. Dad was only a very young man and had a few desperate choices to make to survive the war. There was no food in Germany, and due to starvation, he was forced to become a German soldier to live. A lucky man, dad eventually ended up a prisoner of war then driving army trucks for the American Gi's & providing security on trains. Dad was known as Michael. He worked in many different places in the UK & finished his career as head cook at Ballochmyle Hospital. My father married Cissi Thom, my mum. I love both my parents very much even though my childhood was very difficult with mum struggling with alcoholism. Dad & mum have since passed on and I sadly miss them both. I owe everything to my dad. In total respect and of him and his memory, as a writer I want our name to live on in my writing. So, Baker was a natural choice for my pen name. Mauchline is situated on the west coast of Scotland, Ayrshire, near Glasgow. A place steeped in history from the Covenanters & Freemasons to the poet Robert Burns who also lived in the village. I graduated with a BA degree in 1993 with the Open University. My first job was as a laboratory assistant at Auchinleck Academy in the 1970s gaining promotion as a lab technician, moving on to work at Stewarton High School & Irvine Royal Academy where I met a good friend Stuart whose hobby was with microcomputers. I loved my BBC Model B Microcomputer! I then became a computer technician at the College of Building & Printing, Glasgow in the 1980s where I met my wife Aileen. We have two sons & a daughter. My father-in-law was Provost George Calder Murray of Paisley Burgh in Scotland. George had the privilege of meeting, organising and escorting HRM Queen Elisabeth and Prince Philip for the Paisley 500 celebrations on 9th Aug 1988. I was a Karate enthusiast in the 70s and 80s, practicing in the Kisan in Ayr and Kilmarnock gaining 3rd Kyu with John Kerr in his own dojo (next to a dentist's - handy that!) I was diagnosed with cancer aged 43. It was a total shock & life-changing. I tried to run away from it and found that this is something I couldn't do. With nowhere to hide, I faced my battle. I am eternally indebted to all those who saved my life. I thank my doctors at the local health centre in Bourtreehill, Irvine, for their help & the surgeon in Ayr Hospital & radiotherapy department, consultants & staff stationed at the Beatson. I have worked in I.T. both in the private & public sectors. I retired in 2018 after working in the largest college in Glasgow as I.T. Systems Administrator & Computer Network Engineer. My writing passion is challenging & also very therapeutic. I did this sitting early mornings freezing in winters writing GOD'S CHAIN at the bus station before going to work or on lunchtimes at the Glasgow Cenotaph over many summers. I wanted to write a dark fantasy with a difference called GOD'S CHAIN. It is not a religious story. GOD'S CHAIN is a classic tale of light against darkness, good against evil with a message. That by putting our religious and racial differences away, we can through universal brotherhood, courage, determination, hope, friendship and love we can uplift ourselves spiritually against all adversity. Ultimately my aim is to entertain and tell an exciting story. I was lucky to retire early from the college in 2018. I continue to write GOD'S CHAIN and take lessons in acting. My dream is to get a movie deal for GOD'S CHAIN and play some role in it. As I said, It's only a dream.: -)...