Intelligent Design — J.M. Erickson

IntelligentDesign: Revelations is a science fiction novella that looks at theorigins of our existence as a species, and our place in the universe.The story begins on the planet Mars during its apex where the balancebetween technology and nature is achieved. All is well until theGemini planetoids between Mars and Jupiter fall out of their orbitsand are set for a collision course. Master Architect Janus and hispeers set forth a plan to not only preserve as much of their cultureas possible, but the majority set out to find their Creator. Oversixty three million years later on planet Earth, Lieutenant ColonelDavid Farrell is baffled by a conspiracy that not only cuts throughthe US's security as if it were non-existent, but also defies thelaws of nature and the rules of science. FEMA Director RobertaJosephine Riesman's period of mourning her soul mate's sudden deathis cut short by an assignment that requires her to spy on an oldfriend. Thrust in the middle of a mystery that involves the greatestnatural disaster encountered by humans, Riesman discovers that thevery core of human existence is about to be challenged. Earth is notprepared. Reluctantly, she is confronted with a choice - walk away tolive in France with the memories of her paramour, or take thechallenge to make a difference.