The Null Prophecy by Michael Guillen

The Null Prophecy Reviews

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  Antimidas

  I received a portion of an unsolicited book via FedEx today. I had not entered to read it through GoodReads or any other site. Accompanying it was a letter from Regnery Fiction providing a synopsis of the book and asking that I post reviews on social media after reading it in advance of its July 10th, 2017 release date. I don’t typically enjoy reading unsolicited material that quite literally shows up on my doorstep. In this case, it was clearly labeled as fiction and only contained 43 pages. I figured, why not?
  
  The synopsis on the back of the sample reads,
  
  “THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD IS AT STAKE
  “Scientists have spotted holes opening up in the Earth’s magnetosphere, and not a massive, deadly eruption of solar radiation is hurtling toward the planet at one million miles per hour. With only three days before impact, the American president turns to two unlikely heroes; inventor Calder Sinclair and physicist-turned-news-correspondent Allie Armendariz.
  
  “While racing the clock, Calder and Allie battle personal demons as well as each other, all the while inching closer to a staggering truth foretold in ancient literature that will dramatically impact the world’s future: The Null Prophecy.”
  
  I am not a physicist, but I enjoy reading about general and special relativity, particle physics and quantum mechanics. I also enjoy reading a good piece of fiction. This book claimed to have both. However, by page twenty-one the book started to get preachy and I could see where it was heading after the author spent more than a page as a Christian apologist.
  
  “…Christianity’s worldview was identical to science’s take on reality. Universal truths she’d learned as a physicist—for example, that absolute truth existed, time was linear, and significant parts of reality were hidden from us—jibed perfectly with fundamental truths espoused in the Bible.”
  
  I looked into the author a bit more to see if I had been had. A cursory Google search turned up the few books this author has written as well as some of the stories he has presented in the past as a reporter. I will let you search for yourself. Though I continued reading through the end of the sample, I cannot help but conclude that this work is not about the story, but rather to get the message across that religious truths are in synch with science when, in fact, religion does NOT follow any scientific convention or method. It is a thinly veiled attempt to proselytize.
  
  If you are looking for entertainment value in a work of fiction and do not already subscribe to the author’s views, you will be more put off than entertained. If you already share the author’s beliefs, you may enjoy this book though it was not written for your segment of the population. Regardless, bear in mind that this does continue to be a work of fiction. Do not immediately assume that it reveals any scientific or religious truths. Be willing to put both aside or you will spend your time criticizing each rather than reading for the story.
• 
  Benjamin

  ***THIS BOOK WAS RECEIVED FROM A GOODREADS GIVEAWAY***
  
  As far as “end of the world” books go, this one is a new take on the apocalypse genre. From my knowledge of space weather and its effects on our world, I can say that aspects of this book are entirely plausible. That being said, I have minimal knowledge of the quantum vacuum, so I have merely chalked the plot points surrounding it to magical hand-waving to get the story to go where it needs to. While I would have enjoyed an apocalyptic story that didn’t blame humans for their own destruction, The Null Prophecy only met me half-way.
  
  What often comes across as “preachy,” the occasional mentions of green energy doing more harm than good do bring up an interesting point: in our race to solve the fossil fuel crisis, have we considered all the consequences of these newer energy-producing methods? When it comes to advancing the technological prowess of our world, the quote from Jurassic Park(1993) comes to mind. “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could; they didn’t stop to think if they should.” The Null Prophecy merely takes this idea and points an accusing finger at a humanity that wants to unlock the “quantum toolbox.”
  
  One aspect of this book that I found refreshing was the representation of intellectual Christians. So often, the portrayal of Christians as backward, scientifically-illiterate nut jobs who disregard anything science has to say by fiercely holding onto their Biblical beliefs is far from the truth. While there is such a character in this book, the main character provides a solid counterargument to a scientific society who has made their ego their god. Parts of science need just as much faith as a belief in God, but whenever mentioning the “f-word," scientists scoff and immediately close their minds to any other interpretation of the world they live in. I applaud the author for creating a realistic character who has her apologetics well thought out to show that you can be intellectual and scientifically learned and still be a Christian.
  
  A semi-realistic doomsday scenario with a non-stereotypical Christian protagonist, I give The Null Prophecy 4.0 stars out of 5.
  
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• 
  Aryssa

  This book is an odd mixture of technological science fiction and faith searching, but the action is interesting. I found it most compelling when I stopped trying to determine if the science was legitimate (it's pretty high tech quantum) and instead focused on the storytellng. The mesh between the science and the religion is tenuous, and it really just comes down to people either trusting God is taking care of it or not, but it's an interesting choice. My biggest problem is that the title never really comes to fruition, and while it is introduced in the beginning it is never truly resolved.
  
  *I read an ARC of this book*
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  Fredrick Danysh

  The magnetic fields surrounding Earth are weakening causing changes in the climate and animal behavior. The main characters must battle their personal problems which trying to save Earth as a solar flare approaches the plant. This was a free advance reader review copy. My copy appears to be just the beginning of the story which could be interesting if expanded.
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  Linda Munro

  I received what I thought was a short story from the publisher (guess I did not read everything closely).
  
  My first thought was that there was not enough detail about the people, but after all, it was a short story. By the time I was really getting into the book I would learn I cannot finish reading it until July 10!
  
  Bah! Humbug!
  
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  Travis Jackson

  This was certainly a well balanced book. It provides enough of a technology background without needing a PhD. It brings in a solid religious belief while acknowledging that it might seem a bit preachy. There are a few points where it seems as if the story could have ended, but it keeps going and you find yourself going along with it. A good summer read.
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  Michelle

  Not Bad, a different take on how science may actually be hurting us instead of helping. Never knew some of the things in this book.
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  Stacy

  So much God. So many unlikable people. So little sense.
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  John

  Some of the events are plausible. I enjoyed reading parts but not all.
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  Alaina Maxam

  THIS IS ONE OF THOSE BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU THINK IT COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. I REALIZE IT IS JUST A STORY BUT A LOT OF THE STUFF IN THIS BOOK MAKES SENSE