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Antarctica, 1995. Scientists make an astonishing discovery; a new species of seaweed - Azurophytae. Researchers soon discover that this new plant holds a wealth of medicinal properties, in particular, anti-aging benefits. Quickly known as Cerulean Blue, Azurophytae is refined and developed into an anti-aging, cryonic-like preservative. Facing a deteriorating ecology, United Nations Corporation's Chairman, Reginald Erlichmann, devises a plan to ?Save the World? from itself. The plan is to combine the discovery of the Azurophytae with the science of Cryonics to place a percentage of the population into a Cerulean Blue induced hibernation for 30 years in order to give a wounded planet a chance to heal from the vast pollution and over-population that threatens the existence of all mankind. Erlichmann uses the power of the media, the influence of the Corporation, and the blind obedience of those who strive to be politically correct to convince Europe and the Western World that his plan is the only option. Although embraced by the majority of the world, there are groups who do not trust the noble intentions of Uni-Corp and suspect that the plan is an attempt at world domination. In the midst of this is Harold Womack. Awake and aware in the world in which he lives, Womack stands as a watchman and has spent a lifetime preparing himself and his family for the troubles caused by the sudden appearance of the global United Nations Corporation. Womack's eldest daughter, Lynn, an eager young scientist, finds herself working for the new Uni-Corp. Present in the discovery and development of the new seaweed, Lynn unwittingly discovers a communique from Uni-Corp Headquarters to her superior discussing the true intent of Erlichmann and Uni-Corp. Suddenly finding herself in danger, she makes a desperate attempt to warn her father before she vanishes from existence. Harold Womack receives the warning from his daughter and escapes with his family to the jungles of South America. Not knowing the fate of his daughter, Womack begins to search for her and soon becomes entangled in a war between Uni-Corp and the rebel insurgents who oppose them. Harold Womack is now one man trying to find his daughter in a world even he never believed could exist. Cerulean Blue is a tale that inspires thought and awareness of the individual's responsibility toward their own destiny and the dangers of willful compliance. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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Those who end up in a Type I facility are the genetically pure elite (sound familiar?) who will be resurrected in the future. A Type II facility is for those who will never be resurrected; perhaps they will be used for cloning purposes in the future. The vast majority of the population of "the West" (Asia and Africa pulled out of the U.N. years before) end up in a Type III facility. Think of a Nazi concentration camp with computer-controlled lasers to do the killing, instead of gas.
There are some who want no part of this new world; among them are neighbors Harold Womack and Greg Baldwin, and their families. Womack’s daughter, Lynn, a scientist for UniCorp, accidentally discovers the truth, and is able to warn her parents just before UniCorp police come for both families, and just before she disappears. They take off to the South American jungles, where they undertake an active rebellion, not knowing if their daughter is alive or dead.
This is an excellent piece of near-future society building. It’s interesting and plausible, it’s a good story and it will give the reader plenty to consider. ( )