‘Domain’ Plot Summary
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‘Domain’ written by Steve Alten is an exciting science fiction/fantasy novel that does a great job of making the characters and the world around them come to life. The story is begins with Julius Gabriel – an archeologist that for three years has been investigating the theory that they Mayan calendar were able to foretell the Apocalypse and ancient edifices were a puzzle that would give us the answer on how to save the world.
After Julius dies, his son Michael is taken away for attacking a former colleague now Secretary of State, Pierre Borgia. Under psychological observation, Michael persuades Dominque Vazquez that he is not only sane, but that the doomsday clock is ticking down its final days. Together, they forge a team trying to heave a Hail Mary pass that will thwart the evil alien conspiracy to destroy mankind even while government officials want them locked away or better yet dead.
The story line entrenches the Biblical apocalypse predictions with Mayan myths into quite an action tale. Fans of SF, Fantasy, and end of the world novels will want to read Steve Alten’s latest book that is the opening gamut of hopefully a powerful series reminiscent of the Invaders with an ancient mythos lending strong support.