Planet Earth is heading down a self-destructive path due to human's inability to accept each other as equals. What if a rare phenomenon struck the world and did away with an individual's ability to judge another person based on their looks? When the CDC examines the residents of the small town of Bends Creek, Mississippi, they are dumbfounded at the results of their investigation. When word gets out over the internet about the CDC findings, the lives of Sheriff Bill Jackson and the residents of Bends Creek changes forever. And if the onslaught of curious outsiders and The National Guard involvement isn't enough to drive the Sheriff crazy, a mysterious stranger who goes by the name of Pete shows up to add to the confusion. Is this rare phenomenon the result of a government experiment, a military accident, or is it something else?
Autorentext
M.J.Petrin was born in Maine and grew up in Miami. He currently lives with his wife near Baltimore, Maryland a city that provides him with constant inspiration.
Through many moves and many adventures, he has cultivated his particular style of writing over the years. When he's not working to pay his bills, he's taking photos, creating art and listening to music.
Although his first novel, The Affliction, is considered science fiction, the characters are exposed to the realities of everyday American life. He hopes that after people read his debut novel, The Affliction, intelligent and empathetic dialogue about racism will result.
Klappentext
Planet Earth is heading down a self-destructive path due to humananity's inability to accept each other as equals. The social media platform that promised to bring people together from all over the world has succeeded in authorizing hate groups to flourish.
What if a rare phenomenon struck the world and did away with an individual's ability to judge another person based on their looks?
When the CDC is called in to examine the residents of the small town of Bends Creek, Mississippi, they are dumbfounded at the results of their investigation. When word gets out over the internet about the CDC findings, the lives of Sheriff Bill Jackson and the residents of Bends Creek changes forever. And if the onslaught of curious outsiders and The National Guard involvement isn't enough to drive the Sheriff crazy, a mysterious stranger shows up to add to the confusion.
Is this rare phenomenon the result of a government experiment, a military accident, or is it something else?
This science fiction thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.