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Book details
  • Genre:FICTION
  • SubGenre:Thrillers / Medical
  • Language:English
  • Series title:Mossad Chronicles
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:390
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350946741

The Seed Sanctuary

by Ken Peters

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Overview

It's 2030, the world faces a grave threat of widespread starvation due to the effects of climate change, droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather patterns. A group of biotechnologists have developed revolutionary Super Agri-seeds with the remarkable ability to resist newly emerging fungal spores and increase crop yields. Fascist national governments have risen to power globally and secretly conspire to seize the Super Agri-seeds, the sinister objective is to exacerbate starvation among the most vulnerable populations, echoing the genocidal intentions of the past. A Mossad agent, driven by a personal history shaped by the Holocaust, stumbles upon this nefarious plot. Realizing the immense responsibility resting on his shoulders, he embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve the stolen seeds before it's too late. His race against time becomes a critical battle between life and death for the fate of millions deemed unworthy of survival.

Description

In the year 2030, the world faces a grave threat of widespread starvation due to the effects of climate change. Droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather patterns have devastated arable lands, leading to mass migrations and food insecurity. To combat this crisis, a group of biotechnologists known as the Transglobal Biotech Consortium has developed revolutionary Super Agri-seeds. These advanced seeds possess the remarkable ability to resist newly emerging fungal spores and significantly increase crop yields. However, amidst the global turmoil, certain fascist nationalist governments have risen to power in Western nations. Exploiting the desperation caused by food shortages, these leaders secretly conspire to seize the Super Agri-seeds, which were intended to be distributed to impoverished nations. Their sinister objective is to exacerbate starvation among the most vulnerable populations, echoing the genocidal intentions of the past. Meanwhile, a Mossad agent, driven by a personal history shaped by the Holocaust and the resilience of his ancestors, stumbles upon this nefarious plot. Realizing the immense responsibility resting on his shoulders, he embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve the stolen seeds before it's too late. His race against time becomes a critical battle between life and death for the fate of millions deemed unworthy. In this gripping tale, the world population teeters on the edge of starvation with hope found in the Super Agri-seeds that promise a solution. The narrative explores themes of resilience, heroism, and the fight against tyranny, drawing parallels to the darkest chapters of human history.

About the author

Dr. Peters is a visiting Professor at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs at Florida International University, lecturing on Macroeconomic Government Policies. He has been a three time distinguished guest scholar at the University of Shanghai. He has been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, healthcare journals, a recipient of Dx Health Care Awards and "Who's Who in American Entrepreneurs". Since retiring, Dr. Peters has turned to write Biotechnology Thriller Novels, using his personal experiences while living overseas in emerging nations with endemic & pandemic diseases. Using the genre of Biotechnology, his novels read at a fast pace, like Crichton in medical or Grisham in law. His novels include "Off Shore", "The Cure", "Cuba's Nuclear Pinata" and "The Hajj Intercept". His fifth novel, "The Seed Sanctuary" is the second in his Mossad thriller series following "The Hajj Intercept".

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Highly recommended "The Seed Sanctuary" by Ken Peters is a gripping dystopian thriller set in the year 2030, where the consequences of climate change have plunged the world into a global food crisis. Peters masterfully weaves a tale of political intrigue, xenophobia, and the desperate race against time to secure the future of humanity. Against the backdrop of climate-induced agricultural collapse, the narrative unfolds with a vivid portrayal of the socio-political landscape. Massive immigration, driven by the loss of arable land in Africa and South America, becomes a catalyst for fearmongering and the rise of right-wing leaders in both the US and Europe. Xenophobia takes root, and governments dedicate resources to fortifying borders, all while covertly viewing climate change as a tool to eliminate unwanted populations. The central plot revolves around a transglobal group of biotechnologists racing against time to develop Super Agri-Seeds. These seeds promise to revolutionize agriculture by reducing germination time and doubling crop production, offering a glimmer of hope in a world on the brink of starvation. However, the shadowy forces in power see these seeds as a threat to their plans for covert genocide, manipulating climate change to control the global population. Enter the protagonist, a lone Mossad agent with a personal connection to the atrocities of the past. Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, he embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve the Super Agri-Seeds from the Seed Sanctuary and expose the sinister plans of those in power. The narrative skillfully explores ethical dilemmas, drawing parallels between past genocides and the present-day struggle for survival. Peters' writing is both evocative and thought-provoking, delving into the moral complexities of power, survival, and humanity's responsibility to safeguard its future. The tension builds steadily as the Mossad agent navigates a treacherous path, facing not only physical threats but also the moral quandaries posed by those who see climate-induced starvation as a means of survival of the fittest. "The Seed Sanctuary" is a compelling and timely exploration of the intersection between environmental crisis, political machinations, and the resilience of the human spirit. Ken Peters delivers a thought-provoking narrative that lingers in the reader's mind, raising crucial questions about the lengths to which individuals and governments may go in the face of existential threats. Read more