When the new NEEDLES detection system isolates the transmissions, journalist
Brynn Parry is drawn into what first appears to be a minor scientific
curiosity. Instead, he finds himself at the centre of the most significant
discovery in human history.
At the same time, Maria Gaviota’s research into primate brain activity reveals
patterns that are disturbingly familiar — as though intelligence itself leaves
a universal signature.
As evidence mounts, science, faith and reason begin to collide. Because if the
messages were deliberate, then someone, somewhere, reached out across the
stars. And humanity must decide what that means.
Paris, 1907. Cleo, an 18 year old student, has her life thrown upside down when her parents announce that the family needs to move to a country far away to conduct an archeological dig. Reluctantly, she agrees to join her parents for this once in a lifetime expedition. While exploring the site, she stumbles upon a mechanism that propels her back in time to the 2nd century C.E. and launches her into an amazing adventure! What discoveries will she make? What new friends will she find? And what will she learn about herself along the way?
Linda Deschênes
"It's crazy how good it is!" With those six words, Lynda Deschenes won a radio contest that started a life of travel and adventure! From a young age, Lynda was fascinated by the world. Despite growing up in a large family with 11 children, Lynda was determined to visit forty countries before she turned forty! Told with humor and enthusiasm, this memoir will delight readers as Lynda turns skis into a trip to Cuba, a car accident into learning Spanish in Honduras, and $19 into a year in Japan! Whether you are a seasoned traveler or just getting started, Lynda's true stories, life lessons, and the crazy characters she's met along the way will leave you itching to buy a plane ticket. So pack your bags, fasten your seatbelt, and get ready to join Lynda on her journey around the world.