Xn
X to The Nth
- Fiction
- Publisher: Elm Hill (HarperCollins Christian Publishing)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
“A perfect world begins with perfect humans.” X to The Nth is the story of Dr. Cain Wyczthack III (WICH-thak), President and CEO of the Engenechem Corporation, and his trusted partner, Dr. Alan White. Together, the two have worked for decades and spent billions of dollars to engineer and create a perfect, highly intelligent, genetically pure slave-labor force that's sustainable, easily replaceable...and untraceable. Evan Armada Nine and Chloe Rover Seven are only two of thousands of clones who work diligently behind the scenes to advance Cain’s agenda and complete his top-secret projects. Although extreme measures are taken to ensure the female clones are kept isolated from their male counterparts, Dr. Wyczthack insists on tracking their every move with motion and sound sensitive video cameras and RFID chips embedded in their shoulders. However, destiny will intercede and see to it that Chloe and Armada’s paths intersect. What is the mysterious entity that suddenly appears and leads Armada to Chloe? Why does the powerful presence want to help the couple break away from their masters? If they can manage to elude Engenechem's surveillance and tracking systems, where will the pair flee to? After a hurried and daring escape attempt, the runaways discover Cain’s plans for the destruction of Earth and annihilation of its inhabitants, including the army of clones. To ensure that only the strong and genetically pure will survive a thermonuclear ‘New Genesis’, Engenechem, with the aid and contribution of the largest corporations and governments of the world, builds orbital stations, subterranean bunkers and storage warehouses, a space elevator, satellite hunters, and positional, space-based missile silos. The duo comes to the sad realization that they and the rest of the clones were created for the sole purpose of constructing the artificial environments that will house Dr. Wyczthack’s hand-selected survivors of his global, atomic genocide. Will the love-struck clones successfully stop the launch of hundreds of nuclear missiles? Can Armada and Chloe avoid detection long enough to make a clean getaway from Engenechem’s military fortress?
Endorsements (4)
“Clint Townsend is a master at blending romance, high technology and adventure with dangerous villains that threaten the existence of all life on Earth. This literary thriller, brimming with accurate historical facts and scientific data, leaves the reader musing as to what lengths power-hungry madmen are willing to go to quench their desire for total control and domination. At the core of it all is a depth of work that envisions the future with a seamless fusion and integration of human beings and clones. Intelligent and well-written, 'X to the Nth' reminds us that faith, love, and hope are the irreplaceable, God-given foundational values that make us human.”
“Townsend has a way with words that is rare today, even amongst writers without any hindrances. In 2006, Clint was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a.k.a. ALS and Lou Gehrig's disease, and Lyme disease in 2010. His faith-based, sci-fi thriller was typed entirely with his eyes via Eyegaze technology on a digital keyboard. It was a labor of love that took the majority of two years to finish. Reading the story, you almost instantly become immersed in a world where there is no promise of safety ahead. The fact of the matter is, this realm may not be far from the one we live in today. Townsend's words almost jump off the page; they are so beautifully crafted. The story is a complex one and will appeal to anyone who has even the slightest leaning toward the sci-fi genre. Even if you're not, there is a bit of romance and action that will keep the pages turning. Put into movie format, there is no doubt this would be a blockbuster. All in all, 'X to the Nth' will keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“I found it very interesting and sometimes frightening... I certainly did enjoy reading it!”
“'Xn'is a smart, fast-paced, sci-fi thriller packed with humor, suspense, plenty of tech, and a growing belief in a higher power. This futuristic story explores questions we're all going to have to face as the mechanization and weaponization of information out-paces today's ethics. What is the value of an individual? What place does faith have in the world of tomorrow? Townsend's Xn [X to the Nth] leaps forward from current technology into the not-too-distant future and shows us what can happen when ambition and hubris get out of control. When global giants of industrial science play god, they run up against the indomitable spirit of individuals driven by curiosity, justice, love, and the desire for freedom. Be challenged and inspired as you dive into the creative complexity of Clint Townsend's 'Xⁿ'.”
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