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The Metaxy Project (2014)

por Layton Green

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*Finalist for International Thriller Writers Award*From the bestselling author of the Dominic Grey series comes a novel of dark and riveting suspense: part literary thriller, part paranormal mystery, part unflinching portrayal of the vast gulf between the haves and have nots in modern day America.Rising above a hardscrabble childhood to become a star at one of Atlanta's most prestigious law firms, Derek Miller is reliving The Great Gatsby in his own backyard. The spell is broken, however, when Derek's investigation into the death of his mentor, a prominent psychologist, runs afoul of a mysterious government project involving research into psychic phenomena.As Derek digs deeper, convinced his mentor was murdered, he is plunged into a rabbit hole of government experiments, clandestine figures, and supposed paranormal events. His investigation also puts him at odds with shadowy forces deep within the corridors of power including those on the top floor of his own law firm.With his career in shambles, a warrant out for his arrest, and his life in jeopardy, Derek is running out of time to unravel the secrets surrounding his mentor's research.From a theoretical physicist to a clairvoyant housewife to the charismatic pastor of a mega-church, from lavish Southern mansions to desperate urban wasteland, Derek's investigation turns into a race for survival that hinges on one thing alone: finding a unique little girl who was the subject of his mentor's research.A girl who, if she is still alive, could change everything.… (más)
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Hold on to your seat when you read this tale of influential lawyers and the opulence, muddy politics and a wasteland forgotten. Layton Green filled this story with a vivid assessment of Atlanta today – you can feel the thick humid air, and hear the heavy drawls, spill across the page. The paranormal and its power, misused by the government in a distorted effort, is a new slant to typical supernatural tale. Humans are the real monsters in this story. The reader is also shown the power of a great mentor, and how one person can make a difference. An entertaining and thought provoking read. ( )
  ElisabethZguta | Jul 18, 2023 |
I was lucky enough to receive this book from the author; this was the first time I have read Layton Green. I will read more Layton Green and look forward to his Dominic Grey and Viktor Redek series.

The Metaxy Project is a great book that makes the paranormal and agnostic faith tangible to the reader.

Layton Green takes time to flesh out the characters in the first quarter of the book. The details at time became tedious and I thought, "Man, I should not have chosen this book, and the author wants me to review it." Layton Green's use of cliche stilted the voice of his characters; the dialogue at times was melodramatic and made me cringe. However the author's use of dialogue improved as the action took flight.

Green does a great job at setting up these believable characters in unbelievable circumstances. I could feel the stress that Gemma felt in providing for her sick child, and became enraptured with her character.

The setting of Atlanta is described expertly and one can envision the complexity of the monstrous city. The author knows Atlanta and can show the reader its various facets.

I had a hard time, in fact, putting the book down during the chilling climax. I will read more Layton Green. ( )
  Gregorio_Roth | Dec 5, 2014 |
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An intriguing book with a mix of conspiracy theories and the paranormal. Intense writing in that I had to stop at times to take a breath! ( )
  missy1129 | Aug 28, 2014 |
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Layton Green's The Metaxy Project makes brilliant use of an old-style sci-fi narrative framework to tell a definitively postmodern tale. From the non-linear narrative which opens in first person present to the engaging, segmented first person recollection of the main narrative, I found myself caught and intrigued. Some of the metaphysical elements felt old hat, familiar tokens one might find in any typical conspiracy theorist, but they were handled in a fresh and interesting way. The characters were beyond likeable, and even a little loveable. By the end, I was definitely rooting for the protagonist. And, the ending was entirely satisfying.

There are some adult situations (both violence and sex) but these were deftly handled so as to create the right mood with minimal graphic language. I definitely appreciated that aspect of the text. The author's treatment of inner-city poverty was especially compelling and well-done. ( )
  lifetone | Jun 1, 2014 |
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*Finalist for International Thriller Writers Award*From the bestselling author of the Dominic Grey series comes a novel of dark and riveting suspense: part literary thriller, part paranormal mystery, part unflinching portrayal of the vast gulf between the haves and have nots in modern day America.Rising above a hardscrabble childhood to become a star at one of Atlanta's most prestigious law firms, Derek Miller is reliving The Great Gatsby in his own backyard. The spell is broken, however, when Derek's investigation into the death of his mentor, a prominent psychologist, runs afoul of a mysterious government project involving research into psychic phenomena.As Derek digs deeper, convinced his mentor was murdered, he is plunged into a rabbit hole of government experiments, clandestine figures, and supposed paranormal events. His investigation also puts him at odds with shadowy forces deep within the corridors of power including those on the top floor of his own law firm.With his career in shambles, a warrant out for his arrest, and his life in jeopardy, Derek is running out of time to unravel the secrets surrounding his mentor's research.From a theoretical physicist to a clairvoyant housewife to the charismatic pastor of a mega-church, from lavish Southern mansions to desperate urban wasteland, Derek's investigation turns into a race for survival that hinges on one thing alone: finding a unique little girl who was the subject of his mentor's research.A girl who, if she is still alive, could change everything.

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