What's the series about?
Would you be concerned if you were told that in the year 7141 a rogue planetoid would collide with Earth and destroy all life on it? Probably not. It is so far off in the future that it's one of those events which can be left to our descendants to solve. Your children will think the same... and their children... and their children... and so it will go on until the last generation find it's too late to do anything about it.
The year might not be right, but one day, this will happen. A disaster like this could account for why we've been unable to find evidence of intelligent alien life. They could already have been wiped out by this 'great filter.' Our species was just lucky enough to have evolved in a relatively impact free time.
There have been major impact events throughout the history of the Earth - one Everest size object killed off the dinosaurs - there have been much larger impacts though.
Today it's believed that the moon was formed from the debris of a Mars size wandering planetoid which hit the earth with a glancing blow about 4.5 billion years ago. Dinosaur killer events will happen again and may wipe out mankind. Another 'moon creation' event would destroy all life on Earth though since it would re-melt the earth's crust.
The books
Nanotechnology
We mention nanotechnology frequently in the series. Want to find out more about it without getting too bogged down in technical stuff? Try these websites:?
- Explain that stuff - Nanotechnology
- How stuff works - Nanotechnology
- Science Daily - Nanotechnology News
Nanotechnology is creeping into your life at an ever faster rate.
The following is a fictional solution
Enter the Triplets into the equation. What would happen if you suddenly found yourself essentially immortal? If that was the case it would be your problem. Would the impending apocalypse be a little more urgent?
Making humans immortal - surely that's just a pipedream? Maybe not. At the time of the pyramids the average lifespan of an Egyptian was 30 years. Today we live much longer and are on the cusp of greatly extending our lifespan. Science believes that the first people to live to 1,000 are alive now!
This is the story behind the 'A Vested Interest' book series by John and Shelia Chapman. The free thriller e book - book one in the series - details the moral struggles of three scientists who are developing a genetic treatment which, if successful, could greatly extend human lifespan.
It's a multi-genre series. In it you'll find:
- Thrillers
- Action/adventure
- Romance - a ménage à trois
- Conspiracy
- Techno-thrillers
- Murder/mystery
- Science fiction
- Paranormal
- Medical fiction - genetic engineering
Book 1 in the A Vested Interest saga, 'Immortality Gene' is set mostly in the North of England and follows the relationship which develops between Donna Rigden, an American doctor specializing in genetic engineering, and Richard Triplet, a British biochemist. Together with Gary Browne, Donna's cousin, they develop a new gene therapy which might end death.
Underlying the story is 'The Order', a secret organization which manipulates governments to their own profit. A villain from 'The Order' attempts to seize control of the research for his own personal gains. Against him is Richard Triplet's father and grandmother, members of 'The Order', who wish to use the research for the salvation of humanity.
The villain attacks and kills the heroine, but can the 'cure' help? You'll have to read the books to find out how the result proves successful in changing the world.
Where can you get the books/ebooks?
People have favourite places to buy books and ebooks. Our preference is for ebooks since they generally cost less, are better for the environment by a factor of 20 and don't take up space on our bending bookshelves. We believe in giving you a choice though so we provide book links through Books2Read.com That means you can get the books via your fravourite e-retailer or if you wish order print books from a local bookshop
Here's a Books2Read link for the first book/ebook of the series. The ebook is FREE at many e-retailers but 99¢ at Amazon currently. https://books2read.com/immgen
Hint - If you do want to buy the ebook at Amazon, spend just one penny more and get the first three books of the series in a massive collection at https://books2read.com/AVIomnibus1
The next books in the series
Book 2, Dark Secrets, continues the story and a
second protagonist is overcome. Lurking in the Triplet
background though is a dark secret. What seemed a solid
relationship is not quite what it seemed. Hero becomes villain.
The secret turns things around destroying relationships and
allowing others to flourish. More...
Book 3 'No
Secrets' is where you'll find there's a lot more to the
dark secret revealed in book 2. The Triplet family becomes even
more complex as old flames are brought back and Sir Richard's
nephew and niece are revealed. Nanotechnology is a principle
theme and protagonists and antagonists switch sides. More...
Book
4 'Stones,
Stars and Solutions'. After an ancient document in the
Triplet family possession is decoded the family set off on a
global treasure hunt following the clues provided. Made public the document would change the world.
Nanotechnology, again plays a part. The prize is an alien
ultimate power source which might just help save Earth's
biosphere from a future apocalypse.
Stones, Stars and Solutions is a possible entry point into the
series. More...
Book 5 'Leap of Faith' is where Richard Triplet
loses one love and maybe gains another... but he doesn't know it
yet! You'll also find there are additions to the already complex
Triplet family. Meet Comptess De Vincent, the black sheep of The
Order and Jack Brantley, a reporter determined to uncover them.
You'll also say goodbye to Kate, who with her son Tom, takes a
leap of faith. More…
I've written a number of short time travel stories. Each is great for taking a 15 minute break.
You can buy them seperately for 99¢/77p but why not get a collection of four of them for the same price! Check them out at https://iwadasn.info
Book 6 is 'Regret
and Retribution'. Expect more technology, more turmoil in
the family and old protagonists join forces against the
Triplets. Sam messes up, but is it his fault? As if that wasn't
enough it seems that some of the aliens are hostile and only the
combined efforts of the family can prevent them from subjugating
the world. More…
Book 7 is 'Consequences'. In it you'll find Sir Richard having trouble getting to grips with time travel, good and bad aliens, and humans with paranormal powers. He'd much rather deal with everyday murderous enemies, global warfare and a secret order which controls the world. More…
Book 8 is 'Ashes to Ashes'. As it's title suggests you'll find death in it. Lots of death! A protagonist returns to the Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itza. What is he looking for and why is Comtesse D’Vincent so angry about him? The Triplet team follows, a life changing event for Sam. More…
Book 9 is 'Dust to Dust'. Death is final. Zombies don't exist. Mindless corpses can't wander around attacking people. Or can they?
Current research has revealed, three days after death, stem cells become active again. If the right conditions prevailed, and someone had contracted the immortality virus, perhaps their corpse could be resurrected. But… would their mind still be there? More…
International Asteroid day:A Global Call for Awareness and Preparedness
Here's what Google Gemini tells us about it:
Every year on June 30th, the world turns its attention to the skies, marking Asteroid Day, a United Nations-sanctioned event dedicated to raising public awareness about asteroids and the potential hazards of an impact event. This global campaign emphasizes the importance of understanding these celestial bodies, advancing our capabilities to detect and track them, and fostering international cooperation for planetary defense.
The date of Asteroid Day holds historical significance. It commemorates the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia, the largest recorded asteroid impact in modern history. On that day, a massive explosion, estimated to be equivalent to several megatons of TNT, flattened an area of over 2,000 square kilometers of remote forest. While the isolated location prevented significant loss of human life, the event serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of a potential asteroid strike.
The initiative for Asteroid Day was co-founded in 2014 by a group of prominent individuals including astrophysicist and Queen guitarist Dr. Brian May, Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, filmmaker Grig Richters, and B612 Foundation President Danica Remy. Their goal was to create a global movement to educate the public and advocate for increased investment in asteroid discovery and tracking. In 2016, the United Nations officially recognized June 30th as International Asteroid Day, amplifying its message on a global scale.
Asteroid Day is observed worldwide through a diverse range of events and activities. These include:
Want some backstory?
There's also a closely related linked prequel series written by Shelia Chapman. The first book - Blood of the Rainbow - Raging Storm, tells
the early story of Jared, who re-appears in Regret and Retribution but is mentioned in earlier books. It's best described as a 'paranormal romance' and explains a little of the series story. Don't worry - we'll get around to explaining how the 'paranormal' bit works in a later book. More…
The second book in the 'Blood of the Rainbow' series is 'Roses and Regret'. This one tells the early story of Donna and Jared. It's a paranormal romance and explains a little more of the series story. More…
The third and final book in the Blood of the Rainbow series is 'Choice and Change'. It completes the gap between Blood of the Rainbow and A Vested Interest series. More…
- Educational lectures and presentations by scientists, astronauts, and experts in the field.
- Online webcasts and panel discussions featuring leading voices in planetary science and defense.
- Museum exhibits and planetarium shows that bring the science of asteroids to life for all ages.
- Community-led events such as stargazing parties and educational workshops.
- The "100x Declaration," a key component of the Asteroid Day campaign, which calls for a hundred-fold increase in the rate of asteroid discovery.
The overarching message of Asteroid Day is one of proactive engagement rather than fear. By promoting scientific research, technological advancement, and global collaboration, the initiative aims to transform the narrative from one of potential catastrophe to one of preparedness and shared responsibility for the protection of our planet.