This Could Be It: a speculative fiction novel by Mark Bertrand

Welcome to This Could Be It: a speculative fiction novel riveting journey blending transcendent mysticism with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Dive into a world where cosmic balance teeters on the brink, threatened by an enigmatic force. Follow Casper’s quest as he navigates the delicate harmony between mystic practices and advanced technology to preserve the Syganoids’ pursuit of Nirvana. This Could Be It a Speculative Fiction SF Novel.

This Could Be It: a speculative fiction novel book cover features five floating domed cities in a gaseous planet's atmosphere

Unravel the mysteries of a dystopian future where the convergence of AI, transcendence, and ethereal realms sparks intrigue and challenges the boundaries of existence. This visionary tale fuses elements of science fiction and metaphysical exploration, offering a thrilling glimpse into a world of technological mysticism and spiritual awakening.

Join the quest for enlightenment, where secrets lie in cosmic balance and harmony and the struggle against an enigmatic intruder. ‘This Could Be It transcends genres, offering a thrilling odyssey through futuristic landscapes and mystical dimensions. Prepare to immerse yourself in a mesmerizing narrative that defies conventions, blurring the lines between technology, spirituality, and the quest for truth.

This Could Be It: a speculative fiction novel

This Could Be It a Speculative Novel is the First Story in the Nirvanaing series.

Dive into the transcendent world of the Nirvanaing series, a constellation of tales that harness the power of epigenetics amidst the backdrop of a familiar and fantastical future. Mark’s narrative mastery transports readers into a realm where the fusion of human potential and societal unity grapples against the relentless shadow of suffering. This saga, entwined with echoes of our own human odyssey, beckons both the curious and the devoted to speculative fiction. Within its pages lies an odyssey that speaks to the soul, blending the complexity of dystopian landscapes with the cosmic grandeur of space opera, leaving an indelible mark upon the reader’s psyche.

As for the individual novels:

“This Could Be It”: The series’ genesis, a speculative hard SF novel unraveling the enigmatic roots of epigenetics and humanity’s first tentative steps towards unity in a galaxy of inhabited planets veiled by uncertainty. This Could Be It a Speculative (SF) Novel that blends mysticism and AI.
“Starzel”: In a cosmic race against annihilation, follow Eulǝr’s odyssey to safeguard humanity’s essence, as ideologies collide on Earth’s war-torn terrain in ‘Starzel’—a gripping saga woven with futuristic intrigue and the power of choice.”
“Reckoning”: Laura—a celebrated political strategist and architect of the Women’s Autonomy Act—finds herself standing alone against an enemy who sees humanity as nothing more than a problem to be solved. Her foe? Dr. Victor Lang, the brilliant but unyielding leader of the Transhumanist movement. Lang envisions a future where bio-engineered Neurohumans have eradicated gender, love, and all emotional ties. In his world, human nature is obsolete, and weakness a defect to be upgraded or eliminated.
“A Conscious Thing”: Embark on a metaphysical odyssey amidst a dystopian future, as Maha and friends navigate a world on the brink of collapse, fusing advanced alien tech, survival instinct, and the allure of forbidden spirituality in ‘A Conscious Thing’—a riveting blend of post-apocalyptic mystery and metaphysical sci-fi.
“The Dot”: Journey to the brink of existence as Zosimos’s extraordinary powers unravel the fate of a dying colony in ‘The Dot’—a visionary odyssey entwining alien encounters, metaphysical revelations, and the ultimate quest for salvation in a world on the cusp of oblivion.

Each installment illuminates a different facet of the intricate tapestry that is the Nirvanaing series, inviting readers to traverse a landscape of a future existence rich in emotions, ideas, and profound revelations.

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