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Dusk Before the Dawn

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  • Larry Ketchersid

  • 47 / Male
  • TOMBALL, Texas, US
  • Last Login: 11/10/2009

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Status and Mood

Interests

  • General

    Martial arts, qigong, ancient cultures and civilizations, quantum mechanics, nanotechnology, writing, rugby (yes, we play it in Texas)

  • Music

    Jazz, Dave Matthews, Rush, Classic Rock, Joe Sample, Dave Brubeck

  • Movies

    Lord of the Rings, Thank you for Smoking, The Lion in Winter, martial arts movies

  • Television

    Stargate, 24, Highlander, Rescue Me, Battlestar Gallactica

  • Books

    Michael Chrichton, John Scaldi, Steph Swainston, George R.R. Martin, R. Scott Bakker, Christopher Moore, Michael Moorcock, Robert Heinlein, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Dan Simmons

  • Heroes

    My mom and dad, Aldrin and Armstrong

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Education: College graduate

Schools

  • Trinity University

    • San Antonio, TX
    • Graduated: 1983
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Major: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics
    • Clubs: no-zods
    1979 to 1983

Companies

  • Infinity Publishing

    • West Conshohocken, PA US

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Blurbs

About me:

New Novel Software By the Kilo is in final draft. More news soon.
Combining the traditions and legends of ancient Mayan culture and martial arts with the possibilities of nanotechnology and quantum mechanics, DUSK BEFORE THE DAWN is a thrilling novel of one man's terrifying vision to change the world, and the people who oppose him trying to not only survive in the new world order but to shape it.

What some readers are saying:
"One of the best novels I've come across this year - I liked it so much, I added it to my best first science fiction novels list here on Amazon. A really fine mix of ancient culture, modern-future nanotech, written by a sure hand. Ketchersid offers just the right mix of science and myth, packed into a fast-paced story with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Highly recommended, especially for fans of what I think of as anthropological science fiction."
- Paul Levinson, author of The Plot to Save Socrates, and other fiction and non-fiction books; past president of the SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America)

I thoroughly enjoyed his debut effort. This is a novel with a big idea - if our planet is truly threatened by human population growth and technology, what is the ultimate solution - and what is the morality of that solution? At what point does the idealism of a genius become insanity? And is there a need for a change in human consciousness, and can this truly be achieved? This is a lot to bite off, and the author has constructed a very fast-paced story that covers a lot of ground within an apocalyptic scenario. - William Dietrich, author of Napolean’s Pyramids, Hadrian’s Wall, and other novels

I hope Dusk Before the Dawn won’t be Larry Ketchersid’s last novel…he needs to get more of us thinking. - Dr. Phil Rhyne of Multiverse Reviews

A fascinating mixture of mysticism, nanotechnology and martial arts. The book reminded me a bit of King’s “The Stand,” but not because of any story similarities (there aren’t many), but because of the way the writer deals with a multitude of characters embroiled in a world facing near-extinction. - Ty Johnston, Logical Mysanthropy

As first novels go, this one was pretty darned good and shows excellent promise. Ultimately the story is an engaging scientific/supernatural thriller. - John, SFSignal.com Larry Ketchersid has written a very impressive first novel, one with a distinct vision and a creative approach to apocalyptical theorizing. The way of enlightenment plays just as important a role as the cutting-edge science that invigorates the story. Various sub-plots among a cast of personable characters are incorporated seamlessly into the overall narrative. The book pays tribute to the remarkable accomplishments of past cultures while introducing esoteric ideas of spiritual enlightenment and martial arts philosophy in a wonderfully engaging manner. You won’t find many novels that so effectively compare and contrast quantum mechanics with the concept of Qi. With Dusk Before the Dawn being the first book in Ketchersid’s Enlightenment Cycle, much more along these religious/spiritual lines are doubtless to come, and this reader certainly looks forward to the second installment in the series. - Daniel Jolley, Amazon Top 50 reviewer

Read an excerpt here

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Who I'd like to meet:

Fellow martial artists and rugby players
Readers of all kinds, especially readers of techno-thrillers and sci-fi.
Authors of all kinds, I've already met some great ones on MySpace, exchanged feedback, books, and stories.

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