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rank 120 (-5)
word count 110317
date submitted 30.07.2009
date updated 02.09.2010
genres: Science Fiction
classification: moderate
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2150 Total Integration

Michael Gray

 

A cryo scientist is trapped in his own invention and found alive 138 years later. He battles with his mentor and alien species to survive.

 

Mika Gerey, a cryogenic scientist, is buried in his newly developed cryo chamber by a 21st century super storm. He's found by 22nd century archaeologists and revived by considerably advanced medical science.

His lifetime dream of being born in the future, becomes a reality and he quickly adapts. He struggles with his new friend's ambition to exploit the ultimate technology in human physiology as he visualises the destruction of humanity and other galactic species as the end result. He finds a new love but she's more than just beautiful, she's 22nd century!

Humans achieve deep space travel and become a target for friendly and aggressive species. Mika's psychology contains primitive instincts which he employs, along with 2150 science, to defeat attacks upon Earth. His leadership is seen as humanity's saviour and he's made world leader. His imagination takes humans far into the galaxy and they become members of the highly evolved Galactic Seniors Partnership.

Technical science makes humans invulnerable, which again draws the interest of the 'Gohdamma,' whom we meet and discover are the origin of human evolution. Their revelations shatter our most fundamental beliefs and leave us in awe of their knowledge and power.

 
 

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may challenge the imagination as it projects humanities technical evolution., no serious profanity

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D.S. Williamson wrote 74 days ago

Great first chapter, Mr. Gray. You know how to write. What I paricularly liked about the opening paragraph is that it "feels" like voice-over in what promises to be a very good film. In other words, you "show it" even though you're "telling it".

This probably doens't make sense but I read screenplays from some of my "movie' friends out here in L.A and that's what it sounds like. On my watchlist.

Micheal O'Durcain wrote 105 days ago

Hi Having been weaned on Foundation and Dune this technolgy is mindblowing; brilliant.
i keep getting flashes of books read in the distant past but this is stunningly immediate and so credible its astonishing .
I'm going to combine the rest of this read with 'Fingerprints' that i'm also reading at the moment.
Two marvellous scifis in one week.
My lucky day
backed when my shelf is free. Have to watchlist till later
well done
Micheal O'Durcain
Murder on the Menu
Micheal

Raymond Crane wrote 106 days ago

I have just read chapter 2 and chapter 24 and find the whole impression stunning, just what we humans need to wake us from our slumber of indifference and complacence - a top effort - thanks and good luck !

Dawn DeRemer wrote 123 days ago

I love watching Sci-Fi on the big screen, but I normally do not like reading it. Even though this is not my genre of preference, I found myself easily swept up in your fabulous story because of your easy writing style. I think the first person really suits you as you know how to balance descriptive telling with action superbly. You are also exceptionally imaginative, but not so far out there as to be wildly unbelievable. I would even go so far as to say that your view and voice gave me pause to do some philosophical thinking.
You need to get published and when that is accomplished, I think you will be come a very popular author. I can easily see a saga of movies or even TV sparked by your imagination.
Best wishes for a speedy trip to success.
Dawn De Remer (Golden Moon)

Frank James wrote 4 hours ago

2150 Total Integration,

Not my kind of reading material, but I found this story appealing. I've read a goodly few chapters and would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject. Well written. Best wishes. BACKED.

Frank James (The Contractor)


meemers wrote 23 hours ago

I am keeping this up on my shelf so I can get back to it and read more. I love this kind of work.

backed
sue
Fate's Chastening

Laurence Winchester wrote 6 days ago

Well written and good characterisation. Mika Gerey's arrival in 2150 from 2012 is an advanced fast forward that is believable in the first person. Very imaginative and original, although many predict that the end will come in 2012! As long as the Olympics are a success, eh! The amount of work and research you have undertaken is remarkable. I hope your book is successful. Backed.
Laurence Winchester,
The Cross of Goa

Katrina Anne Jack wrote 9 days ago

Hi Michael, took a gander at your opening chapter and thoroughly enjoyed what I read. The descriptions, narrative and dialogue are, on the whole, tight, focused and evocative. Below are some “nitpicks”, which are minor, easily rectified and remember, just my opinion. Backed

Nitpicks:
Evenso – should be 2 separate words: Even so.
Repetition: …was almost bursting its tubes and the pressures (outside)… Daniel shouted above the roar (outside). Suggest omitting the 2nd outside.
…my (god), no! God’s spelt with a capital G.
Syntax: He responded to my probing stare (through weakened eyes). I realise it’s the MC’s eyes that are weakened, but the construction of this sentence doesn’t make it clear.
Syntax: I (laid) there… should be ‘lay.’
Syntax: …and suggested I (relaxed) quietly and (took) time to consider… should be: and suggested I relax quietly and take time to consider…’
…for some while… suggest: for awhile.

Antiapollyon wrote 11 days ago

Good story, easy to read and interesting concepts. The one thing I could not get past if the 'presence" of the story. From what perspective, or when, is the main character narating from? The greatest obstacle to overcome in a good story is tense - your entire story is past tense; your main character seems to be narating from recollection and telling a story which happened, not a story which is unfolding.

Watch for changes in tense - in chapter 1 for example, th echaracter says "the storms we got NOW in 2012 WERE scary stuff and I WAS led to believe...' In this one sentence you shift from present tense to past tense, it is confusing to grasp when the story is taking place. Is it supposed to be a naration, or is it supposed to unfold as it is read? Also, by saying "now in 2012" the reader is led to believe the character is currently in year 2012, but he is talking as if this stuff already took place.

Work on agreement in tense, and the story will be even more exceptional. I learned this the hard way, an agent was actually kind enough to point this out to me and i ended up rewriting my entire novel. Check out what tense can do for a story by changing some of your dialogue to present tense, and unfold the story as events happen through the eyes of the character, not through his memory as is implied.

Backed

If you can, please check out Solitude.

Regards,

AP

Christian Rogue wrote 14 days ago

Very interesting premise. I really enjoyed the concept. I could see picking this up and reading it. Christian Rogue (Wings of the Heart)

Idea Girl Consulting wrote 14 days ago

thanks 4 backing my novels I'm backing yours.

CarolinaAl wrote 15 days ago

An engaging story with fascinating characters. Wonderful imagery. Believable dialogue. Effective world building. A pleasure to read. Backed.

A. L. T. wrote 16 days ago

I like. Well-written, fun to read, and it all sounds very believable. In the first chapter there were a lot of exclamation marks, but that's nit-picky and not necessarily a problem. So far it's fantastic. There are things going on that don't seem quite right and enough unanswered questions that you get drawn into reading more. I've only read to chapter two so far, but I will be back.
Great work.
-A.L.T.

Duncan Watt wrote 16 days ago

Hi Michael ...

What an original and unusual idea. The tension in the first part of chapter one is well constructed and then replaced with Mika's wonderment as he discovers a whole new world 138 years later. The concept is brilliant and the stroy well written. Dialogue is good and believable and characters are realistic. 'Backed'. Regards ... Duncan.

paperbat wrote 19 days ago

Loved the idea and story threads.
Am reading more of it as I am hooked.
I may write childrens' books, but love reading SiFi !

Jerry [paperbat]

NeilColquhoun wrote 23 days ago

Hi
I've added this to my watchlist as I'm reading the first chapter right now. When I've read a couple, there's every chance I'll back it.
Good solid start sir.
Looking forward to it continuing.
Stay Alive
Neil

scorselo wrote 25 days ago

Only read two chapters sorry, busy and late , but i'll be back
This writing grabs the reader immediately and does not let go . intense, masterful and vibrant. Great writing and a pleasure to back
Backed
Scorselo

OmegaPrime wrote 29 days ago

Oh I love this! It's very well written, and hooks the reader right in from the start ;) Backed with pleasure, and gobbled up quite happily :)

MickR wrote 29 days ago

Michael,
I liked the pitch. the writing is clean of nits as far as I could see, but I am no expert.
If I were going to suggest anything it would be to open with your MC waking in the cryo lab and have him flash back to the storm, and how he came to be there so far into the future.
Drop the reader right in the middle of things from the first page.
Good job overall,
MickR - The Nightcrawler

C W Bigelow wrote 29 days ago

Michael - perfect pace and edge for this fine science fiction - which uses a thrilling adventure to deliver a rather somber message. Backed. CW (To Save the Sun)

Larry789 wrote 29 days ago

I agree with DS. this is a movie, as I read the book I am visually playing the scenes, that's a real gift, good work. Backed.

M. A. McRae. wrote 33 days ago

A great story, well thought out, well written, with minimal typos and no errors that I noticed. Very well done. Backed, Marj.

Darugh wrote 34 days ago

I am simply exhausted tonight and unable to read much, but i will get back to it. I am backing based on your pitch and the first chapter. Good luck with this.
Patricia West Hays
The Witness Tree

Bookster wrote 34 days ago

I like the way the story begins, already at full gallop, providing just enough details, dialogue and description to whet the reader's interest and keep them turning pages. Lots of powerful ideas here. I look forward to reading to the end and seeing how the plot unfolds.
Eric Wilder - Prairie Sunset

Bobbee wrote 36 days ago

Hi Michael,

The plot is exciting and moves quickly. The dialogue is excellent. The main character is well developed, believeable and likeable. Futuristic story moves along at a good pace. Writing is excellent. I will read further, and for now have happpily shelved.

Cheers and best of luck.
Bobbee
Kali's Daughters

Ann Mynard wrote 38 days ago

Michael, Here is an imaginative story, very well written. I remark on very few science fictions, since it's not my usual fascination. This is an exception and I wish you success with it.
Backed,
Ann Mynard (Windshadow)

Absolution wrote 39 days ago

I thought I'd backed this some time ago. Just testing . . .

Shimmer wrote 40 days ago

Enjoyed your pitch & your 1st chapter & found it intriguing since I'm always fascinated with future & new worlds & the endless possiblies our universe & imaginations hold. I hope to read more & see how Mika evolves & meets the challenges that await. Shimmer (Summer of Fire)

tisseurdecontes wrote 41 days ago

Michael, you have a very interesting story here.

I disagree with your view of utopia and find a few things to be simplistic (i.e. the naivete with which the first intergalactic earth travelers accept that the first alien race they encounter are peaceful - it turns out that they are, but do you just accept their word for it ? chapter 7). In light of the CRU e-mail scandal and the disintegration of the so-called scientific "consensus" on agw, you might want to rework some of the early chapters and just talk about climate change, rather than global warming and leave out references to "man-made" as many scientists are now suggesting that climate change may be a natural phenomenon. On the other hand, it you are an agw true believer, keep it, it's your story.

Having said that, I've been drawn into the story and have read 7 chapters with plans to read more. I'm curious to find out what will happen and I can't help but wonder if Mika is really from the 20/21 century as stated or if those "memories" were implanted and perhaps he is totally biotech.

Backed.

Steven Lloyd
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE AND CHANGE

snave wrote 42 days ago

Sci - Fi at its very finest. You draw the reader along as if without effort. Our humble opinion is that you have mastered your chosen genre. You have obviously spent the time researching and sure this will pay dividends for you.
Backed with utmost pleasure
andy and vesna
When Spirits Break Free

SammySutton wrote 42 days ago

Michael,
You know your stuff!
Great thought, knowledge and research are ermerging within this storyline. This is SciFi at its best with pausible inferences. I like it best that way. Great characterization.
Good Job!
Backed!

Sammy Sutton
King Solomon's '13'

memphisgirl wrote 43 days ago

You got me into the story and created a sense of place from the start. I liked being in this guy's head. Kudos and back based on first chapter.

Memphisgirl
Ashes By Now

William Holt wrote 43 days ago

Shades of Demolition Man! Maybe not the greatest movie, but an entertaining one--as is your book. Scenarios of worldwide chaos and destruction seem remarkably close to what is going on in our time, with governments floundering to keep the lid on terrrorism, ecological disaster and widespread unrest showing up everywhere.

And then the future. The large scope of your story suggests a big novel, possibly a series of big novels. The question may be whether it is possible to get readers to suspend disbelief for so long. Best of luck in this large endeavor. Backed.

Bill

Hypo99 wrote 48 days ago

Excellent writiting and great skill. Desrves my backing.

Hope you get the chance to peek inside The Russian Hat. I could do with a lift.

Wishes

Brendan

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eurodan49 wrote 50 days ago

This is not the kind of a story I usually read, but I enjoyed yours.
You got a great voice…keep it up. You got my backing.
If you got a moment maybe you could look up my book, TO KILL A DEAD MAN

bookbug100 wrote 51 days ago

Great writing; real fluidity and style. Backed.

nsllee wrote 51 days ago

Hi Michael

A fascinating premise. I find the style a little clunky. You might want to go through and see what you can do to make it read more smoothly and do justice to your idea. Backed.

Nicole (Chosen)

lizjrnm wrote 52 days ago

I had backed this a while ago and now have finally caught up in reading to get to some more of this gem - thanks for uploading the whole book. It really is compelling. Backed with pleasure for talented writing and a gifted imagination.

Liz
The Cheech Room

Ruthmmm wrote 54 days ago

I like this. I put on my computer to do some writing but ended up reading the start of 2150 Total Integration instead. I like the concept of following someone’s journey into the future as literally anything could happen. I especially liked the ideas of the anti-gravity field and the walls made of intelligent material. Very inventive. I think the first person perspective works really well and you have a very readable style of writing. All the best,
Ruth

Craig Phoenix wrote 55 days ago

Excellent, i like your style, you paint your characters well and I enjoyed the pace. Can't wait ot read more
adding to my watchlist

You might want to check out 'Toby'

Craig Phoenix

Craig Ellis wrote 56 days ago

Great story and premise, with global warming as the background cause of your hero's woes (or dreams). It moves along very quickly and is easy to read. Looking forward to reading more about the future!

My only criticism woud be in the use of commas.

Well done. Backed.

Craig Ellis
The Sun and the Saber

Pip Toodle wrote 62 days ago

Hi Michael, there is a good, strong story emerging here. Sometimes I felt a little swamped and rushed, but that's probably just me, and maybe I'm being told a little too much too soon?
But very happy to back this.
Pip
doodlebug Day

tecmic wrote 63 days ago

Meh ... sounds too familiar with the cryogenic motif; I'm not seeing anything new in the pitch. Redline: "He battles with his mentor and alien species to survive."



Well you're the first! REDLINE: and probably the last.

Ysabetwordsmith wrote 63 days ago

Meh ... sounds too familiar with the cryogenic motif; I'm not seeing anything new in the pitch. Redline: "He battles with his mentor and alien species to survive."

Cat091971 wrote 63 days ago

Definitely interesting. Wish I had more time to read it all. Alas, my watchlist is long and I need to get through it. I like this and have no problem backing it.

Cat
"Twisted"

Suzie Q wrote 64 days ago

You are totally fantastic, Michael! :) How can I ever thank you enough for backing my 2 memoir books? :)
God bless you. :) Love, Susie :)

Name failed moderation wrote 65 days ago

Hello Michael,
and yes I have commented before on your book. But have finished the read and wanted to say well worth it again.....I am not too sure if my backing showed so BACKED it again????
Best of luck
Denise
The Letter

ccb1 wrote 65 days ago

Adding 2150 Total Integration to our watchlist. We will read and comment on later. Thanks for BACKING Dark Side. Hope you will find time to read and comment on our book. Constructive criticism is welcomed.
CC Brown

Tom Bye wrote 65 days ago

hi Michael'
i liked the pitch, its good, and the line 'she is more then just beautiful? i wanted to read on , i did
the year 2150. the first chapter is gripping and promises great reading ahead in this genre;
so far its looking better then flash gordon, star wards, i''d say its light years ahead.
looking forward to reading some more .
Tom FROM HUGS TO KISSES'

Cherry G. wrote 65 days ago

I like the way they can walk through walls in the year 2150. That's a great idea. And just going into an alcove and asking for coffee from a replicator sounds pretty useful too. Interesting ideas and already you've set the alarm bells ringing. Doesn't it all seem just a bit too perfect? And why does Jodi get irritable and try to change the subject when Mika asks about the implants?
Nitpicks: Your dialogue seems oddly arranged. to me. For eg.towards the end of Chapter One , when they are talking about the walls, I'd have placed "He laughed." on the next line with the words "Only public buildings permit that..." not on the line with Mika's words.
Also, check out your long pitch: specie's in the last paragraph should be species'
But an interesting premise which promises to be even more fascinating as Mika tries to live amongst the future humans.
Backed.
Cherry G.
The Girl From Ithaca