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I’m an avid reader and constantly on the lookout for new fiction with a mystery, sci-fi, and/or humorous angle. Books I’ve read and enjoyed recently include The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder, Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin, and Funny Story by Emily Henry. Right now, I’m enjoying the eighth installment of the Cormoran Strike series, The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. J. K. Rowlings).
I’m also a fiction author. My first science-fiction novel, Genes of the Past, was published by Starry-Eyed Press in 2023. When I received the copyrights back, I re-published (self-published) the book to reach a broader market. The book is available as a hardcover, paperback, and e-book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other outlets. You can also find it at the Berthoud Library. I’m now working on my next sci-fi novel, The Prairie Dogs and the Alien.
Genes of the Past
Synopsis
In the mid-1960s, a well-preserved hominin fossil is discovered in the Moroccan desert. Examination of the fossil, known as Fat Man, shows it to be around 550,000 years old. Decades later, DNA and protein analyses of the Fat Man skull in the OMICS National Laboratory in the U.S.A. reveal proteins of unknown function. The proteins are classified as olfactory receptors but are distinctly different from any known receptors. Why did humans over half a million years ago have these receptors, and what were they used for? As the mystery resolves, it changes the world for good and bad.
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Reviews
- Big science delivered in a friendly, conversational style makes the mystery as fun as it is interesting. – The Literary Post
- Enjoyed it immensely. A good read … I highly recommend it. – Goodreads and Amazon customer
- … was blown away by how good it is! Lots of mysteries, a fun writing style and compelling story. – Amazon customer
- Really nice book! Audiobook is much needed. Amazon customer
- Genes of the Past by Christer Jansson is a sci-fi/fantasy book that is so well done that it leaves the reader wondering if the author knows something happening in the modern world that we do not. The plot is well thought out and straightforward … OnlineBookClub.org reviewer.
- Genes of the Past by Christer Jansson is the kind of novel that had you watching: “What if technology unquestionably had the power to change everything… And we didn’t realize how to handle it?” … Jansson knows his stuff. The scientific underpinnings are rock solid, so much so that you feel like you’re in the lab with the characters, making difficult decisions right along with them. It’s “hard” sci-fi, but not pretentious. … Definitely recommended for sci-fi fans not scared off by a bit of real science in the mix. OnlineBookClub.org reviewer.
- The narrative “Genes of the Past” by Christer Jansson follows Symphony, a brilliant scientist investigating the discovery of a hominin fossil. This fossil holds proteins of unknown function, sparking the possibility of human superpowers. This revelation will surely excite and intrigue readers as they reflect on how well-intentioned human engineering technology can create chaos in the world. OnlineBookClub customer.
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Awards and Features
I was selected as one of eight Finalists for the Author of the Year 2025 at the International Impact Book Awards in the category of Fiction – Science Fiction.
Genes of the Past was selected as one of six winners, out of 50 contestants, for the February 2025 International Impact Book Award in the science fiction / speculative fiction category.
Genes of the Past was featured as the Book of the Day on January 11th, 2025, by the OnlineBookClub, where it received a 5/5 rating.
Genes of the Past, was selected for a Second-Place Award in the Sci-Fi genre at the 2024 BookFest competition. Additionally, it was selected for a Third-Place Award in the sub-genre Sci-Fi – humorous.
I had a presentation and a book signing of Genes of the Past at the Berthoud Literary Festival on September 20 – 22.
I’m a member of the Authors Guild, the Goodreads Author Program, and Amazon Author Central.
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