MJ-12: Inception: A MAJESTIC-12 Thriller

Written by Michael J. Martinez

Narrated by Kevin Stillwell

A team of superhuman covert operatives emerges from the ashes of World War II in a Cold War-era paranormal espionage thriller from acclaimed genre-bender Michael J. Martinez.

It is a new world, stunned by the horrors that linger in the aftermath of total war. The United States and Soviet Union are squaring off in a different kind of conflict, one that’s fought in the shadows, where there are whispers of strange and mysterious developments. . .

Normal people across the United States have inexplicably gained paranormal abilities. A factory worker can heal the sick and injured. A schoolteacher bends emotions to her will. A car salesman alters matter with a simple touch. A former soldier speaks to the dying and gains their memories as they pass on.

They are the Variants, controlled by a secret government program called MAJESTIC-12 to open a new front in the Cold War.

From the deserts of Nevada to the palaces of Istanbul, the halls of power in Washington to the dark, oppressive streets of Prague, the Variants are thrown into a deadly game of shifting alliances. Amidst the seedy underbelly of nations, these once-ordinary Americans dropped in extraordinary circumstances will struggle to come to terms with their abilities as they fight to carve out a place for themselves in a world that may ultimately turn against them.

And as the MAJESTIC-12 program will soon discover, there are others out there like them, some with far more malevolent goals. . .

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Aug 31, 2021
• ISBN: 9781094428703

Michael J. Martinez

Michael J. Martinez is a critically acclaimed author of historical fantasy and genre-blending fiction, including the Daedalus trilogy of Napoleonic-era space opera novels and the new MAJESTIC-12 series from Night Shade Books. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, daughter, two cats, and several chickens.

Reviews for MJ-12

[Jerry Weis · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book takes a while to get going, and the characters are rather bland. Decent story, but it was unsettling as to how frequent the perspective kept changing.

[Steve Austin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Liked this book and the concept of the powered and how they got thier powers I will like reading the following stories and learn more about the white globes

[Roxanne Jessome · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this first book in the series and can envision it being the basis for an excellent TV show.

[Mike-Piper Williams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely fantastic story! I very much look forward to the next installment!

[Yvette Bonett · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A well written story which is very interesting and exciting at some points along the way but dragged on at other times. Still enjoyed it and am curious as to what's next as the story moves on! Very good & talented narrator! He also sounds like Morgan Freeman in some of the characters!

[Amanda C · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a really good book unfortunately this is what the first book I started with I do have to say it was really interesting eye-opening but when it comes down to it just to prove that we should never trust our government

[John W Bjerk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A nicely grounded and historical approach to superpowers. Thumbs up.

[Samuel Deniz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Has a great plot, kept me wanting more. Looking forward to the next book.

[Price Russell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A great read/listen! Excellent narration as well. Well worth your time.

[Tonja · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very interesting. Great storytelling and characters. I laughed out loud.

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I got to chapter 14 and gave up, I couldn't identify with any of the characters. I will give it a 3, but it wasn't really a book for me

[Joe Maggio · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good job Mr. Martinez! I look forward to the next book in the series. Thank you

[Justin Guizar · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyable! I am excited for the next in the series!

[Carter Leffen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the finest audio books I’ve ever heard- in any genre. Pace, detail, depth, intensity- all propel a plot line with superb character development and dialog, making this a totally enjoyable experience. Really looking forward to the rest of the audio book series.

Well Done, Mr. Martinez, than Thank-You, Sir!

[ladycato · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Cold War becomes even more chilling as super-powered Americans are trained to become super-spies in Martinez's new alternate-history thriller. It's morally-complex, intense, and so steeped in the 1940s, you can smell the cigarette smoke.