REASON FOR EXISTENCE: A NOVEL
Book ID/图书代码： 12580016B88945
English Summary/英文概要： When David Jordan, an extraterrestrial human in appearance, agrees to help U.N. Secretary General Nicholas Straka resolve an escalating nuclear crisis, he also learns he must defuse a horrifying plot to exterminate humanity by a hostile race of beings who despise human culture. Somehow, he must thwart both crises before a worldwide intervention is launched by his superiors, destroying human innocence in the process. In Reason for Existence, David learns the origins of human conflict, the nature of secret societies, the true meaning of friendship, and the enduring qualities of love.
Reason for Existence is a science fiction thriller with metaphysical and philosophical themes. This is a novel that is both entertaining and educational and therefore makes for excellent discussion. A genre bender, Reason for Existence is for readers who like original works of fiction and who appreciate novels that extend beyond one category and challenge the imagination.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： David Jordan一望即知是个外星人，他同意帮助联合国秘书长Nicholas Straka解决不断升级的核危机。在这过程中，他也发现他必须化解一个可怕的阴谋：一个轻视人类文化的敌对种族想要消灭人类。他必须在他的上司发起全球干预之前解决这两起危机，以防人类在这个过程中被击溃。本书中，David了解了人类冲突的起源、秘密社团的性质、友谊的真谛以及永恒的爱。
本书是一部惊悚的科幻小说，形而上学和哲学是它的主题。这本小说既有娱乐性又有教育意义，因此是个很好的讨论话题。本书可谓跨越体裁的界限，必会吸引喜欢原创小说或是喜欢挑战想象力的读者。(LYR)
Awards/获奖情况：阅读本书是一次令人愉快的体验，其中一个原因就是它通过睿智且理智的角度探讨了包括哲学和精神的思考，读者不只是停不下手，更能从中得到更高层次的思考：所有这些思想被包容在惊悚小说情节之中，绝对引人入胜。（The Midwest Book Review）
本书有关人类和外星人之间的互动，角度独特而有趣。绝对是本好书。（Readers Favorite）
我绝对会给这本书五颗星。（The Ardent Reader）
"One reason why Reason for Existence is such a delight is that it embraces philosophical and spiritual thinking with a sage, yet seasoned, approach that involves readers in not just nonstop action, but higher-level thinking: all this couched in the form of a thriller that is absolutely engrossing." -The Midwest Book Review
"Reason for Existence is a unique and interesting take on the interaction betweenhumans and extraterrestrial beings. An absolute winner." -ReadersFavorite
"I’m giving this book a solid 5 stars." -The Ardent Reader
"The book is literally amazing! The feelings of insecurity about our world, the emotion of rage about the stupidity of humankind and the kindness of the forces beyond our imagination make the novel truly a fantastic choice." -Codices, The Book Blog
"A truly fresh and thought-provoking science fiction thriller that explores human nature through the lens of an alien who walks among us. If you like classic science fiction, this is a book that is well worth your time." -Bestthrillers
About the Author/作者介绍： Richard Botelho是一个备受赞誉的专业作家和社会哲学家。他曾著有《The New Individualism: Personal Change to Transform Society》，这本书被超过一百所高校用作本科生和研究生的教材，也在包括《The Midwest Quarterly》等学术期刊上获得很高的评价，还赢得了S.C.P.H.C.哲学类金奖。他的第一部小说《Leah’s Way》获得了《Library Journal》极高的评价。Botelho拥有加州州立大学萨克拉门托分校的政府学学士和硕士学位，且是荣誉毕业生。他经常接受地方和国家媒体的采访，发表对于经济政策、消费行为、社会趋势以及全球一体化事项等的意见。Botelho还曾在《MD Publications》等等专业期刊发表文章。
Richard Botelho is a recognized professional writer and social philosopher. His writing credits include The New Individualism: Personal Change to Transform Society, used in over one hundred colleges and universities in both undergraduate and graduate programs, and was favorably reviewed in The Midwest Quarterly and other scholarly journals, and winner of the S.C.P.H.C. Gold Award for Philosophy. His first novel, Leah’s Way received a rave review in Library Journal. Botelho has a B.A. and M.A. in Government from California State University, Sacramento, graduating with honors. He is frequently interviewed by both local and national media for his opinions on matters as diverse as economic policy, consumer behavior, societal trends, and global integration. Botelho has had had numerous articles published in MD Publications, The Stone Institute, and The Northern California Sociological Association.
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