A lonely, fifty-year-old career woman seizes the chance to re-set her biological clock and wakes up two years later with a perfect young body and a new identity. But Alexa must now work for a secretive company led by men with twisted morals and dangerous ethics who will stop at nothing to advance GenTech’s dominance in high-tech bio-science... moreA lonely, fifty-year-old career woman seizes the chance to re-set her biological clock and wakes up two years later with a perfect young body and a new identity. But Alexa must now work for a secretive company led by men with twisted morals and dangerous ethics who will stop at nothing to advance GenTech’s dominance in high-tech bio-science. Alexa is devastated by the betrayal of the men she trusted as she untangles a web of half-truth and deceit to discover the calculated manipulation behind the shocking reality of her new life.Will she accept her new destiny is to fight GenTech’s callous plan to re-build the world?Defying Destiny is the first instalment of the Alexa Chronicles, a series of terrifyingly possible thrillers by K.A. Liddiard that explores what happens when science goes too far and mega corporations fund world transforming technology. ✓ Suspense ✓ Thrills ✓ Adventure ✓ A pinch of near future science ✓ A twist of romanceIf you ♥ love ♥ fast-paced action that explores a perilous future when science, business and humanity are opposing forces; immerse yourself in Alexa’s dangerous new world and download Defying Destiny today from Amazon.What inspired you to write about someone who turned their biological clock back 30 years? Celebrating a major milestone birthday, I shuddered at the idea of starting over without hard won life experience. But the energy and fitness of youth is appealing. The practical side of my brain realised the impossibility of a physical re-boot in an existing life. The devious plotter created a scenario where it made sense and would be extremely desirable. Why did you include a conspiracy to transform the world in your story? While I’m far from the perfect traveler leaving only footprints on the planet, I am concerned about excessive world-wide consumption. Ten years ago, I read The Meaning of the 21st Century by Dr. James Martin. It’s a fascinating book by a passionate advocate for future change who argues we are on the brink of a turning point between utopia or dystopia. One particular concept stayed with me. The idea that governments are paralyzed by the need to remain in power. But massive change could come at the hands of mega corporations with the power, wealth and vision to transform the world - either for the better or the worse. Defying Destiny posits a company led by a man who believes the end justifies the means and questions whether others would have the will or the way to prevent the greater good if the price was billions of lives. Why do you write futuristic thrillers? What drew you to the genre? As a child, I loved off-world adventures with Anne McCaffrey’s dragons; and enjoyed the adventure of Alistair Maclean or suspense of Jack Higgins. I explored alternate universes or future worlds and I smile when I open my Kindle remembering when I was ten, reading stories on yellowed pages that described amazing devices called book plaques! I love near future science. Technology and research that is scientifically valid, but perhaps is in its infancy (or illegal) provides inspiration for stories that are entertaining, improbably possible, and raise questions about what the future may hold. Readers say your books are thought-provoking. Is this intentional?Despite my personal concerns about the future of the planet; my prime intention is to provide an entertaining ride for my readers—who also say they can totally see the Alexa Chronicles as a Netflix series. However, I think it’s essential that for a story to be worthwhile, it has something more than pure entertainment value. less
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