Gene Brewer Livres

K-PAX. Un astre verdoyant, paradisiaque, sans guerres ni famines. Une utopie ? Non. Cette planète existe, à 7 000 années-lumière de la Terre. Le dénommé prot la connaît bien : il en vient. C'est du moins ce qu'il tente d'expliquer au Dr Brewer, directeur de l'Institut psychiatrique de Manhattan, qui refuse, comme il se doit, de croire à l'origine extraterrestre de son patient. Pourtant, ses certitudes vont vaciller. Car les connaissances astronomiques et scientifiques de prot sont prodigieuses... Qui donc est prot, qui dit se déplacer à la vitesse de la lumière, se nourrit exclusivement de fruits, et dont la présence semble métamorphoser les malades mentaux de l'Institut ? Un alien ? Ou un schizophrène ? Ce roman paru en 1995, à mi-chemin entre le conte philosophique et l'enquête psychanalytique, vient d'être adapté à l'écran par Iain Softley, avec Kevin Spacey et Jeff Bridges.

The 72 Demon Sigils, Seals and Symbols of the Lesser Key of Solomon is a unique and comprehensive reference book, detailing magical symbols and seals relating to King Solomon, and the sigils of each of the 72 demons, in rank order, with their individual descriptions and powers, presented in a simple, easy to read manner, perfect for those new to the subject. Discover the ornate seals and magical properties of the symbols believed over the centuries to provide power to those who understand how to use them to conjure and command demons.

Becoming Human is the story of a human-like artificial brain created by a team of scientists in a neurology laboratory. As Oscar’s intellectual capacity increases with the daily addition of hundreds of neurons, he becomes more and more human, eventually becoming deeply involved in the lives of his creators. All of this raises questions about the meaning of being human, of the soul, and of existence itself.Ultimately, however, Oscar must be dismantled and moved to a new laboratory, with surprising and unforeseen results.

The story centers on thirteen-year-old Angela Calvecchi, who dies after receiving the experimental drug Mercipine. Her parents, facing daunting odds, pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against Mercer Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company's outdated procedures and the FDA's inadequate safety approvals. Attorney Marcus Allen, Jr. and his partner Candace White navigate a tense courtroom battle, raising critical questions about pharmaceutical ethics and safety in clinical trials. This gripping legal drama keeps readers engaged until the final verdict.

The memoir reflects on the author's journey as a writer, sparked by a plagiarism lawsuit related to the film adaptation of K-PAX and inquiries from fans about its origins. It delves into the author's challenging life experiences that shaped their writing, offering insights into the creative process behind K-PAX. The book features excerpts from unpublished works and concludes with practical advice for aspiring novelists, making it a blend of personal narrative and guidance for those pursuing a writing career.

"In this final book of the K-PAX series, Dr. Gene Brewer is approached by visitors from the planet Bullock, who demand that he deliver an ultimatum to the United Nations: Homo sapiens must end the killing of other humans as well as all other animal species living on Earth. Failure to meet this demand will result in the immediate extinction of the human race. Dr. B is amazed to discover that U.S. Government officials, including the President, have been expecting such visitors (who, though not corporeal, behave like a colony of ants), and are fully prepared to acquiesce to these demands. The problem is that the rest of the world must be convinced that the Bullocks are capable of, and willing to, eliminate human beings from the face of the Earth. Sometimes funny, always sympathetic, Dr. Brewer has a number of encounters with the Bullocks, in which he experiences undreamed of travels around the galaxy, and to his own past and beyond. For their part, the aliens willingly demonstrate their ability to remove Homo sapiens from this world. Will the clues found on the mysterious cone-shaped device be deciphered in time to save mankind from extinction? The surprise ending will captivate and reward K-PAX fans everywhere."

Prot returns to Earth with a plan to take some beings back home. For Dr. Brewer and his patients eager to win his favor, it's a race against time, as this visit will be his last.

The story revolves around Special Deputy Sheriff Louis B. Davenport, who is unexpectedly pulled away from a holiday visit to investigate a murder at Porpoise Bay Cottages on Spruce Island. Upon his arrival, he discovers a web of potential motives among the guests and locals, each with their own secrets and reasons for wanting the victim dead. As Davenport delves deeper into the case, he must navigate the complexities of island life and uncover the truth behind the chilling crime.