In
a test to the human race, highly advanced aliens decide
to offer free secrets that will enable universal space travel
without time or distance constraints. Earth snaps at the
challenge and collectively musters resources to develop
the most advanced starship ever built on Earth, which is
appropriately named, Leapfrog, for the technological jump
over existing science. Unfortunately, corrupt secret services,
greedy politicians, and overly wary generals condemn this
mission from the start.
While in deep cryogenic sleep, the crew of Leapfrog encounters
a disastrous meteor shower that destroys the main engines.
Thousands of years pass while the stricken ship slowly meanders
its way back to earth with two hundred and seventy five humans
solidly frozen in deep suspended animation.
As the crew finally awakens, they find Earth is no longer
the same. Seeking clues as to what has happened; the survivors
attempt to re-colonize, only to discover that a new ultra-evolved
creature now predominates and ruthlessly rules the top of
the food chain.
The explorers are forced to abandon their derelict starship
and face a horrifying battle among cannibal Neanderthals and
the ultra-evolved creatures, barely escaping with their lives.
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“Leapfrog is
a fascinating futuristic science fiction thriller. . . The
action is fast-paced and
never slows down.”
~ Harriet Klausner, Midwest Book Review
“ .
. . a masterfully dark science-fiction piece, one which will
have readers sitting on the edge of their seats from
beginning to end!”
~Rob Shelsky, Novelspot (November 2008)
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