The hellish beam tore into the enemy’s shielding, causing the ship to rock. The effect upon the LZ was immediate and intense as the thunderous echoes of battle now became a steady roar. Within seconds, the enemy ship ceased firing.
“Good God,” whispered Garcia as he lowered his weapon to shield his eyes. The Apollo’s beam weapon chewed at the enemy’s shielding, but the radiant heat forced Garcia to retreat. Seeking refuge, he moved towards the west gate to use the Humvee as a heat shield.
Green slouched behind his 50-caliber to shield himself from the intense heat, “This is insane! We’re like little insects watching two dinosaurs battle it out!”

This passage is from the adventure novel, “Zero Point – Power of the gods”, by William James.

The book follows two college professors on a journey to inspect recently discovered artifacts in Mammoth Cave. An astrophysicist and an ex-navy join them in exploring a new area of the cavern where they find an alien spacecraft that apparently has been waiting 6,000 years for its owners to return.

The discovery rapidly becomes a high-stakes adventure for a future without dependency upon fossil fuels and even the survival of humanity.

Based on science and history, the novel builds on an ancient history to take a bold leap forward as mankind discovers how extra-terrestrials have harnessed Zero Point Energy, the universe’s unlimited source of free energy.

William James has laced the novel with suspense, intrigue and battles of flying saucers. The book is a page-turner, engrossing for all ages without resorting to foul language or torrid romance to keep readers hooked.

“Zero Point” should be required reading for middle school students, for it will open young minds to the endless possibilities of exotic future scientific discoveries and space travel. The novel also reveals that archeology and anthropology are worthwhile pursuits that can unlock secrets that can impact the future.

The book would make a fantastic movie, matching the excitement delivered by the Indiana Jones box office hits.

Working several hours a day, William James spent two years writing the book. It is the first in a planned trilogy. The next book will find the world rapidly changing as fossil fuels become a thing of the past.

By Leland Burch
Editor Emeritus