Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 3/31/2002 6:22:35 PM
I like the sound of this book.
Repent: 2000 (Book) - 3/18/2002 8:46:57 AM
Repent 2000 is a very unusual tale. It combines fast paced action with some very thought provoking mysticism. This
makes it very difficult to put down. The story opens with Steven Conrad in a race at the Daytona Speedway. He is determined to win this race even if it
means pushing his bike beyond its limits. Victory seems to be within his grasp when his engine fails. The ensuing crash
leaves him in a two-week coma. Or so it would seem. But when he wakes up his body is badly bruised and covered
with a fine silvery dust that is later shown to be from way out in space. In his hand is an unexploded hand grenade
with the pin pulled. Where was he and what was he doing? Signing himself out of the hospital against the advice of his Doctors, Steven
heads for Yukon Territory when he owns a rather unusual house in an isolated area.
As the story unfolds we see Steven showing up almost simultaneously in trouble spots all over the world. Each time he
performs some daring act of heroism ranging from saving baby girls from a horrible fate in China, to blowing up
secret nuclear establishments in Iraq. But who or what was impelling him to take these journeys, apparently against
his will? To find the answers Steven takes trips far out into space only to have an Indian Shaman close to home help
him to understand who and what he really is. Repent 2000 is a very well written story that will appeal to anyone who likes a lot of action combined skillfully with
mysticism that really makes you think.
Repent: 2000 (Book) - 11/1/2001 11:25:24 PM
AN UPLIFTING READ
Michael Anka, you did it again. After reading PERPLEX VISION, the author's first novel, I was so thrilled with the book that I started looking for more. Many months later it finally arrived: REPENT is an intense Thriller full with magic and spiritual journeys which made me feel humble and enriched. The story is captivating, sprinkled with good humour and a charming innocence which made it into an emotionally-rewarding and entertaining book. The dialogue rolling, the scenes so intense and absorbing, I lost almost two night eager to reach its resolution. And I was not disappointed. Looking forward for the next book.
Repent: 2000 (Book) - 11/1/2001 11:20:48 PM
REPENT: 2000
There is a mysterious dark secret about this book: It grabbed me from the beginning and kept me "connected" with all its thrills until the end. The spiritual richness and the magical events mixed with the author's passionate eye focusing on this tormented planet made me feel for the first time that I belonged here. It made me feel proud to be a "farmer" in this Global Village. I strongly recommend this book to others.
Emile Flesherio, New York, NY
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 11/1/2001 11:17:40 PM
Wonderful Imagination! Great Storyline!
The new science fiction novel, PERPLEX VISION, by Michael Anka is a winner in my book. I am not a true reader of Sci-Fi, but I found myself glued to the pages to see what was coming next. Anka's ability to come up with strange happenings that most people don't even dream about shows what a wonderful imagination he has. This imagination, and the capabilities to process them into a great storyline, is what makes a good science fiction writer. Anka brought his characters to life which makes the reader feel that the incident he writes about could actually happen. I also like happy endings. PERPLEX VISION is one of the happiest to the point of bringing tears to the eye of the most hardened. I place Anka on par with the best such as Rodenberry and King, and highly recommend this book to all readers.
Review by Bobby Ruble, author of HAVE NO MERCY
Repent: 2000 (Book) - 7/4/2001 6:38:53 PM
Exhaled With Wonder
First reaction: Intense Thriller novel which kept my hands grasped around the book—afraid that somebody might take it away from me. Or, perhaps, I was so absorbed by the storyline that I was participating in the action. The characters so real, the events so magical, often spiritually touching, I “flew” around the world and beyond, chasing the unorthodox main character, his visions and actions until exhausted, I laid down and exhaled with wonder. I strongly recommend this book to others.
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 5/19/2001 3:33:14 PM
Connecting On A Far Deeper Level
PERPLEX VISION. It took me by surprise. I was expecting "star wars"
and inter-planetary strife and found a much more personal and engrossing tale
of beings connecting on a far deeper level. At the same time there was
enough action to keep my fingers gripping the book. I was moved, and
thoroughly entertained. Can't wait for the next book!
Cathy Saltel, Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 5/19/2001 3:29:53 PM
PASSIONATE AND THRILLING ENCOUNTER
I felt reluctant about buying this book by an unknown author but the
cover image won me over. I found it later, very true to the book, which,
once started, I had to read it to the finish, had to see what the next
unexpected turn would be. The passionate voice and action of the
story, so unorthodox, yet so smoothly meshed made me feel humble
and excited. The hidden message of this exciting book is the
author's passionate love for this small planet and its habitants.
He managed to hundred-fold amplify this by presenting it from
the "visitors'" point of view, digging deep into their psyche and
confronting them with the human mind. The characters so real
and the dialog rolling, managed to draw me into a new, unexpected
realm, which I now hope will materialize in the near future. I strongly
recommend this book to others.
Emil Flesherio, New York, New York
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 4/17/2001 2:52:31 PM
Perplex Vision 2000 is so visually written that it makes you feel that you are living the psychological thriller with unlimited dramatic twist. The characters are exciting, they moved me emotionally. The Author constantly keeps you guessing as to what is going to happen next. I couldn't put it down, in the end the Author leaves you wanting more
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 4/17/2001 2:48:07 PM
Watching the characters develop and how they reacted to the circumstances kept me reading when I was suppose to be doing other things. Even though they are handed the same situation in the beginning, the paths they choose are individually theirs until they join in the end. Diane has attitude and kicks butt. The strong personalities of Diane and Vaton mesh well with the personalities of Geoffrey and
Uvigadva. Even though I've finished the novel days ago, I find myself daydreaming
about Geoffrey and Diane and their adventure.
Perplex Vision 2000 (Book) - 4/17/2001 2:44:30 PM
...."Perplex Vision" propels the reader on an absorbing intergalactic journey, where the destination is .......EARTH.
The Author turns the terrestrial tables and gives us a provocative glimpse of space travel from the perspective of the visiting aliens. Imaginative and creative insights into the power of advanced technologies lends Mike Anka's "Vision" credibility, and when alien and human meet on the spiritual plane, it makes for a very unique and entertaining read indeed
