The Trouble with Miracles by Stephen Steele
Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations built the pyramids or carved the stone giants on Easter Island? What if Earth was inhabited by another race — an alien race — thousands of years ago, one that brought the secrets of the universe with them? That’s the intriguing theory author Stephen Steele explores in his newest novel, The Trouble with Miracles (Speaking Volumes) — the third book in The Trouble with Miracles series.
Steele entwines the ancient alien concept with our current global quest for renewable energy to create a story of hope for the future that battles the human greed of the past and present, all with a paranormal twist.
In The Trouble With Miracles, Alex Farmer, M.D. and Cyd Seeley, a botanist and rancher, travel to Chile in search of their missing friend, geologist Robert Big Foot. Alex and Cyd had met his father, Clarence, when he’d supported them in the distribution of the miracle cure for all viruses — Cannastar. This time, Clarence sends them on a journey to find his son.
“WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY AT THE END OF THE WORLD”
Robert isn’t just a scientist; he’s got a paranormal gift. He sees mental images of underground things, and a severe headache warns him when an earthquake is about to strike. Soon after arriving in Chile, Robert felt the powerful earth energy of the place and saw images of an ancient civilization buried underground. He vows to determine if the secrets of the universe are buried inside a volcano.
As Alex and Cyd search for Robert, they have no idea that a foreign entity is following them, one that will take whatever actions are necessary — even murder — to claim what Robert has discovered.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
Steele brings speculation about the ancient alien theory to life with his characters, who search for answers to questions such as, how did man create the pyramids and monolithic statues around the world? How did the ancients draw the same alien-like beings across the globe?
Steele also poses an interesting question throughout the story: Even if we could find a potent renewable energy source brought to Earth long ago, is humankind ready for such a powerful tool? What humanity does with scientific breakthroughs is at the heart of every scientific discovery.
As Nikki, a treasure hunter who teams up with Cyd and Alex, explains, “The trouble with miracles is you can’t just turn them loose on the world without being responsible for the consequences.”
Steele has created engaging characters who struggle to make the discoveries of a lifetime and must determine if their findings will benefit the world or tear it apart. Readers are compelled to consider what we would do in the same situation. The story challenges us to think outside the scientific box.
After a lifetime of interesting and varied professional positions, author Stephen Steele puts his passion for writing into action with The Trouble with Miracles series. His latest — a “what if” story of alien giants and fusion energy — is a fast-paced, entertaining and thought-provoking read that ancient alien fans will devour at the speed of light.
About Stephen Steele:
Stephen Steele is a graduate of the University of North Texas with degrees in English literature and marketing. An avid sailor, swimmer and mountain biker, the author worked as a salesman, syndicator of television sports shows, builder and developer, ski instructor and cowboy.
He lives in an 1800’s Victorian home with his ruthless editor Beverly, a fly rod and Montana’s streams and rivers of ice and snow.
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