Transference
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Transference

Paperback – January 13, 2020

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Price
$6.91
Format
Paperback
Pages
392
Publisher
Ingleside Avenue Press
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1645701507
Dimensions
6 x 0.98 x 9 inches
Weight
1.26 pounds

Description

"A crackerjack of a debut... a gritty tale of identity switching and real emotional pain. The pages (or screens) will fly by!" - Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo + Nebula award winning author "Self-sacrifice, a desire for vengeance, and a mother's love could save the world in Transference , a fantastical novel of epic scale." - Foreword Clarion, ★★★★ "Fans of epic, constantly evolving arcs will be pleased with the multiplying trajectories whose resolutions always propel future events. The mix of theology, technology, action, and melodrama gives fans of intricate thrillers much to chew on." - Publisher's Weekly (BookLife) " Transference is a debut gem in the sci-fi genre. The small details bring this world alive, engaging readers immediately with clever tech and societal nuances.xa0 This is a book that will make readers think, but is also rife with unexpected twists to please those readers seeking an astral escape." - Self-Publishing Review , ★★★★½"The novel doesn't hold back anything, emotionally or verbally, creating a moving, gritty story full of family and heart." - The Book Review Directory , ★★★★★" Transference explains the purpose of human suffering and the essential nature of hope in the struggle that is life.xa0 Keaton creates a science fiction masterwork that explores human identity and the dignity of the person without unnecessary moralizing." - IndieReader.com , ★★★★★ " Transference by B.T. Keaton is quite the accomplishment... something magnificent is attempted and then successfully pulled off. I respect a person that aims for the Moon and then arrives there in spectacular fashion." - Ray Simmons , Readers Favorite , ★★★★★"The characterization is top-notch, the dialogue sharp, and the prose crisp... Keaton's interesting way of storytelling and the intriguing, original concept make for extra bonus points." - The Prairies Book Review , ★★★★★ " Transference seamlessly incorporates action and drama with satire and excellent narration to make a story that is persistently compelling." - Literary Titan , ★★★★★"An exciting, intellectually stimulating science-fiction thriller which also connects emotionally, Transference intertwines powerful ideas, highly visual settings and a brilliantly conceived plot." - BookViral,xa0 (Recommends the book without reservation) "Sometimes technology and the prescriptive nature of religious speculation overwhelm sci-fi thrillers, but this tale has a balanced blend of realism, philosophical inquiry, and speculative detail. Keaton just might attain literary immortality with this commanding debut novel." - Kate Robinson, The US Review of Books (Recommended) "Keaton's debut novel combines a thrilling yet fundamentally human story about a man searching for his family, with a sobering exploration of how a radical technology can be exploited by those in power for their own gain." - Alex Mitchell , TheBookBag.co.uk , ★★★★ "Dive into the future unknown with diabolical schemes of taking over the world using technological advancements beyond our imagination .. . Loved it!" - Lauren Jones , Reedsy Discovery , ★★★★ "This is a story where faces can be used as masks... the novel offers food for thought about a number of topics... suffering, identity problems, and abuse of power." - OnlineBookClub.org , ★★★★

Features & Highlights

  • Barrabas Madzimure is banished to the desert planet Eridania for his many crimes. Slaves to the Church and to the will of its prophet Jovian, a charismatic figurehead who rules everything on Earth, Madzimure and his cohorts toil underground digging endlessly for the substance eridanium—the source of Jovian’s alien power.
  • But Madzimure can no longer hide from his past. Facing execution, he claims to have once been Thaniel Kilraven, transferred decades earlier into the body of Madzimure against his will. Under interrogation the stories of both men are brought to light, and the terrible fate of the lost Kilraven bloodline is revealed.
  • Madzimure escapes, knowing the only way to salvage what’s left of the Kilraven name and confront his destiny—and Jovian—is by facing them head on. But the horrific truths he finds on Earth might be the undoing of all mankind. What if everything humanity believed about civilization was a lie? Will anything or anyone be left from the fallout?
  • The story of a grim personal mission,
  • Transference
  • takes the reader on a heart-racing journey through rebellion, revenge, and revelation by way of the soul's search for identity.

Customer Reviews

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Unique & Compelling Science Fiction

B. T. Keaton’s debut science fiction novel, Transference, is unique, gritty, raw and runs the reader through a gamut of emotions. Transference starts right into the heart of the story on the first page with the interrogation of the main protagonist. No backstory, we have no idea who he is, where he is, but we do know he’s killed a man. The story opens in the first-person narrative and we come to find out this man is Barrabas Madzimure, or is he? He claims his real name is Thaniel Kilraven, and his soul or essence was transferred into the body of Madzimure against his will decades ago. The process of transference is commonplace for all in the dystopian future the novel is set in, It takes places using the mineral eridanium, mined on the prison planet Eridia, where we find out Madzimure is. Not accepting transference has dire consequences. Earth it is ruled by the Church (it is not any conventional Church, so no religious beliefs are attacked), centered in Neo York. The ruling prophet is Jovian, who controls transference by calling eridanium “venerated violet”, a mystical substance only he can wield. This allows him to control people, keep absolute power and control of their souls. The process can, however, be disastrous and begin to tamper with your own true memories. Those who do not want to transfer become outcasts, and if caught, can end up in the mining prison.
Transference is an excellent debut novel by B. T. Keaton. The transfer of souls to another body, the main plot of the book, was a unique and compelling science fiction. The pacing and prose were excellent. The reader was able to delve into the thoughts of several characters as it was all told in the first-person perspective. Nathaniel Kilraven was a well-developed protagonist who survives multiple traumas to finally do what he needs to in the end. The construction of the first-person narrative throughout the book was never confusing and filled in Kilraven’s life for the reader. In addition to Kilraven, the other characters were also well developed. Mr. Keaton nailed Jovian as the fanatical despot who truly believes what he is doing is for the betterment of humanity, thereby justifying anything he does. Transference was an excellent science fiction novel and I highly recommend it.
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Page-turning suspense!!

BT Keaton's novel is thrilling and original! Loved every page of this thrilling futuristic tale that's ultimately about family and a mother's love. The book is well written and the story weaves an intricate and intriguing web that reels the reader in. Cannot wait for Keaton's next novel!!!
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A gripping read, could not put my book down!!

Prepare to be captivated by Keaton's "Transference" from the moment you pick it up! In this dystopian world, the vile and corrupt Church employs a technique called "Transference" in order to exert control over their opposers. This method allows souls to transfer between different bodies, therefore allowing the Church to "silence" said opposers. The novel's protagonist, Barrabas Madzimure, alleged thief, victim of the Church, and victim of Transference, thusly holds the truth to the Church's many dark secrets. Through the lens of Barrabas, Keaton explores themes of immortality, corruption, religion, and familial values.

What especially stood out for me is B.T. Keaton's ability to subtly critique the system of religion without overplaying it, since this theme has been visited time and again historically in literature. I appreciated his subtle nods to the bible, such as Barrabas' connection to the prisoner mentioned in the New Testament, to the concept of the the mind, body & soul as we see in the employment of the transference technique. Keaton certainly delivered with his debut novel, and I look forward to seeing what he will come out with next!
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Great sci fi adventure!

Great book with very interesting characters and some unexpected twists. I stayed up till 4 am reading it that's about as good of a review as I can give
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Exciting New Sci-Fi Author!

B.T. Keaton has written a fantastic book that I highly recommend to any Sci-Fi fan! A winner of the prestigious Julius Vogel and Wishing Shelf awards weaves a masterful debut novel entitled "Transference". He explores the spiritual and moral pitfalls of "transference", the transfer of the soul from one body to another. You don't know who is really who at any given moment. So intriguing!

The downtrodden prince of thieves, Barrabas, has labored for 30 years on the Mad Max-style planet Eridania. Earth is controlled by a self-proclaimed god called The Prophet who runs The Church, a band of nefarious cloned soldiers who terrorize the population. The Prophet is searching for his arch-enemy, Thaniel Kilraven, who escaped on a ship carrying a precious commodity: Immortality. These opposing forces collide in a battle royale for the survival of Earth and the value of a single human soul.

Keaton introduces a cast of colorful characters, lightens the mood with humorous dialogue, and begs your psyche to dig deeper than your typical Dystopian fanfare. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to Keaton's next adventure!
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Sweeping Dystopian Adventure

Transference by B.T. Keaton Barrabas, King of Thieves, realizes that not all is as it seems and he is a pawn in a bigger plan to control planet earth. He needs to find away off of the prison planet he’s on to assert his revenge on the megalomaniac, the prophet called Jovian, for everything that’s been stolen from him.

Sweeping in scope, this is a science fiction, dystopian odyssey that takes the reader from alien planets through space to a future earth where souls never die due to alien technology called Transference. But it has become a means to the ultimate abuse of power, except for one man who has nothing to lose to avenge those he loves to take down the once who’s pulling the strings: the prophet.

Strong writing and adventurous action, Keaton does a great job and building and maintaining tension. There was a bit too much exposition which at times made me lose focus, (a me issue)but overall, enjoyable.

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