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The US Review of Books (USRB) commended “Adam” by David Davila because “these journal musings offer an intriguing philosophical discussion concerning the nature of mankind” 

David Davila’s “Adam” is praised by Kat Kennedy of the US Review of Books, acknowledging that its “exploration of the nature of humanity and evil is an underlying theme that broadens the book’s appeal.”

David Davila, the author of “ADAM,” was born in Austin, Texas, and served in the United States Marine Corps for six and a half years. He moved to Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Rosalee, after leaving the Marine Corps, where he worked for the Postal Service and penned his first novel, “Two Souls.” He returned to Austin, Texas, where he worked for the US Postal Service for the final fifteen years of his career.

In “Adam”, geneticist Jeffrey E. Mongroll II is dedicated to discovering a cure for cancer and other debilitating diseases after seeing his father’s horrific demise. Disillusioned by the injustices in the world, Jeffrey starts looking for a solution that will allow people to live without fear, disease, or violence with the assistance of his fiancée Mary and buddy Jacob. He admits to it in his journal: “I became possessed. It was driving me with a blind passion. Hence, I began my research at night for knowledge.”

In an effort to produce a species that will act as “the new protector of this world,” Jeffrey and his accomplices start doing covert human experiments. However, the test fails miserably, leaving Jeffrey hopeless. “What I created was neither good nor beautiful. What I had created was hideous.” It will cost Jeffrey everything since this creation, whom he has named Adam, is not at all what he had in mind.

Here’s an excerpt from the US Review of Books that highlights:

“In this sci-fi thriller, the protagonist breaks the laws of nature when he attempts to play God, even though his actions stem from good intentions. The result is the monster, Adam—a bloodthirsty creature whose appetite for human flesh increases daily. Through moving diary entries, Davila examines the turmoil of Jeffrey’s mind as he grapples with the horrible result of his self-proclaimed God complex. These journal musings offer an intriguing philosophical discussion concerning the nature of mankind. The author presents graphic descriptions of the monster’s attacks and the carnage left behind, making this a novel for adult readers. Davila’s vision of Adam and his creator is both fascinating and frightening.”

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