WHAT IF OIL ISN’T SCARCE?
A secret the can change the balance of the world’s power and finance in a moment is known by the most unlikely of people—and he’s only been employed for a week.
Philip Channing was just an ambitious college graduate who wanted to make his mark on the world. He didn’t know that mark would be the greatest oil discovery of all time—in the wrong place. Philip finds the largest oil reserve in history, dwarfing the lucrative reserves in Saudi Arabia, and threatening to change the balance of power and wealth in the favor of the most unlikely country of all.
Endorsements:
"Maximal Reserve is a fascinating adventure into the depths of God’s earth. Batterman’s book is a combination James Bond movie and Ken Ham seminar. Entertaining and educational. And Batterman makes science fun. He presents his theories in an action-packed way that makes it all seem so realistic I wonder if it isn’t happening this way right now. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the way it made me ponder the great mysteries of this planet."
Jill Williamson, Christy Award-wining author of By Darkness Hid
“The world needs oil, and Phil Channing just discovered the greatest single oil reserve in history. Ripped from the headlines, Sam Batterman’s sophomore techno-thriller is a compelling, fast-paced read that weaves together scientific discovery, biblical prophecy, romance, and action-packed adventure in the Middle East. From the riveting opening to the jaw-dropping conclusion, readers will delight in drilling to the depths of Maximal Reserve. Batterman especially excels at wedding science with biblical truth in Crichton-esque plots. An awesome ride!”
Adam Blumer, author of Fatal Illusions
"Maximal Reserve has a shockingly intelligent premise, bolstered by equally intelligent research. The stuff truly great techno-thrillers are made of.
Conlan Brown, author of The Firstborn and The Overseer
"A rousing, suspense-fueled thriller that grabs you from page one, Maximal Reserve is a cautionary tale about the world's largest oil reserve found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, and the terrible price people are willing to pay to get to it."
Mike Lynch--author of American Midnight
“Maximal Reserve has an intriguing premise involving fascinating science and relevant history. I love it when a novel not only entertains, but educates.”
Kerry Nietz, author of A Star Curiously Singing.
“In Maximal Reserve, Sam Batterman ratchets up the tension about Israel’s future. As timely as today’s headlines, this techno-thriller plunges the reader into the struggle for the world’s lifeblood—oil, and combines the need for diminishing resources with end-times prophesy, resulting in a timely novel for the inquiring mind.”
Diane and David Munson, best-selling authors of Hero’s Ransom
My review:
In January of last year, Sam Batterman emailed me and asked if I would review his book, Wayback. I did, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I got another email from him last month asking if I would review his second book, Maximal Reserve. I jumped at the chance.
The two books are totally different, one more believable than the other. (Wayback involved time travel). I loved both, but this second book is even better.
There is a lot of scientific lingo and information in the book, showing that the author had to have done a lot of research. He presents the information in an interesting way, so the reader doesn't go away bewildered and confused.
The book also deals with prophecy, and what effect oil has on the world, and could have in the endtimes. Some really interesting stuff there.
There is also some romance, and my favorite: suspense. There is a lot of it in the book. Bad guys chasing good guys - I love that kind of thing, and Batterman did a great job on writing a suspenseful plot.
I did thoroughly enjoy this book. I started reading it one evening, and read it in one evening, so yes, it gets my "read-in-one-sitting" status. I was entertained all the while learning more about the oil situation, and what it could mean for the world if Israel would suddenly become the owner of an unlimited oil supply. And all along was surprising turn of events, romance, and of course suspense.
This is a book I highly recommend. If you like suspense, you will enjoy it, and if you want to learn more about the oil situation and get a dose of prophecy along with it, you will enjoy that also. Get the book and read it.
Sam Batterman is a writer of Speculative Fiction. His first novel, Wayback, was published in May, 2009. He just published his second novel, Maximal Reserve, and is working on a sequel to Wayback tentatively called Insurrection. Sam works as a Software Engineer and lives with his wife and children in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Visit Sam's website at SamBatterman.com
Read an excerpt of the book here.
Thanks to Sam Batterman for the review copy.
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