In the wake of an earthquake near Arizona’s Four Corners, an ancient burial site is unveiled, revealing hundreds of bones that may shed light on the beginnings of humanity. Rebecca Duccati, a diligent assistant archaeologist, joins her superior on a mission sanctioned by the Department of Homeland Security to delve into this remarkable archaeological discovery. Parallel to this, FBI Special Agent Demzey is drawn into an investigation involving a series of gruesome homicides and encounters with enigmatic creatures unknown to modern science. This ultimately leads him to forge an alliance with Rebecca Duccati as they seek to unravel the mysteries before them. This is the intriguing premise of Lonnie Busch’s riveting novel, All Hope of Becoming Human, which weaves together the adventurous tales of a proficient investigator and an unyielding archaeologist. Their explorations serve as an intense voyage into the origins and potential fate of humanity, all while navigating ominous dangers and the potential apocalypse.

Embracing elements of crime, horror, and mystery, Busch’s multi-genre novel is a tour de force, conjuring suspense so tangible, it’s almost as if readers could feel their own hair standing on end as they navigate the unusual plot developments. The narrative artfully incorporates Demzey’s complex homicide inquiries and probes into Rebecca’s unexpected struggle with violent tendencies. Busch also ingeniously leaves a breadcrumb trail of tantalizing hints about the impending influence of malevolent forces and potential future cataclysms, consistently keeping readers on their toes.

The world-building in this novel is absolutely exceptional. Busch adeptly weaves together elements of the extraterrestrial, the malevolent, and the ancient to present a unique reality that prompts deep contemplation about our own world. Readers are engaged in profound reflections on humanity’s chaotic and self-destructive tendencies. Just as in Busch’s riveting sci-fi tale, it becomes apparent that clues about our origins may well lie buried, waiting to be discovered in the future.

Reading a novel as imaginatively rich and as captivating as All Hope of Becoming Human is an excellent means of expanding one’s perspectives about the world. This extraordinary work is one that readers will find increasingly compelling with each page turned. Eager anticipation is the only fitting response to the prospect of reading more of Lonnie Busch’s captivating novels. His ability to tell a story that is simultaneously thought-provoking and intriguing is a testament to his skill as a storyteller.

Pages: 394 | ASIN : B0C1HTQZ2R