Greg Mutton
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It has been said that our memories are what makes us who we are.
So, who are we if we lose all our memories?
Two people wake up not knowing who they are, where they are or how they got there.
The world they wake up to is also unknown. The vast majority of the human race is dead – entire countries are uninhabitable.
The cause? Human stupidity.
Two scientists developed what they believed would be the holy grail of vaccines; a binary virus/vaccine that would fight all disease, ending massive suffering. Politics and greed, however, got in their way. Their vision of a universal savior for humanity was transformed into a weapon of mass destruction, the likes never before imagined. If it didn’t kill, it rendered the recipient sterile. Anyone left alive is now doomed to a long, slow death.
One man thinks he can fix the problem. Professor Reginald Denham finds a way to travel back in time and recruit healthy people for his dream of a human breeding program.
But… the virus isn’t finished. It fights back! Any child conceived either dies in the womb or is so horrendously mutated, it cannot survive.
In desperation, Denham returns to the past again, this time with a different agenda. Instead of “recruiting” more breeders, he subdues and “shanghaies” two people. When they regain consciousness, they have no memories and no idea of where, or even when they are.
This is their story.
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“Right from the start I was hooked on this fast paced, action fuelled, banger of a read! Greg’s writing is very captivating. He created original and believable characters that were just so darn easy to like! It was easy to relate to their thoughts and feelings and be empathetic to their struggles along the way. Even though the story is set against a dystopian backdrop, I felt like I was there by their side as they fought desperately for their lives and the last remnants of humanity against a society bereft of reason. Whilst there was some romance there was plenty of action and adventure too. Overall, it's a well-researched, detailed and compelling story. I would recommend this to readers looking for an exciting read with the perfect balance of adventure, suspense, and love. ”
“What defines us if we lose all our memories? This haunting question sets the stage for Shanghaied, a thrilling dystopian novel filled with mystery, ethical dilemmas, and high-stakes survival. Bonnie and Clyde wake up on a strange boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with no recollection of their past, their names, or how they got there. What’s even more unsettling? Their bodies look like they’re in their twenties, but their faces are aged. According to the ship’s computer, the year is 2065, and the world as they knew it is long gone. The cause of humanity’s downfall? A supposed miracle cure—an advanced vaccine designed to eliminate all diseases—was corrupted by politics and greed, turning into a devastating bioweapon. Instead of saving lives, it wiped out 80% of the global population, leaving the survivors either infertile or doomed to birth horrifyingly mutated offspring. Society collapsed, entire nations became uninhabitable, and the few remaining humans are now being hunted by the UN in a desperate bid to find a cure. Enter Professor Reginald Denham, a brilliant yet morally complex scientist who believes he can reverse the damage. Using time travel, he has been abducting (or “shanghaiing”) people from the past to repopulate the planet. But with the virus still evolving, every attempt at creating new life ends in tragedy. Is Denham truly a saviour, or is he just another scientist meddling with forces beyond his control? Greg Mutton weaves a chilling and immersive narrative, blending science fiction, dystopian horror, and psychological suspense. The world-building is vivid and deeply unsettling, making the reader feel the weight of a dying Earth. The pacing is relentless, keeping you hooked with each revelation. Bonnie and Clyde’s journey is as much about uncovering their own identities as it is about understanding the terrifying truth of the world they’ve been thrown into. If you love dystopian thrillers with gripping storytelling, deep ethical questions, and unpredictable twists, Shanghaied is a must-read. This book kept me on edge from start to finish, and I highly recommend it to fans of post-apocalyptic sci-fi. Don't hesitate—dive into this unforgettable story today! ”
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