Above The World
Above The World
Scott, Gregory Kent
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9798308287568, Publication Date: Wed, January 1, 2025, Type: Paperback ,
join & start selling
description
6

Summary

The story follows Daniel Carter, an ordinary man burdened by a world where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few and the masses live in poverty. After losing his parents to tragic circumstances-one to workplace negligence, the other to unaffordable healthcare-Daniel vows to challenge a corrupt system that values profit over human life. At his lowest point, he encounters alien beings who reveal that centuries ago, they influenced Earth's economic structures as a grand experiment. Regretting how greed overtook humanity, they offer Daniel unlimited, untraceable funds to create a fair society-one without money, where resources are shared by all.

Uniting with a small circle of allies-Maria, a fearless journalist; Marcus, a disciplined ex-military strategist; Elena, a devoted social worker; Raj, a brilliant engineer; and Teresa, a corporate insider seeking redemption-Daniel builds New Eden, a city designed to prove life without exploitation is possible. Though New Eden's early triumphs inspire many, it also ignites fierce hostility from governments and corporate moguls threatened by the collapse of the status quo. As surveillance, sabotage, and misinformation campaigns intensify, Daniel's team fortifies the city, discovering that their radical ideas have powerful enemies willing to use any means to destroy them.

Tensions reach a boiling point when a multinational force attempts to seize New Eden, only to be thwarted by a startling alien intervention-a one-time display of cosmic power that disables heavy weaponry, forcing the aggressors to retreat. The world watches in awe, sparking global debate about Earth's future. Public opinion shifts in New Eden's favor, but some elites form a rogue paramilitary force equipped with experimental weapons derived from alien technology. This culminates in a final siege on New Eden, plunging the city into chaos and destruction.

Outnumbered and outgunned, Daniel and his allies wage a desperate fight for survival, determined to protect the city's ideals. They ultimately repel the paramilitary force, with help from conscientious militaries and global outcry, and demonstrate that empathy and cooperation can withstand greed and terror. In the aftermath, New Eden rises from the rubble, becoming a symbol of unity, compassion, and resilience. By proving a moneyless society can survive even the fiercest attacks, Daniel and his allies spark a global awakening, leaving humanity poised to shape a new era-one free from the chains the aliens initially helped create.

reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded ...

by Ross, Alex

Hardcover /Hardcover

$48.75

Cosmic Chemistry: Do God and ...

by Lennox, John C.

Paperback /Paperback

$17.24

The Batman and Robin Adventures ...

by Dini, Paul

Hardcover /Hardcover

$56.25

Warriors: A Thief in Thunderclan ...

by Hunter, Erin

Paperback /Paperback

$11.99

listens & views

DOSHHAMMER (EP)

by BRINKMANN / SCHMICKLER / NIKAKOI

12-INCH SINGLE

out of stock

$8.49

EVIDENCE (EP)

by JONA

12-INCH SINGLE

out of stock

$9.99

SELMASONGS (JMLP) (SHM) (JPN)

by BJORK

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$28.99

SUGARHILL GANG (PORT)

by SUGARHILL GANG

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$10.99

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.
promoting relevance through notable postings ]
share it, buy it, sell it ]

A notem is a post that highlights an experience, idea, topic of interest, an event ... whatever a member believes worthy of discussion. Each notem becomes a pathway by which to make meaningful connections.

notems is a free, global social network that rewards members by the number and quality of notems they post.

notemote® © . Privacy Policy. Developed by Hartmann Software Group