Puramore - The Lute of Pythagoras

Captain George Smythe spills his blood for The Cause before he has a conscious thought as to either its true nature or his role as its leader in the distant future. His mortal and immortal enemy nearly slays him whilst he's on holiday in Mexico touring pre-Columbian archaeological sites. The Nagual shaman who rescues him from death realizes his potential to wield Puramore for the thirteenth and last time as he brings him back to life. General Sir George Smythe, Team Alpha, Juan and their quantum computer battle Wingtip, an avatar of China's first emperor, and spirit forces at his command to turn the tide of mankind's survival dilemma decidedly in their favour. In order to prevail against their mortal and immortal foe, they marshal all the intellectual resources at their disposal to overcome Wingtip's spiritual advantage. Time is of the essence since their foe is on the brink of delivering the final coup d'état to mankind.In the end, only the wielder of Puramore possesses an advantage over humanity's ancient nemesis. Will George Smythe prove himself worthy to acquire the Sword of Destiny?*. *. *"e;...Superb!!!I have difficulty searching for words that truly express my thoughts on the book. From the first sentence I was captivated. All my interests seem to be combined into this one book: Da Vinci, Imhotep, celestial and human spirituality and it's exploration, references to astral-planing (in a sense), shamanism, technology well beyond our grasp at this point, I could go on and on. I absolutely admire how you were able to take all these concepts and intricately weave them together to form such an amazing and unparalleled novel. It was so impressively idiomatic, without grandiloquence, that I felt as though I had a true glimpse into the future. I am truly looking forward to the sequel. -Kelly Wright, GoodreadsGoogle AI ​​​​​​ Puramore: The Lute of Pythagoras is a science fiction novel by Steven Wood Collins. The story is set in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and follows General Sir George Smythe as he battles a sinister supernatural civilization to save humanity's soul from extinction. The novel explores themes of utopian and dystopian societies, bioengineering, spirituality, and advanced technology, weaving together concepts from folklore, science, and mythology to depict a struggle for mankind's future. Key elements of the book:Genre: Science Fiction, specifically dystopian and utopian fiction, with elements of folklore and alternate realities. Protagonist: General Sir George Smythe, a British Army officer who becomes a key figure in humanity's struggle for survival. Antagonist: An avatar of China's first emperor, named Wingtip, along with accompanying spirit forces. Core Conflict: The story revolves around a choice humanity must make between submitting to a sinister supernatural civilization or a utopian bioengineering paradigm. The Puramore: A central element, the "e;Puramore"e; (or "e;Lute of Pythagoras"e;), is a talisman that plays a crucial role in overcoming the antagonist and achieving apotheosis (a state of spiritual enlightenment) for humanity. It's a quest for mankind's spiritual advantage against an immortal enemy, according to Amazon.com.Themes: The novel incorporates themes of genetics, quantum computing, spiritual warfare, the nature of the soul, and the future of human existence. Puramore: The Lute of Pythagoras is a complex narrative that combines mystical and technological elements to explore the potential future paths of humanity.