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In addition to the pandemic, natural disasters caused by the global climate crisis increased the interest in science fiction and fantasy books. Social science fiction books, guided by science and advanced technologies, and questioning social and societal judgments, shape the utopian reality by being inspired by scientific studies. Hidden between the lines of such books is “Is every civilization programmed to self-destruct?” the answers to the question illuminate people's bonds with the earth.

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ISTANBUL (TR) - In addition to science and technology, science fiction novels bearing traces of the past, future or the apocalyptic period invite readers to question life. Author Duygu Elçi Verpilleux brings a utopian reality to life by being inspired by the works of NASA and ESA, unlike classical science fiction novels, in her book titled "A Journey to the Center of the Universe in the Track of Time with Arthur", which she wrote in the genre of social fantasy science fiction. The book, which opens the door to different galaxies and universes, drags the readers into a space adventure that questions the concept of creation and its ties with the earth.

Space version of Lord of the Rings

Commenting on her book, Author Duygu Elçi Verpilleux said, “With my novel, I take the readers on an adventure from the past to the future, from the lost civilizations of the world to the different galactic civilizations of the universe. I would describe my book as a space version of The Lord of the Rings. In my book, I deal with the story of Peter and his smart watch Arthur, who belong to another race as half-human, half-alien, which started in Los Angeles on April 3, 2022, by making use of the studies carried out in the light of developments in space and astronomy. With this aspect, my book distinguishes itself from novels written in similar genres and gives life to a utopian reality, while drawing a rich universe picture for the readers by examining our life on earth, our questions about the universe, and our search for truth.”

The key to life is flooded with the continents Mu and Atlantis

The book, which traces the changing life of Peter, who leads a rather ordinary life, when he receives a signal from the closest solar system to Earth, Proxima Centauri, through his telescope, introduces the readers to ancient civilizations living on the legendary continents Mu and Atlantis. In her book, Duygu Elçi Verpilleux, based on the relationship between civilizations in different universes and different periods of the world, emphasizes that people move away from the meaning of life due to disagreements. Verpilleux explains the subject with these words: “When the ancient civilizations living in Mu and Atlantis lived in peace with extraterrestrials from the planets Xson and Genesia, and even signed a peace pact together, the differences of opinion of humanity come into play. Ideas that do not find the communication of these two different species with each other unethical, drags the society into civil war. During this war, the key to life and the technology of advanced civilizations, which made it possible to shorten interstellar travel in space, is also submerged along with the continents Mu and Atlantis. Humanity is losing its most precious jewel due to the lack of a culture of solidarity and understanding.

An adventure about the past, present and future

Author Duygu Elçi Verpilleux, in her book titled “A Journey Towards the Center of the Universe in the Track of Time with Arthur”, gives place to the plot of events that take place between the past, present and future. Stating that Peter's struggle to save the universe began with the discovery of the key to life in the oceans, the author said, "Peter and scientists reach information about the relations between people of advanced civilizations in the past with this key. The fact that Genesia, one of the planets in different universes, entered a radioactive and dark period after losing its sun Euphorisias, moves Peter and scientists into action. They show extraordinary power to prevent the danger that begins when the black hole formed in Genesia swallows everything that comes in front of it. The possibility of the planet to swallow the universe in which the world is located by creating a vacuum effect, drags them into a fierce struggle.

The adventure will continue with new books

Stating that the novel is the first book of a series, Duygu Elçi Verpilleux said, “Peter's and scientists' struggle to save parallel universes will continue with the new novels in the series. At different stages of my book, I also recommend songs for readers to listen to while reading. The legendary artist of the 1970s, David Bowie's Time, Deep Purple's Anthem and The Moody Blues' famous album Days of Future Passed are among the main ones.”