The Reincarnationist Papers, D. Eric Maikranz
The Reincarnationist Papers, D. Eric Maikranz
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The Reincarnationist Papers

Author: D. Eric Maikranz

Narrator: Michael David Axtell, Bronson Pinchot

Unabridged: 13 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/04/2021

Synopsis

“For fans of The Matrix and Memento, a twisty, exciting adventure!”—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander seriesThe basis for the major motion picture InfiniteDiscovered as three notebooks in an antique store in Rome at the turn of the millennium, The Reincarnationist Papers offers a tantalizing glimpse into the Cognomina, a secret society of people who possess total recall of their past lives.Evan Michaels struggles with being different, with having the complete memories of two other people who lived sequentially before him. He fights loneliness and believes he is unique until he meets Poppy. She recognizes his struggle because she is like him, except that she is much older, remembering seven consecutive lives. But there is something else she must share with Evan—she is a member of the secretive Cognomina. They are, in effect, immortals—compiling experiences and skills over lifetimes into near superhuman abilities that they have used to drive history over centuries.Poppy invites Evan into the Cognomina, but he must face their tests before entering this mysterious society as their equal.

About D. Eric Maikranz

D. Eric Maikranz has had a multitude of lives in this lifetime. As a world traveler, he was a foreign correspondent while living in Rome, translated for relief doctors during a cholera epidemic, and was once forcibly expelled from the nation of Laos. He has worked as a tour guide, a radio host, a bouncer, and as a Silicon Valley software executive. His first novel, The Reincarnationist Papers, was adapted into the Paramount Pictures film Infinite.

About Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot began talking at 9 months of age. Today, half a century later, he talks into a microphone in a soundproof booth for a living. In between, he attended Yale University as well as the acting programs at Shakespeare & Co. and Circle-in-the-Square, logged in well over 200 episodes of television, starred or costarred in a bouquet of films, plays, musicals, and Shakespeare on Broadway and in London, and developed a passion for Greek revival architecture.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jess ~has abandoned GR~ on September 21, 2021

The Reincarnationist Papers started strong with a fascinating premise and a compelling protagonist. However, the book suffered from a serious case of plot bloat, with huge swaths of the book that were ultimately unrelated to the overall story and an ending that made it feel like the book got lost an......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on April 09, 2014

Per FTC rules: I received this book as a GoodReads First Reads giveaway. I have no idea how to react to this book. It nods toward Dan Brown's Angels and Demons, with a hint of Forrest Gump type historical events, while masquerading as a philosophy and/or religion tome, all the while purporting to be......more

Goodreads review by Kerry on June 15, 2021

I watched the movie based on this book a few days ago and it was okay (an action flick with a reincarnation premise which interested me). I noticed in the credits it was "based" on a novel and was curious...wow! The book is NOTHING like the movie and it was an incredibly pleasant surprise!!! I reall......more

Goodreads review by Halcyon (sadly in hiatus) on October 29, 2022

Not an honest review. Although this book had its flaws, it's been soo long since I've read a sci-fi, and purely because of the exhilaration I felt at reading one, I gave this four stars. Read it at your own risk.......more

Goodreads review by Anna on March 04, 2021

I was sent this book to review for the author. Dr Eric Maikranz and even have a podcast episode coming out this Sunday with the author of this book and his journey (humble brag) my podcast is called the banana show and it's available on youtube and other platforms such as google podcast , Apple podc......more

Quotes

“For fans of The Matrix and Memento, a twisty, exciting adventure!” Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series

“The Reincarnationist Papers is a book sprung from an imaginative premise: the existence of a secret society, called Cognomina, whose members have the ability to remember everything from their past lives.” O, The Oprah Magazine

“Maikranz’s debut presents an epic vision of history, ultimate double-crosses, and a vision of morality where death and loss are merely setbacks in the search for wealth, acclaim, and a life without regret. His thrilling and haunting novel questions the point of religion, morality, and friendship when one can live for many lifetimes. Already slated to be a motion picture, this is a fascinating and fast-paced story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.” Library Journal (starred review)

“Maikranz’s spellbinding dark fantasy debut offers a fresh take on the concept of reincarnation…Presented as a true account of the Cognomina society unearthed from an antique store in Rome, this nail-biting mystery builds slowly, with Evan’s search to understand his identity propelling the plot forward before the action kicks into high gear in the final act. The high stakes and clever premise of Maikranz’s thrilling debut successfully evoke a sense of wide-eyed awe.” Publishers Weekly

“Multilayered and complex, The Reincarnationist Papers opens a door into a world that seems both plausible and fantastical. Maikranz succeeds at mixing philosophy and history with a highly suspenseful plot, resulting in a book that’s both thought-provoking and entertaining.” Sarina Dahlan, author of Reset

“D. Eric Maikranz has a gift for the suspenseful…I found the opinions on religion and spirituality from the perspective of immortals very compelling. The story itself was well told and the premise intriguing enough for me to hope for a sequel on the future lives of the members of the Cognomina.” Book Junkie Reviews

Awards

  • Oprah Magazine Pick
  • Shondaland Pick
  • BookBub Editors' Pick
  • Electric Literature
  • Marie Claire Magazine Pick
  • Writer's Digest Pick
  • Tor.com Reviewers' Choice
  • Voice Arts Award
  • Reading the West Book Award
  • Colorado Book Award
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