My name is Dr. Elizabeth Bannon, a woman who should not exist in this world, but due to an unknown mutation of my genes by an engineered agent, I have become what Dr. Marvin Speel wanted the human race to evolve to. I will continue to record the true record of world events and prevent rogue agencies from intervening in what should be the natural evolution of the human race and of the world order. See further story information below.
Editor: Moira Cross
"Thoroughly enjoyed another great story by Ben Kesp. It's engaging and vivid, full of detail and atmospheric tension"
Imelda
The greatest conspiracies are rarely built upon fiction. They begin with fragments of truth, concealed beneath secrecy, manipulated by power and protected by those prepared to do whatever is necessary to preserve them. Dr Elizabeth Bannon is a six-part novelette science fiction thriller that combines biotechnology, political conspiracy and philosophical questions about the future of humanity into a compelling narrative that continually challenges the reader's perception of reality.
The story follows Dr Elizabeth Bannon, a respected medical professional whose life changes dramatically after questioning the decisions of her superior, Dr Marvin Speel, at Claremont Hospital. What initially appears to be a professional disagreement soon reveals something far more disturbing. Elizabeth discovers evidence suggesting that patients are being exploited as part of a covert scientific programme whose objectives extend well beyond conventional medical research.
Determined to uncover the truth, Elizabeth finds herself stripped of her medical licence and forced into hiding. Refusing to abandon her principles, she begins an undercover investigation alongside Jacob Fontain, whose knowledge of unexplained events at Quesser Creek becomes the first step towards exposing a network of secret agencies operating beyond public accountability. Every discovery uncovers another layer of deception, drawing Elizabeth into a world where science, politics and military power have become dangerously intertwined.
Central to the conspiracy is Project God Trials, a clandestine operation responsible for the development of the AZ417 Serum. Presented as scientific advancement, the programme conceals a far darker ambition. Through genetic manipulation and the controversial Azack Programme, those behind Project God Trials seek nothing less than the re-engineering of the human race. Elizabeth's accidental exposure to the serum makes her unique. She becomes the only known individual to have successfully bonded with its effects, transforming her from investigator into the programme's most valuable target.
As the conspiracy expands, the novel introduces organisations whose motives are as complex as the questions they raise. Hidden high within the Siarc Mountain range, the Massomite Order of Monks appear to live lives devoted solely to prayer, scholarship and the production of their renowned Siarc Brew. Beneath this peaceful existence, however, lies a disciplined order whose members combine spiritual devotion with military training and protect one of humanity's greatest secrets: an underground library preserving the true history of civilisation, a record that must never fall into the hands of governments seeking to control it.
Elsewhere, the Arant Research Facility represents the ethical face of scientific discovery. Working against overwhelming odds, Dr Jessica Sali becomes instrumental in analysing Elizabeth's condition and developing an antidote to the devastating H48-64 virus released upon the population of Quesser Creek. Her work offers hope where scientific knowledge is shown to possess the power both to destroy and to save.
Adding another dimension to the story is The Order of the Secundo Aurora, led by Markus Ward. Through carefully orchestrated propaganda, the organisation spreads fear surrounding the arrival of a so-called Second Messiah and the return of an ancient extraterrestrial civilisation believed to have influenced humanity for thousands of years. Whether viewed as dangerous extremists or reluctant truth seekers, their presence challenges accepted history and forces readers to question where belief ends and manipulation begins.
Although filled with action, suspense and international conspiracy, Dr Elizabeth Bannon remains firmly centred upon its protagonist. Elizabeth is not driven by revenge or personal ambition. She is motivated by an unwavering commitment to truth, ethical responsibility and the protection of humanity from those willing to reshape civilisation without its knowledge or consent. Her medical background becomes as important as her courage, allowing reason and compassion to guide her through increasingly extraordinary circumstances.
Across six interconnected novelettes, the series steadily broadens its scope from a hospital investigation to a global struggle over science, history and the future of human evolution. Each instalment reveals another piece of a carefully constructed mythology in which ancient knowledge, advanced biotechnology and covert organisations become inseparable parts of a much larger narrative.