Percivious Insomnia

THE BOOK: Percivious Insomnia

PUBLISHED IN: 2020

THE AUTHORS: JJ Cook & AJ Cook, MD

THE EDITOR: Janet Layberry

THE PUBLISHER: FriesenPress

SUMMARY: As an unlikely collection of scientists and citizens come together in a race against the clock to find a cure, disturbing revelations about the underlying cause of the insomnia epidemic come to light that could completely unravel civilization as we know it… and throw into question humanity’s place in the universe.

The first book in the “Percivious” trilogy, Percivious Insomnia is a gripping work of contemporary fiction centered on an ominous and otherworldly mystery, and a story which brings together two unique perspectives to create a realistic medical thriller with an imaginative sci-fi twist.

A jetset thriller meets sci-fi adventure with an unforgettable cast of characters. Percivious Insomnia presents an alternative history so compelling that it could possibly be true. The first book in the Percivious Trilogy from husband and wife duo JJ Cook & AJ Cook MD. Percivious Insomnia sets a unique and original course for fiction of the future, and paints a timely, prescient portrait of today’s globalized society…and what may exist beyond the realm of our current understanding.

THE BACK STORY: “About 8 years ago it struck me. I said to my husband `Wouldn’t it be an interesting premise for a book if someone (or something) was able to exploit your sleep hours? It is the one thing that still remains ours, uninterrupted (for the most part)’. I didn’t know it at the time, but the book was hanging in in the balance as I waited for his reply. As it turned out he loved the idea and the premise for Percivious Insomnia was conceived.”

WHY THIS TITLE?: The definition of Percivious: 1 a) the ultimate in altruism 1b) Self sacrifice in order to benefit others with no regard to reward or reciprocity. “The ultimate in altruism lives at the heart of the Percivious Trilogy,” share JJ & AJ of their inspiration to pen this series. “Something pure that has been lost is now found in a new version of our own evolution.”

WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT TO READ IT? In a year as surreal and stressful as 2020 has been, it’s little wonder that people around the world are experiencing more sleepless nights than ever before; in fact, “sleep is emerging as the latest casualty of the COVID-19 crisis” according to a recent forum hosted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where experts called the current situation a “perfect storm of sleep problems” and noted the “severe” implications of chronic insomnia. In Percivious Insomnia – insomnia isn’t just an unfortunate side effect; it is the pandemic sweeping the globe, leaving people unable to function and society on the brink of collapse. Percivious Insomnia appeals to adult and young adult readers across demographics who are looking for an original story, one that’s never been told till now.

REVIEW COMMENTS:

“This was an unexpected thriller! It is a blend of genres driven by a cast of alternating characters. I think the way the characters shifted added a lot to the tension as it moved between them rapidly. The stories of each held tightly to the plot though as if the characters were marathoners running near each other and passing off the tale as they collided For the first part of the story I thought I had an idea of where things were going and then a wonderful turn comes along and things change, deepening the plot. A fast-paced medical/sci-fi thriller that is sure to be way more than readers anticipate.” — Diana (Lucretia) Stanhope, via NetGalley

“Unique premise and well-drawn characters, with plenty of “left turns” along the way to keep the reader intrigued. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and would recommend it to all readers searching for top-rate writing. Perfect summer read!” — Cindy McBride, via NetGalley

“There were definitely a lot of twists in this book that kept me on my toes. I haven’t been so engrossed in a thriller book like this in a long time. I read this almost in one setting. The characters and plot were well developed that it didn’t feel drawn out at any point. Great read!” — Jenn Kim, via NetGalley

“I really really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and the story kept my interest the entire way through. I thought the story was going to go one way and I was surprised by the way it did go. I am looking forward to the next in the series.” — Erika Estrela, NetGalley

AUTHOR PROFILE: JJ COOK’s background in marketing across a spectrum of industries (including technology, finance, and the arts) brings insight and depth to characters spanning an array of disciplines, ages, countries, and cultures.

AJ COOK, MD’s current role as chief of pediatric urology at the Alberta Children’s Hospital has allowed him the opportunity to author and contribute to numerous published studies, honing his writing skills, while his experience as a surgeon — as well as the relationships he’s developed with his young patients and their guardians — has contributed credibility and realism to the narrative.

They attribute the creation of Percivious Insomnia — the first volume in the Percivious Trilogy — to the marriage of their unique skills and perspectives.

AUTHOR COMMENTS: Drawing on AJ’s direct experience as a medical doctor and pediatric surgeon and JJ’s background across a range of industries, giving insight and depth to characters spanning an array of disciplines, ages, countries, and cultures, the “Percivious” trilogy sets a unique and original course for fiction of the future, and paints a timely, prescient portrait of today’s globalized society… and what may exist beyond the realm of our current understanding.

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WHERE TO BUY IT: Amazon, Barnes & noble, etc. One of summer 2020’s most exciting Canadian fiction debuts, Percivious Insomnia has been released in hardcover, paperback and ebook on August 4, 2020 wherever books are sold, with an audiobook edition to follow in Fall 2020 exclusively through Audible.

PRICE: Prices in US dollars: ebook $5.99; paperback $9.99; hardcover $18.99

CONTACT THE AUTHORS: Find the authors of Instagram and Facebook (@percivious), and at https://percivious.com/