In 2018, archaeologist Ron Jackson makes a shocking discovering in Antarctica that rewrites the history of the human race. Unfortunately, he disappears shortly after making this discovery, without a chance to reveal the proof of his true theory of human origins to the world. Twenty years later, the first manned mission to Mars ends in disaster, with only one astronaut returning in a ship that crashes in the Indian Ocean, holding samples that might prove not only this theory but a connection between Earth and Mars that nobody thought possible. Then Ron Jackson’s wife is murdered, reopening the case to his disappearance and drawing connections between his discovery and the fossil found on Mars. How are events on two different planets connected? The Fossil, by Joshua T. Calvert, is an amazing adventure of mystery and intrigue that will keep you reading – and guessing – to the last page.

The Fossil is a perfect combination of science fiction and mystery. Mars is intriguing, and Joshua T. Calvert has written a tale that ties the history of the planets together in an amazing way that holds true to what we know of human evolution while pointing out that things could have been more different than we think. Every character in this novel is amazing and interesting, as their separate adventures slowly tie together in a larger story that leads to revelations in the end. The science is explained in a way that makes things easy to understand – in fact, it’s so well written that you can practically see yourself in the book with the characters, which makes this an amazing tale. I had a hard time putting this book down! It’s exciting, interesting, entertaining, and will leave you wanting more. A highly recommended read.

The Fossil is a work of fiction in the science fiction, suspense, and thriller sub-genres, and was penned by author Joshua T. Calvert. The work is intended for the general reading audience and takes us to a not-too-distant future after the mysterious disappearance of an archaeologist more than two decades prior. Our protagonists are Agatha Devenworth and Pano Hofer, thrown together to investigate the later death of the archaeologist’s wife, who unwittingly begins to uncover a connection to the first manned mission to Mars. As the plot takes them to the stars and back, conspiracies unravel and secrets abound in this truly thrilling conceptual mystery tale.

Author Joshua T. Calvert has crafted a magnificent work of fiction that will really make its readers think. One of the features which I found particularly impressive about this piece was its attention to detail in every instance of person and place, weaving an intricate tapestry of storytelling that ties up every loose end in a marvelous package by the mystery’s conclusion. The lead characters, too, were very enigmatic and far from the traditional hard-boiled approach, with bold dialogue and a naturalistic presentation that helps readers relate to them as central figures. And for sci-fi readers, the second half of the novel really amps up the atmospheric and conceptual details as we step into a bold new world of technology and its many deadly secrets. Overall, I would highly recommend The Fossil to fans of thrilling mysteries, tense, thought-provoking drama, and science fiction enthusiasts everywhere.