The author crafts the story in such a way that it is almost hypnotic

Ai: Opening by George St. Georges is a captivating puzzle book involving secret societies, powerful citizenry, and ancient customs. Walt Walls is a student at Credence University, a Christian college on the island of Ai. His worldview is innocent and pure in his small bubble; that is, until some of his classmates begin to share passages from the King James Bible that haven’t been read closely for thousands of years. Soon, bizarre dreams and nightmares start to plague Walt, wherein he sees himself as a soldier conquering lands and being offered two female children as wives.

The appalling nightmares haunt Walt to the point where he begins a search to unravel their meaning only to discover a twisted, thought- provoking maze of hidden messages in plain sight, traumatized friends and mentors, and depraved ancient practices that continue to this very day.

Wow, where do I start? This book is so difficult to summarize because it’s fascinating and mind-bending at the same time. I can’t say I’ve ever read anything quite like it, but at the same time, it has a feeling of comfort and familiarity to it, like seeing “A Beautiful Mind,” but in written form. This book does not shy away from discussing what is actually written about Moses and Yahweh in the Old Testament and parts of the Talmud, so be prepared to dive deeper into these elements of the story with both caution and an open mind, particularly if you are religious or highly sensitive.

Although the subject matter gets quite dark,  the author crafts the story in such a way that it is almost hypnotic; you want to keep reading even though you’re horrified by what you might discover. It’s probably the most bizarre page- turner I’ve ever read, and I’m not normally a fan of books that are over 600 pages, but this one kept my interest.

This book will likely appeal to “truthers” and those who find conspiracies about “the elites” not just interesting, but factual. I found the arguments made in this book to be highly thought-provoking and something to ponder over with God. The idea that secret societies in charge of the world are doing such atrocities is not new to me, but finding out how they justified it was.

To be clear, this book doesn’t appear to be coming out against people of faith, particularly followers of Jesus’ teachings, but it does force one to look closely at some of the Old Testament biblical heroes to see what, if anything, we can glean about their true characters. It will challenge religious thinking, but shouldn’t be construed as a Bible for atheists. It’s much more complicated and complex than that, which is why it’s so difficult to classify. You’ll study words, pictures, and passages like you’re on some sort of archeological excavation; whether you buy the argument presented at the end is up to you, but it’s something to think about, nonetheless.

Ai: Opening by George St. Georges is a fascinating study of culture, beliefs, and cults, as well as a call to action to continue to expose and stop these atrocities from happening in the real world. This book will likely reward repeat readers who choose to go back to the beginning after reaching the end. Everything is not as it seems; even the typos may be clues hidden within. It is well- crafted and expertly written, and likely anonymously, which makes me wonder…who actually wrote this book and how do they know what they know? It’s all food for thought