The Reincarnationist Papers
07/04/2021
Tech executive D. Eric Maikranz hit the jackpot with his novel The Reincarnationist Papers which was made into the film Infinite starring Mark Wahlberg. Maikranz self-published the novel back in 2009 with an innovative crowd-sourced reward to anyone who helped him land a film deal. By chance a copy of the book was discovered in a hostel in Nepal by Rafi Crohn, who worked at a Hollywood production company. After many twists and turns over ten years, it was turned into an explosive over-the-top sci-fi adventure. I first heard about Maikranz' publishing journey on the Bestseller Experiment podcast hosted by authors Mark Stay and Mark Desvaux.
Maikranz's novel asks the question: "What if... you could live forever?" I mean, what could be more captivating than that?
The Reincarnationist Papers is a stunning and original first novel that exposes you to a fantastical world of people who live forever via reincarnation. You can't help but wonder how you would cope with the situations the narrator faces, whether it's his troubled life before he understands his reincarnations or the temptations of hedonism, lust and greed. If you liked Ken Grimwood's Replay, you will find this equally intriguing. It's a breezy summertime read, perfect for airport travel or hanging out at a beach.
Maikranz is working on a sequel, which will be a welcome follow-up to the slightly enigmatic ending.
The book is published by Blackstone and is also available on Audible.
- Amazon: The Reincarnationist Papers, Audible
- D. Erik Maikranz: Official Site, Reward
- Denver Post: From self-publishing to Hollywood
- Bestseller Experiment: Interview with Eric Maikranz