Probability Chain

Probability Chain #1

by Regan Keeter

- Out of Print -

Genres: Science Fiction

94 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Zoeytron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intriguing premise, but at only 94 pages, there is not nearly enough there into which to sink my fangs. I will say that the concept of probability chains (or new dimensions) spinning off at points in life that seem insignificant, but that go on to thrive in and of themselves is fantastic. The doctor in the story, one Dr. Stort, a short hairy man with hairy palms - what in the world? Yikes!

This was loaned to me by a goodreads buddy who won it in a giveaway, thank you.

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a goodreads first reads giveaway. Thank you to the author, Regan Keeter, for sending this to me and allowing me to read it.

Have you ever had a weird day, or even a weird week? Things just seem to happen one right after the other and there are few answers? Brian Dore is experiencing some weird stuff. A burglar breaks into the house Brian and his former guardian John live in. After an encounter with the burglar he remembers a gun stashed in the house for protection. When he finds the spot and reaches for the gun, he finds a note, saying only "The police will get here in time".

Brian goes to a hotel later that night until the police can sort out the details. The concierge hands him a plain brown envelope that has a mysterious bottle of pills inside. There is a note inside saying to take one of the pills as soon as he can. This is also written in the same handwriting as the previous note.

You thought that was weird, just wait until after he.....well, you'll just have to read it.

This is an interesting concept with lots going on in a very short period of time. I would probably say this isn't my normal book I'd pluck of the shelf. But it definitely has my interest piqued enough to continue on with the series. I enjoyed the book and am glad I read it.

[Freddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in the mail today after winning it from a Goodreads Firstreads. I figured it was a short read (at 94 pages), and just spent the last couple of hours reading through it.

This isn't the typical genre I'd love to read, but straight from the beginning Regan Keeter hooks the reader, and they just can't put it down. Brian is a strong enough character that they will continue reading in hopes of finding out what's going on. After finishing this book I can't wait to get my hands on the next ones.

Regan has a great writing style, giving just enough description and not over doing it with elaborate details. I was hooked from the very first moment, getting thrown into a story line where a woman materializes in air, her neck sliced opened, and slowly bleeding to death on the streets. Then being introduced to Brian, who comes across the mangled murdered body of the old man that lives downstairs. (Because this is within the first 12 pages I'm not marking that as spoiler.) This book was pretty much non stop action—always revealing new information and keeping the reader entertained. I couldn't put this book down, even though this isn't the typical genre I'd enjoy.

I found the characters entertaining, the plot line unique and interesting, and the writing style and narration wonderful. The story mainly follows Brian, but at key points in the story it'll switch to another character, either to reveal essential plot information, or to show a scene through a different character's eyes.

I am glad I won this, because I probably wouldn't have picked up the book otherwise. It is definitely a book worth reading (and I hope the other parts are just as addictive!)

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book through Goodreads first reads.

I think what I liked the most about this book was the whole concept of the alternate worlds and being able to travel to them. I have always found them to be interesting to read about, and I felt like Keeter wrote about them in a unique way which seemed realistic in the novel. At the beginning of the novel, I would have had no idea that this was about alternate worlds and traveling to them, but that was a nice surprise.

I also found Brian to be an interesting main character. I'm looking forward to finding out more about him and how he deals with everything that has been thrown at him.

The story is small since it is only the first part, but I didn't mind it. I read it in one sitting. Even though I would have loved to read more, it was good that it didn't drag on. I do plan to eventually read the second in the series once I have more time.

I am glad that I got a copy of this book for free and I look forward to reading more. Overall I would give this book four out of five stars.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I start the review, I must say I did not buy this book. I received a copy from Regan Keeter through the first reads giveaway (BTW thank you!!!). Now with that out of the way...it's time to begin the review.

This book was rather interesting from the get-go. I don't normally see many books start out the way Probability Chain did. Majority of people aren't automatically slammed with brutality or murder. However, that's what made me love this book to begin with. Then throughout the novel, a fight between a medical company and one person in occurred albeit the certain person didn't know what was going on.

Now I love reading books with medical information or rather, books that revolve around that type of topic. Maybe that's why the book hit home for me. To each their own, I suppose.

In the end, all I can say is that the book had action, a plot (unlike a lot of books out nowadays), and interesting and scarred characters. Although their past wasn't hinted at, the actions that occurred in the book make a person wonder what could have led them to make the decisions they had. That is precisely why I eagerly await to read the next part of Probability Chain.

My only regret about the book is that it was short. I desperately wanted the story to go on.

[John Boettcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first part of the serial novel was good. It kept the reader in suspense with incredible things that were happening from the first page on.

About halfway through the first book, the story bring in other characters that are very rapidy introduced at all and it makes the last half of the book a bit confusing in my opinion.

The ending was great with a great cliffhanger, and I'm sure that a lot of my questions in the second half of the first book will be significantly answered in the following books Keeter publishes.

I liked the first edition in that it did not have any unnecessary words that cluttered up the plot.everything was put there for a reason. The prose was to the point and plot, rather than character driving.

I am looking forward to the next installments of his novel as I suspect that many of the questions most readers have will be answered in the subsequent installments of the book.
Because the next installment comes out this month, I would suggest reading this first installment of the book for more good things are sure to follow.

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probability Chain, part one, begins with the life of Brian Dore, a teenager living with an elderly man who took him in after his parents' deaths. In the middle of the night Brian hears a thump in the house and discovers an intruder has killed his guardian. Brian runs to his room to grab a gun hidden underneath his mattress, but instead finds a note saying the police will get there in time. After Brian relays his experience to the police, he begins to stay at a hotel because his home has now become a crime scene. The story continues with a mysterious package and note being left at the hotel for Brian. This package contains a new drug developed by the company Omega, where Brian has an internship. The note tells Brian to take just one pill and suddenly he enters a world that is not his own.
Probability Chain was an amazing book! I loved the mystery, action, and suspense that encompassed the whole story. I definitely cannot wait to read the next installment! And I would also like the thank the author, Regan Keeter, for listing the giveaway for this great book.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received a free copy from the author through the Goodreads First Reads program in exchange for an honest review.*

Probability Chain was a beautifully written novel with a fantastically twisted plot. I began reading this novel with mixed feelings; I was afraid this would just be a cheap sci-fi novel with minimal plot. Fortunately, my fears were laid to rest within the first twenty pages. The characters could have been a little bit more developed, but, other than that, this was a sensational book.

My favorite part of this book was the imagery. Every single scene made the reader feel as if he or she was in the room with the protagonist living the story alongside him. If the first part of this serial novella was this good, then I can't wait to read part two!

P.S.- A big thank you to the author for giving me a chance to read Probability Chain! I really enjoyed it!

[Ren Sargent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received Probability Chain Part One by Regan Keeter through Goodreads' First Reads Program for free; my thoughts and opinions are not bias.

A Willowood book review:



Despite some lack of details and grammatical errors this book was surprisingly good! It definitely keeps you guessing about where Brian's adventure will take him next and if he will survive the Probability Chains. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested. Just a warning: I feel that this book is kind of the prologue to the entire series. It gives a sort of background to everything that happens, but once you get to the end of the book everything connects and it leaves you guessing with a GREAT cliff hanger :)
Happy reading, everyone

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received my copy of Probability Chain Part 1 after winning it through Goodreads First Reads.
First, I want to say that if I had read all the parts together, I'm sure I would have given the story at least four stars. I feel cheap for giving three stars just because I've only read the first installment, but Part 1 is only set up without a single conclusion, big or small, which was a let down, even if it was expected.
That being said, I believe this to be a great set up for a story. It's just crazy enough to keep you on your toes and keep you speculating. I would have preferred a bit more development of Brian's character. I only got a taste of what has and is happening to him, not who he is, but that may only be a result of the length of Part 1 instead of the writing itself.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.

Super fast-paced read that left me hanging on for more. I was sucked in instantly and was thrown into the chaos that has become Brian's life. Add to this a company who's CEO is into highly questionable experimental drugs and I knew I was in for a treat.

Absolutely loved the story and the chaos surrounding the situation Brian finds himself. The only downside for me is that the book is written as a serial novel. This is only do to my own personal preferences and has nothing to do with the story itself. Now I'm left dying to get my hands on the next part.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.

I don't often read serial novels, so I was not sure what to expect. Well, I am very glad I had the opportunity to read this one.

This is Part 1 of 4, and it ends in one hell of a cliffhanger. However, I knew from the start that I was only getting the beginning of the story.

This part had action, murder, mystery, mind-bending scientific experiments, weird multiple dimensions and pseudo time-travel. So much interesting information packed into only 94 pages!

I want to take a chance and try to acquire the rest of the story. I think it will definitely be worth my time.

[Leslie Fears · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probability Chain is an excellent sci-fi fantasy. I was engrossed from the first page. The protagonist ends up questioning everything he once thought was real--and it almost has that same effect on the reader.

Mr. Keeter is an excellent writer. His attention to detail and genius imagination allow the reader to truly experience the story. It's a great escape, and one that makes you think. Highly recommend.

[Wendy C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probability Chain Part 1 by Regan Keeter

In the Probability Chain Part 1 you have a woman that appears out of know where onto a highway. Her throat had been cut and was bleeding and the one word she was able to get out was Brian. Next, you have Brian waking up because he hears a thump downstairs. He is worried about John, his guardian, that something may have happened to him or someone may have broken into the house. Brian goes downstairs and finds that John is dead and there is an intruder in the house. Brian calls 911 and runs back upstairs for his gun where he finds a note telling him that the police will get there in time. Brian is really confused but ends up getting out of the house and flags down the police. This is the start of his rollercoaster ride that he now calls life.
Brian ends up staying at a hotel where he was left a package at the front desk. Inside the package were a bottle of pills and a note telling him to take one as soon as possible. Brian starts to think about the conversation he had at Omega (his employer) and the drug the janitor was talking about.

After Brian goes to his room he debates about taking the pill but ends up taking it and after a couple minutes pass he starts to convulse and blacks out. He ends up in a club and a woman who spoke a different language comes up to him and speaks to him. Then all hell breaks loose and the girl and Brian are running for their lives. All the while Brian thinks it is all just a dream.
The people from Omega want Brian and the pills back so they basically kidnap him and force him to take another pill so they can analyze where he goes and what happens when he blacks out.
Probability Chain Part 1 was a very short read. It grabs your attention from the start and the action never stops. I don’t know if you feel like you are on a roller coaster ride because of the length of the book or because things just keep on happening or maybe because it’s a combination of both. Whatever the reason, you cannot put the book down.

Regan Keeter gives the reader just enough to peak their interest before he leads you to someone else and their point of view. Keeter’s has given the reader some interesting characters, and a fabulous plot line. His writing style is pleasing and perfect for this genre of writing.
I think the story line has great promise and it will be interesting to see how the whole story turns out.

Definitely a good read! And I can’t wait for the next installment.

*I won this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaway. In no way has this influenced my rating or opinion of this book.*

3.8 Stars

[Wendy C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probability Chain Part 1 by Regan Keeter

In the Probability Chain Part 1 you have a woman that appears out of know where onto a highway. Her throat had been cut and was bleeding and the one word she was able to get out was the name Brian. Next, you have Brian waking up because he hears a thump downstairs. He is worried about John, his guardian, that something may have happened to him or someone may have broken into the house. Brian goes downstairs and finds that John is dead and there is an intruder in the house. Brian calls 911 and runs back upstairs for his gun where he finds a note telling him that the police will get there in time. Brian is really confused but ends up getting out of the house and flags down the police. This is the start of his roller coaster ride that he now calls life.

Brian ends up staying at a hotel where he was left a package at the front desk. Inside the package were a bottle of pills and a note telling him to take one as soon as possible. Brian starts to think about the conversation he had at Omega (his employer) and the drug the janitor was talking about.

After Brian goes to his room he debates about taking the pill but ends up taking it and after a couple minutes pass he starts to convulse and blacks out. He ends up in a club and a woman who spoke a different language comes up to him and speaks to him. Then all hell breaks loose and the girl and Brian are running for their lives. All the while Brian thinks it is all just a dream.

The people from Omega want Brian and the pills back so they basically kidnap him and force him to take another pill so they can analyze where he goes and what happens when he blacks out.

Probability Chain Part 1 was a very short read. It grabs your attention from the start and the action never stops. I don’t know if you feel like you are on a roller coaster ride because of the length of the book or because things just keep on happening or maybe because it’s a combination of both. Whatever the reason, you cannot put the book down.
Regan Keeter gives the reader just enough to peak their interest before he leads you to someone else and their point of view. Keeter’s has given the reader some interesting characters, and a fabulous plot line. His writing style is pleasing and perfect for this genre of writing.

I think the story line has great promise and it will be interesting to see how the whole story turns out.

Definitely a good read! And I can’t wait for the next installment.

*I won this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaway. In no way has this influenced my rating or opinion of this book.*

3.8 Stars

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a Goodreads First Reads giveaway, and was very excited to receive it, as I am a sci-fi fan. The premise of the book deals with the existence of parallel universes, a concept that has been explored in the past, but this book has a twist I am not familiar with in any other treatment.

Whenever a person makes a choice, it would seem that all other possible outcomes are eliminated; that is not the case in Probability Chain. Rather, every choice that is made results in the outcome that we experience, as well as a different outcome for every other possible choice that was not made that occur in these parallel universes. The catch here involves a discovery that enables people to travel between these existences.

The protagonist, Brian Dore, is working as an intern in the company that has made this discovery, and has unwittingly become involved in the top-secret project. The action is fast-paced, and the story is well-written. The reason I only give it three stars is the fact that the book is short, and there is no resolution at the end. I understand that this is the first of a series, but I prefer a more complete story. With an infinite number of universes, it would have been fairly easy to continue this particular story line to its completion and still have unlimited possibilities for a series. However, I am intrigued enough that I will likely continue with at least the second book, just to see how things work out for Brian.

UPDATE: I have now finished the entire four-part series (available from Amazon for Kindle), and I have to say I was thrilled with it! The continuation of the story contains revelations about Brian's life in his "reality" that help answer many of the questions left hanging in Part 1. It also extends the plot from the first part, fleshing out the characters from this alternate reality, explaining their motivations, truly breathing life into them, and leading to what is not a complete resolution, but rather a point at which this part of the story effectively ends, and another will be made possible (and available next October!)

Author Regan Keeter has managed to create an entire reality populated by characters his readers will care about, as well as some that will be reviled; in other words, a reality much like our own in many ways, yet different enough that it could never be mistaken for "home."

Without giving away too much, I will say that there is a twist at the end of the series that was totally unexpected, and which guarantees extraordinary possibilities for future installments of Probability Chain series and Brian Dore. I look forward to reading them!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brian Dore awoke from a sound sleep to the realization - someone was in the house. Hearing a thud, he must bring himself to go downstairs where he discovers the lifeless body of the man who had been his guardian since he was orphaned at the age of 13, five years ago. Now the intruder has turned on him. Brian had found a note (the first of several) which claims the police will arrive in time. As he runs into the street he does hear sirens and soon the police presence drives the intruder away.

Brian checks into a hotel, his home being wrapped in bright crime scene tape. An unlabeled bottle of pills awaits him. Is this one of the super secret projects from Omega? He had been interning at the giant pharmaceutical company for the summer, he knew the rumors about the latest superdrug. How this bottle wound up in his room is anybody's guess but there is another note and he isn't sure what to do until he finally swallows one pill.

After the convulsions end he finds himself - well he isn't sure where he is or who these people are or exactly why he's there. Brian will soon realize nothing will ever be the same again.

This is part one of a serial book - I received an Advance Release copy through Goodreads. This author has written a very readable, well thought out book which is more than capable of pulling the reader in. I am more than ready for Part 2. I doubt it will disappoint, probably I will be sitting there muttering "OK, where is Part three - I'm ready".

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not my normal book review. Regan Keeter may be the author of the future. He's stumbled upon something that I've been expecting for many years.

In the 50's & 60's there was a weekly TV series called 'The Twilight Zone.' People patiently sat in front of their TV sets & counted down the minutes until it aired so they could be 'spooked' into the unknown for another week. The show was eventually cancelled, much to the dismay of its huge following. Mr. Keeter writes a plot very similar to the writer of that series.

Mr. Keeter's talent for writing haunting stories does not appear to be limited to the writing of paperbacks. He shows promise as a screenwriter - if he can continue to write in the same style. He has several options in his future.

The 1st is the writer of a weekly TV series - with his uniquely & historically popular story content. The 2nd is turning Parts 1-4 into a movie script. A 3rd (& he's already begun that) by ending each of his 4 books (Parts 1-4) as though he were ending a chapter within a book. This necessitates the reader to purchase the next book in the series to see the continuation and/or ending of the plot. This may be the wave of the future for authors & book publishers.

As for the story itself - I only wish the author would give us a more vivid background & description of the main characters so I can visualize them better.

[Roger · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads giveaway, so I felt required to read it. And it started great. Nice opening scenes and expositions. The idea that a drug company developed a pill that allows you to skip to different dimensions was compelling. But the way it plays out was ludicrous. The author explains how the drug company barely knew how the pill worked--rats would come back deeply injured or not come back at all. Then the first human to experience the drug goes to a horrible place and thus begins the premise of an entirely different culture in a region where the US stands today. The building of this fantasy takes up the rest of the book, controlled, seemingly by the Robed One, who can appear and disappear at will. So much is left unexplained or is so ridiculous that it's unbelievable. The plot is hard to follow and confusing at times. In this "fantasy world" where everything is so primitive and people live harsh lies, the hero, Brian, gets his hand chopped off in a medical procedure to remove the "honesty chip" which keeps the population in line. In this primitive world, the drunken doctor doing the procedure slaps a new hand on Brian after chopping off his hand. Miraculously built by the doctor and one of the few techies remaining in this world, the hand heals and is useful just seconds later. Real believable! And now I see there's a full series of this book. Will I be reading the second in the series? Not even if I get it for free.

[Georgiann Hennelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Brian Dore woke up from a sound sleep- when he heard a noise down stairs. Thinking it was his elderly guardian John making a midnight snack, he hears a thud and goes to investigate he sees a light moving around, he realizes someone is in the house, he picks up the phone and dials 911 and than drops the phone to go investigate. He finds John dead in the kitchen. The intruder attacks him Brian manages to get away and make it to his bedroom, where he looks under his bed for the gun he has there it is gone , there is only a note telling him the police will get there in time. He manages to escape out his window and jump to the ground when the police get there they question him about what happened, they than take him to a motel for the night. Where a mysterious bottle of pills is waiting for him at the desk instructing him to take one. Brian wors as a n intern at Omega corp. This is a fast paced sci-fi fantasy. I had no idea at first that this book was about being able to travel to alternate worlds. I look forward to reading more books by Regan Keeter

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

First and foremost, I won this book as part of GoodReads' First Reads Giveaway.

That being said, this book was well-written (though there were a few minor typos, such as "your" instead of "you") and engaging (I read the whole thing the day I received it, despite being in the middle of another novel).

However, being only part of a whole novel, it is challenging to review. At a mere 95 pages, I don't feel as if I have reached the "meat" of the novel yet and, therefore, my impression of the novel as a whole may differ. Though I find the concept intriguing and thus far the story has been presented well, I'm just left with the nagging feeling like I stopped reading a good book half way through.

Therefore, I am both a little angry that I now have to go buy the rest of it and a little impressed with the marketing strategy (give almost 100 pages away for free to reel them in and then make them pay for the rest of it). At least the rest of the novel is fairly priced ($4 for the whole thing via Amazon Kindle or $1 for each subsequent part) and I'll get to, hopefully, have all my questions answered.

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway.

I thought this was a great read and is the 1st of a 4 part serial story. This part doesn’t give a lot of details about the characters but is driven by constant action. My experience is that the character development builds as the series continues. This is speculative fiction dealing with alternatives realties/alternative universes that may or may not have the chance to alter history.

Brian is the main character who is interning for a pharmaceutical company, Omega, who possibly are conducting experimental drug trials on people. It’s confusing at times because you don’t really know who is pulling the strings, sometimes it seems that maybe the alternate Brian or maybe it’s Omega. Brian’s has a series of effects dramatically changing his life. He has a wild dream, only to find out it may not have been a dream after all when he meets the women in the hospital. This part ends with Brian taking another pill.

I have read a lot of serialized fiction this year and have really enjoyed them. This one is no different and I will be finishing the series.

[Lori Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won the probability chain part one from goodreads first and Regan Keeter sent me the book i received it on Monday and immediately opened it and started to read. I was kind of disappointed that it wad only 94 pages long. But i continued to read it, n then i was hooked i loved the book it was full of action and alot of mystery from beginning to the very end. The view is from a boys perspective which isn't my usual reads, but i thought it was an amazing storyline n i was immersed in his life n the story as it unfolded immediately. I definitely wish i had the rest of the books. I can't wait to read the rest and find out what happens. I also luv that it uses two different realities. Overall so far i luv it. I can't wait to find out who this mystery girl is who drops out from no where with no vocal chords, and what the pills really do. If u r reading this review u need to get this series immediately its a great read no matter what ur genre. I am so glad and extremely lucky that i was given the chance to win this book and be able to give this review thanks u for the opportunity Goodreads Firsts and Mr. Regan Keeter

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book through First Reads, which did not affect my rating or feelings toward this book.

Probability Chain, Part I was an interesting read. It appears that it is his debut novel, at least based on Goodreads, and this is unsurprising to me. I say this based only on the writing, which seems at times to be tentative, or at least lacking in flow. I think this might stem from the fact that according to the back of the book and his Goodreads bio, Mr. Keeter is a technical writer, and I think that some of the brusque style necessary for this profession is bleeding over into the narrative voice. I think with a little more practice writing fiction will iron out this issue.

The story itself is intriguing, and overall the character and plot development seems promising. Granted, I am having a difficult time rating this book overall, since it is only the first 90 pages of the book, and was really only enough to give me a taste of what was to come.

I would definitely like to read the rest of the book, though I'm not sure that my rating will go up after reading the whole thing.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book for free on Goodreads First Reads in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book! The writing is exceptional. The storyline drew me in even though I felt as if I was on a speeding train ready to go off the tracks. I don't mean that in a bad way, the story is exciting, fast paced but I didn't know what was going on and kept trying to catch up. Its short with just enough information to keep the reader wanting to come back for more, and there's supposed to be 3 more parts. I'm not sure this is my preferred genre, although I'm not sure what this would even beconsidered, Sci Fi maybe? Alternate realities is beyond my comprehension, but the summary on the giveaway was enough to catch my interest. This review of mine is kind of jumbled, I need to edit it so that it makes more sense. This are just some random thoughts I had after reading the book.

[Skyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I received a free copy of this book through the GoodReads First Reads Giveaway.

Now, because I have only read part one of this book, I find it quite challenging to write a thorough and detailed review of Probability Chain. While the general concept of this novel is unique and thought-provoking, I didn't feel a connection with the main character, Brian, like I was expecting. It's hard to get a feel for him after only knowing him for less than 100 pages. The scenes skipped around frequently. And despite this being one of the main "perks" this book boasted, I found it difficult to concentrate on the story as it progressed. Though there was a slew of grammatical errors throughout, this is not a poorly-written book. My experience, however, may differ from yours. So if you're into exploring alternate universes and realities and/or you are looking for an interesting read with unexpected twists, then you might enjoy this one.

[Laura DeLuca · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Probability Chain, it's non stop action from the very beginning.
A woman appears out of nowhere, throat sliced. Brian has an intruder in his home, kills his guardian, John, and he can't find his gun. And that's just in the first few pages! Nothing is as it seems, it seems. And Brian would just really like to get to the bottom of things.
This woman, claims to know him, and he refuses to acknowledge it, because he hasn't a clue where he knows her from! His life is falling apart, and the company he works for is after him. Brian was seen coming out of a locked, heavily fortified room on the lower most level of his office building; and he had the pills.
Choices can change outcomes, changing our lives either for better or worse. What about in an alternate world? This story challenges your mind to think outside the box. And I can't wait to read Part 2!

Reviewed by Steph for New Age Mama-complimentary copy received

[Jes Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

I want to start my review by stating what I disliked. The only portion of the book (this part, anyway) that I disliked was when the physics behind the drug Diaxium and the probability chains were discussed. I disliked it solely because it went over my head a bit. I reread that section of the book a few times, and still don't have a concrete understanding about what was stated. I never really was one for physics in school, or in general.

Apart from that little speed bump, I thought it was a great first part and look forward to reading the remaining three parts to see what develops. The author did a good job of offering a starting introduction that pulled the reader in and enticed you to continue reading.

I am left with many questions, and trying to piece together what is happening as the story is unfolding.

No spoilers. Just read it.

[Scholastic Squid · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great concept!!
I just wish there were more to it, also I won this book through Goodreads.
The main character, Brian, wakes up one day and hears a noise and he is not sure whether or not it is the older gentleman he lives with or an intruder. He goes to investigate and then everything changes in his life -- again. The book deals with alternate realities, being able to access a specific one and a Pharmaceutical company that is one the rise. I hope that the author is able to edit this at some point because there are grammatical errors, areas where he should elaborate more etc... I think this would make a great middle school aged book -- it would definitely supply some creativity and hopefully inspire the growing minds towards research!

[Joey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a giveaway and just got around to reading it. The story line of the book is really interesting and kept me going, but I was really disappointed at how short this was. Even though it was labeled Part 1, I expected this to last longer than an hour of reading time. It's really only three chapters long. This really did not need to be a stand alone novella and could just be put into one long book with the other parts that I'm assuming are coming out. The fact that these are being sold for 6 bucks just makes me feel more like the author is fishing for money seeing as I can buy a full length novel for 8 dollars. Overall, it was a good story, but I wouldn't buy this, or the other parts in the series, unless they were all sold together and at a lower price.