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Paralox: A Novel
It is the future. A radical discovery has been made. Tasked with the creation of a super computer that can predict the future for The Global Alliance, SeaGrant Technologies stands amidst a whirlwind of political pressure. But Emmitt Seaborn and Samantha Grace have uncovered something much more powerful. The human mind has the ability to predict the future by connecting to a mysterious signal called The Paralox. More importantly, they have discovered a way to transport within--a discovery that has split the world in two--a discovery forcing Emmitt to unwillingly be the first human to travel to another dimension--a discovery that will pit Emmitt against the devastating truth of his past and returning home to the woman he loves.
670 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2020
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April 10, 2021
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters are believeable and likeable and the plot keeps you gripped and builds the tension throughout to a superb ending. Looking forward to the next one from this talented author.
March 26, 2021
Almost Orwellian in its approach
I found Paralox an intelligent story, well written. Almost Orwellian in its approach to possible future events. With some tense moments for some of the well rounded characters.
I found Paralox an intelligent story, well written. Almost Orwellian in its approach to possible future events. With some tense moments for some of the well rounded characters.
April 12, 2021
Emotional
This book had my emotions all over the place, especially at the end 🥺🥺🥺.... my heart broke a bit for Seaborn. Thank you for writing this masterpiece.
This book had my emotions all over the place, especially at the end 🥺🥺🥺.... my heart broke a bit for Seaborn. Thank you for writing this masterpiece.
February 5, 2021
Fantastic Sci-Fi Adventure
This was a fantastic book. An invention allows people to see into the future and transport into a new dimension. However, when it gets into the wrong hands, it can cause death and destruction. The story explores the dangers of advancement in technology when the wrong people gain control. This is my type of book, full of suspense. Every time I thought a situation had been resolved or I knew what would happen next, there was another twist. The characters are complex and multi-faceted, with great dialogue. The main character, Emmitt, develops some strength in character by the end of the book, which I also liked. Great read! I look forward to more from this author.
This was a fantastic book. An invention allows people to see into the future and transport into a new dimension. However, when it gets into the wrong hands, it can cause death and destruction. The story explores the dangers of advancement in technology when the wrong people gain control. This is my type of book, full of suspense. Every time I thought a situation had been resolved or I knew what would happen next, there was another twist. The characters are complex and multi-faceted, with great dialogue. The main character, Emmitt, develops some strength in character by the end of the book, which I also liked. Great read! I look forward to more from this author.
June 5, 2021
Bravo Joe!
This was such a great story, and gripping! It took me a minute to get going with it, not my usual genre, but once I got started, I couldn't put it down!
This was such a great story, and gripping! It took me a minute to get going with it, not my usual genre, but once I got started, I couldn't put it down!
May 3, 2021
A brilliant book from the realms of Orwellian fiction, Paralox is a gripping and frequently chilling reminder of the ultimate dangers of accepting a world-order that advocates totalitarian control (think Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot) as the only way forward: the free-thinking mind seen as the ultimate enemy of humankind.
The story begins slowly, with ideas (philosophical and political), and the speculative science behind inter-dimensional travel and the power of thought, gradually and intricately detailed in the opening chapters. The calm before the storm! Later the pace is breath-taking as the protagonists fight for survival, hindered at every turn by the manipulative machinations of a megalomaniac as he drags humankind toward destruction. With such a broad sweep of action, the author never forgets the supreme importance of portraying individual characters who live and grow as you read. Emmitt, Samantha and Sarah, together with the worlds they exist in, are so convincingly portrayed that from about the mid-point I could hardly bear to put the book down – desperate to know what would happen (physically and mentally) to fictional characters who had become very real to this reader.
There appear to be some typo’s but as a UK reader I’m never sure of the differences between UK and US English. In any event, they should be ignored. Once you are immersed in Paralox all else pales by comparison.
The story begins slowly, with ideas (philosophical and political), and the speculative science behind inter-dimensional travel and the power of thought, gradually and intricately detailed in the opening chapters. The calm before the storm! Later the pace is breath-taking as the protagonists fight for survival, hindered at every turn by the manipulative machinations of a megalomaniac as he drags humankind toward destruction. With such a broad sweep of action, the author never forgets the supreme importance of portraying individual characters who live and grow as you read. Emmitt, Samantha and Sarah, together with the worlds they exist in, are so convincingly portrayed that from about the mid-point I could hardly bear to put the book down – desperate to know what would happen (physically and mentally) to fictional characters who had become very real to this reader.
There appear to be some typo’s but as a UK reader I’m never sure of the differences between UK and US English. In any event, they should be ignored. Once you are immersed in Paralox all else pales by comparison.
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