The Reality Matrix

by John Dalmas

Something very real is threatening to terminate our planet. Something from outside.
Bill Van Wyk knows only that something is seriously wrong; statistical analysis proves it. Olaf Sigurdsson knows the approximate destruct time, but not what to do about it.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction

310 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1986

About the author

John Dalmas—pseudonym for John Robert Jones—wrote many books based on military and governmental themes throughout his career. He grew up in Minnesota and Michigan and resided in Spokane, Washington. He was a parachute infantryman in WWII and was discharged in 1946 without ever being put seriously in harm's way. He has worked as a longshoreman, merchant seaman, logger, construction worker, and smokejumper. He attended Michigan State University, majoring in forestry, but also took creative writing.

Reviews

[Tony Hinde · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF 17%

I've loved other Dalmas books but this one didn't hook me. Perhaps it was the bait.

It was a little jarring to start a SciFi title only be become immersed in psychic phenomenon. But I pushed on a little further, hoping for something to like. Meh. Life's too short.

[Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

I read this story a long time ago shortly after its original publication. I really enjoyed it then and now. I was overjoyed to see it offered again digitally!
Definitely recommend this!!!

[Traci Loudin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome scifi idea. This book is actually the basis for part of my own personal spirituality.

[Michael Bourgon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost like a book-length version of Heinlein's classic "Lost Legacy" short story. That's not a bad thing at all.

[Foxtower · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this story! usually I'm not a big fan of the paranormal, but this is an interesting twist and a compelling story to boot!

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting sci-fi/paranormal. Good action and thought provoking.

[SciFiOne · Rating 5 out of 5]

1989 grade A
2009 grade A

Series book R1