{"product_id":"threader-origins-1-quantum-empirica-9780756416379","title":"Threader Origins 1 Quantum Empirica","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis first book of a new sci-fi series introduces an alternate earth where powerful Threads have the power to alter reality as we know it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePulled from his world by an experiment gone wrong, Darwin Lloyd is one of the few that can see the Threads—quantum strings that can be manipulated to change or control reality. On an alternate Earth ravaged by war, Darwin is torn between the Qabal and SafeHaven, his only goal to find a way back home and stop the same fate from happening in his time line.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Threads—thought of as a gift from the machine he helped his father create—and Threaders are both loved and hated, treated as gods by some and as criminals by others. Out of his element, Darwin must learn how to control the Threads and possibly join the hated Qabal to find the path back to his dad.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But Thread use comes at a price. Follow the possibilities and probabilities too far and the human mind shatters, leaving the Threader a mindles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThreader Origins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“It’s rare to get \u003cb\u003e‘thought-provoking’ and ‘page-turner’\u003c\/b\u003e in the same novel, but Brandt has done it, and then some!” —Jason M. Hough, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThreader Origins\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, thought-provoking look at the potential in each of us, and society itself, that never falters or flinches. \u003cb\u003eBreathtakingly original and memorable\u003c\/b\u003e, I can’t wait to see where Brandt goes with this new series. A must read!” —Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Web Shifter’s Library series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gerald Brandt knocks it out of the park again! \u003cb\u003eQuantum physics, parallel worlds, and a rip-roaring plot\u003c\/b\u003e—what more could you want? In some reality, this book will win major awards — not just because all quantum possibilities do occur but because it bloody well deserves to.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eHominids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The unlikely hero and innovative use of physics as a basis for magiclike abilities results in \u003cb\u003ea memorable adventure\u003c\/b\u003e. Readers will look forward to the next installment.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the San Angeles series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gerald Brandt's \u003ci\u003eThe Courier\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea stunning debut\u003c\/b\u003e: a fast-paced cyberpunky story of a future Los Angeles with a kick-ass heroine you'll never forget. A terrific book from a distinctive new voice; I'm looking forward to many more books from this author.\" —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eQuantum Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brandt's \u003cb\u003esupercharged sequel \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003ci\u003eThe Courier\u003c\/i\u003e continues the cyberpunk fun of the San Angeles series.... Brandt fleshes out an all-too-possible future of crushing poverty and corporate control, and the complex heroine who will lead us through to a better future.\" —Tor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This gritty near-future science fiction thriller...\u003cb\u003eoffers intriguing possibilities\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527024451927,"sku":"9780756416379","price":19.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/threader-origins-1-quantum-empirica-9780756416379","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}