Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
A mysterious message from another dimension sparks chaos in this dry sci-fi adventure from Riddle (Lost in Time). In prose peppered with extensive and occasionally unnecessary explanations of scientific concepts, mostly delivered through stilted dialogue, Riddle introduces quantum physicist Tyson Klein, who discovers entangled particles delivering data from an alternate universe within CERN's Large Hadron Collider. When a bomb explodes in his apartment, Ty realizes that somebody else is after his extraordinary discovery, which he calls a quantum radio, and they'll do anything to get it. To escape, Ty turns to an old colleague, Richter, with whom he has a thorny history. Riddle layers in enough backstory to keep readers invested as Ty and Richter are drawn into a U.S. military operation to decode the data from the quantum radio, but a lack of emotional depth makes it difficult to truly feel for any of the characters. Thoughtful explorations of alternate history, especially surrounding WWII, take center stage as Ty's efforts to decode the quantum data lead him to a shocking revelation. Newcomers to sci-fi may appreciate the scientific concepts here, but this will be old hat to more experienced genre fans. (Mar.)
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Review by Library Journal Review
Equal parts science fiction, political thriller, and alternative history, Riddle's (Lost in Time) latest is a fast-paced adventure centered on the discovery of a pattern found among subatomic particles--a discovery that could change the course of history. Tyson Klein is a physicist at CERN who discovers the pattern in the Large Hadron Collider. What he doesn't expect is to become a key player in a race against the clock as the U.S. government attempts to beat a shadowy organization in translating the "quantum radio's" enigmatic message. Narrator Ray Porter expertly personifies the novel's host of international characters with unique and distinct accents for each; this attention to detail further enlivens this expansive tale. Porter's not shy about flexing his range as an actor to compel listeners even deeper into the twists and turns of the story. Those looking for Jason Bourne with a touch of Michael Crichton will find much to love in this intelligent and gripping series starter. VERDICT Riddle's intricate story and Porter's masterful performance are a match made in heaven in this unputdownable thriller where science and history collide.--Ashlynne Watson
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