A Dark, Hard-Science Mystery that Will Chill Your Whole Mind.
When you talk to yourself, there’s only one voice. When you look at something in your mind’s eye, there’s but one image.
Recently graduated psychologist, Dr. Sam “Doc” Price and his team had always held those principles to be true…at least, under normal circumstances. But as they studied the work of a brilliant but troubled neuroscientist, they began to wonder if he had created an electronic world that was anything but normal. He claimed it could rewire the brain, repurpose sections of it for new uses. And the man who had used it was capable of remarkable feats.
But as their awe of what might be possible grew, so did their unease about what was implied. Just beyond what they could prove, there seemed a dark side of the technology and perhaps, a man who had succumbed to it. Was he watching? Was he coming for them? And when Doc and his team finally secured the evidence they sought, only one question remained. Now that they knew, could they survive the brutal truth?
This book is a comprehensive rewrite of a story first published by the author as Half A Mind in 2015.
Purchase at these Retailers (Read for free with Kindle Unlimited)
Editorial Reviews and Awards
2019 Indie Book Readers Appreciation Group (indieBRAG) Medallion Honoree. "One of the most intricate, unique, creative plots I've ever read. Well-structured. Readable even for those unfamiliar with neuroscience. Lots of action that keeps the story moving forward at a good pace. No information dumps. Lots of 'show, don't tell.'"
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book and despite my not having a background in neuroscience I had no trouble following the complexity of that element of the story. The characters are well drawn especially Doc, Nicole and Sue and not knowing who the Experimenter was kept me on the edge of my seat."
"This was a fascinating read. The science is complex but well presented and the plot flows smoothly toward a satisfying ending. ... overall it was a taut and intriguing story." indieBRAG Team Readers
2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist. Of Half a Mind "... is part thriller, part mystery and part examination at what science should and should not do. Fascinating stuff. But not only that, the author's given the reader an array of interesting characters to follow and framed everything in an accessible style of writing.
The story is pretty non-stop, although rather speech-dominated, and, for the most part, is well-plotted with plenty of twists and turns to keep any thriller/mystery-addict happy.
I was particularly impressed by the style of writing. Many authors tend to describe setting and characters in hefty lumps of text. Thankfully, this author is wise to this, cleverly mixing up speech, exciting deeds and the describing of character and setting. Subsequently, the writing felt light and not at all like wading through cauliflower-cheese. And, where there is description, it is imaginatively written.
I thought the mystery element was strong, and the ending excellent. On closing my computer, I knew I would be happy to open another of this author’s books." A Wishing Shelf Book Review (www.thewsa.co.uk)
"Of Half a Mind is a fresh, original take on psychological horror. The plot twists and turns feel real and believable." The BookLife Prize
"Of Half a Mind is about a machine that blocks one half of the brain. A machine possessed by a mad-man; one who has and will commit multiple murders. One addicted to the machine's effects as one can become addicted to drugs. A research team headed by Dr. Sam Price must dig through the records of a dead inventor to find him, suspecting, but never really realizing the danger they are in.
This book is a psycho-thriller written by an author who is a psychological researcher. The good news is Of Half a Mind is, in every respect, an excellent story plot, with well developed, if a bit nerdy, characters.
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
No comments :
Post a Comment