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Quantum Genesis
From the opening pages, Quantum Genesis pulled me into a world where science, faith, and survival clash in a brilliant storm of ideas. It’s a story about Ode Tillmook, a scientist on a distant planet called Ghia, who’s torn between duty and conscience. His creation, a powerful compound meant to protect civilization, ends up threatening to destroy it instead. What begins as a tale of technology gone wrong evolves into something much larger, touching on consciousness, rebirth, and humanity’s place in the universe. It’s science fiction, but it feels philosophical, even spiritual. The pacing is cinematic, with scenes that swing from tense corporate politics to moments of haunting stillness and cosmic introspection.
Hanley’s writing isn’t just descriptive, it’s alive. Each sentence is humming with curiosity and heart. Sometimes I had to stop and breathe after certain passages because they carried a quiet power. The story takes big swings with its science, talking about quantum coherence, photosynthetic energy, and living planets. Yet, what hit me hardest wasn’t the technology but the emotion beneath it. Ode’s guilt, his love for his family, and his desperation to undo what’s been done all feel painfully relatable. I liked that Hanley doesn’t hold your hand. He lets mystery sit in the room with you. A few sections got a bit heavy with scientific jargon, and I found myself rereading paragraphs just to keep up. But even then, the sense of wonder kept me going.
By the time I reached the final chapters, I was both wrecked and strangely uplifted. The story turns from destruction to renewal, and that shift, from man breaking the world to man helping it heal, felt beautifully earned. Hanley writes with a sincerity that’s rare. You can tell he loves both science and storytelling. There’s awe here, and anger too, and a sense that we’re all responsible for what we build. I closed the book thinking about how fragile and miraculous our world really is.
I’d recommend Quantum Genesis to readers who like their sci-fi with a heartbeat. It’s perfect for fans of The Martian or Contact, people who love the blend of intellect and emotion. It’s not light reading, but it’s rewarding. If you’re the kind of person who looks up at the stars and feels both small and infinite at the same time, this book will feel like home.
Pages: 296 | ASIN : B0FVB43R8M
Will Humans Become Obsolete?
100 Years to Extinction follows two sisters and their cousin who are caught in a world of chaos where pandemics, gun violence, climate change, and political division all overlap, and they make a pact to do something to save humanity’s future.
I found the science in the novel to be well-developed and engaging. What kind of research did you conduct to ensure you got it right?
My research, combined my knowledge, books on space exploration and AI, help from a fellow physicist on speed of light space travel, advice from a physician on medical issues, use of Google search for articles and the Google AI function, and advice from a NASA expert on the magnetic field for Mars.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The main theme is a world threatened by the Tyranny of Technology and dysfunctional politics. My three young Gen Z protagonists, Liz, Aster, and Milo, want a better world for everyone. The subthemes are the threats from global warming, nuclear security, unchecked AI, and misused genetic engineering. The cover image is a future that my protagonists fantasize: Genetic engineering creates a super-humanoid species that wipes out humans only to be eliminated by robots. All with the background of melting glaciers.
I find a problem in well-written stories, in that I always want there to be another book to keep the story going. Is there a second book planned?
Yes. My three protagonists, a little older now, are living in what is called the AI Singularity, predicted to occur in 2045. It is at this point that Artificial Intelligence becomes as intelligent and as powerful as humans. What will occur then? Will humans become obsolete? My three protagonists use their skills, intelligence and experience to ensure that humans and AI live together in harmony for mutual benefit.
My new novel, 12 YEARS TO AI SINGULARITY,follows Liz, Aster and Milo as they cope with the new reality. It is coming out in the spring of 2026.
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When EMT Liz Arvad is shot while saving a life, her recovery sparks a deeper awakening. Maybe the world isn’t just chaotic, it’s unraveling. Alongside her genius sister, Aster, and politically charged cousin, Milo, Liz makes a vow—do something, anything, to help save humanity. It starts with a promise in a sunlit room, and becomes a mission that could change everything.
In 100 Years to Extinction, physicist and award-winning STEM author Peter Solomon, Ph.D., blends heart-pounding fiction with scientific foresight. Inspired by Hawking’s dire warning that humans may face extinction by 2117, this gripping novel explores the runaway threats we can no longer ignore: climate collapse, pandemics, war, gene editing, AI, disinformation, and more.
But this story isn’t just about what’s going wrong—it’s about what we can still do. Backed by decades of experience founding clean-tech companies, leading multimillion-dollar government research, and writing 300+ scientific papers, Solomon brings unmatched clarity and urgency to the question: Can we still save ourselves?
With characters who feel heartbreakingly real and science that hits close to home, 100 Years to Extinction is both a wake-up call and a rallying cry. It dares readers to imagine a better future … and to fight for it.
Will you join the Earthling Tribe?
Pick up your copy today—and take the first step toward making Earth great again… before it’s too late.
About the Author: Blending heart-pounding fiction with clear, accessible science, physicist and award-winning STEM author Peter Solomon, PhD, explores the runaway threats we can no longer ignore—climate collapse, pandemics, nuclear war, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, disinformation, and more. Solomon offers unmatched clarity on the question: Can we still save ourselves, and how might we do it?
Son of Osivirius
Son of Osivirius is a science fantasy novel set on the lush, dangerous planet of Osivirius, where electromagnetic “dead-zones” and rebellion complicate humanity’s survival. The story follows Jayden, a young pilot who crashes into a rebel stronghold, and Nettle, a fierce and distrustful woman who sees him as a threat. As Jayden struggles to heal and find a way back to his family, he becomes entangled in the rebels’ world of harmony with nature, flying cats called Masu, and a philosophy centered around balance. The narrative alternates between Jayden and Nettle, pulling readers into both perspectives and building a tale of survival, mistrust, slow-burning connection, and the search for peace in a world fractured by exploitation and greed.
I was hooked almost from the first page. The opening crash sequence was tense and immersive, and from there, the story barely let up. What stood out most to me was the vivid world-building. The descriptions of the valley, the rebels’ way of life, and especially the Masu, those awe-inspiring winged felines, gave me that rare feeling of stepping into a completely new world that still felt alive and believable. I loved the contrast between the sterile, suffocating colony and the lush, self-sustaining rebel enclave. It made me think hard about our own world and how we treat the natural environment, but it never felt preachy. Instead, the themes came through naturally in the characters’ choices and conflicts.
My feelings about the characters were complicated, and that made the experience all the richer. Nettle frustrated me at times with her hostility and refusal to soften, yet I understood why she was like that, and I respected her strength. Jayden, on the other hand, walked a tricky line between being sympathetic and being manipulative, and I often found myself both rooting for him and distrusting him. That tension gave the story its bite. There were also moments where I felt the romance threads were a bit predictable, but the emotional undercurrents of family loyalty, grief, and the fear of betrayal kept me engaged.
Son of Osivirius surprised me with its heart. Beneath the adventure and the danger, this is a story about belonging and trust, and how hard it is to let go of fear in order to live freely. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy science fiction that balances action with deeper themes, especially fans of Avatar or The Left Hand of Darkness. It’s also a great pick for anyone who wants an adventure with strong characters, a lush setting, and deep ideas.
Pages: 188 | ASIN : B0FMXQ3C85
Time and Space
Time and Space is a science fiction story wrapped in a very human struggle. It follows Time, a woman on the cusp of turning forty, who is suddenly pulled out of her ordinary Toronto life and thrown into a future where time travel is not just possible but exploited. She encounters arrogant young men from a society built on patriarchal dominance, where women’s roles are reduced and history has been rewritten in chilling ways. The narrative shifts between the claustrophobic experience of being kidnapped, the surreal awe of futuristic landscapes, and the stark reality of oppression disguised as order. It’s a mix of adventure, social critique, and personal awakening, all told through the voice of someone caught completely off guard by forces far bigger than herself.
I enjoyed how raw this book felt. The writing is vivid and sometimes almost abrasive in the way it pulls you into the protagonist’s fear and confusion. I often felt a knot in my stomach while reading, especially in the early chapters where she’s mocked, manipulated, and treated as less than human. The banter of the boys who kidnap her is infuriatingly smug, and Jeejeebhoy captures that dynamic with unsettling accuracy. At the same time, the details of the future world are fascinating, almost cinematic. I could see the gleaming white roads, the seamless suits, the eerie efficiency of a society that values power over compassion. That contrast between wonder and dread kept me turning the pages.
On a personal level, the ideas behind the story really resonated with me. The future Jeejeebhoy imagines is not some far-fetched dystopia, it’s a mirror held up to our present choices and blind spots. The way women’s rights are slowly eroded in the book feels uncomfortably plausible, like a warning wrapped in fiction. I found myself angry at times, and then strangely hopeful, because even in her fear, the protagonist resists in small ways. There’s something incredibly relatable about her longing for home, her disbelief at the world around her, and her stubborn spark of individuality. The writing isn’t polished in a traditional sense, but it has grit, heart, and honesty, and I think that’s what makes it stick.
Time and Space is both a thrilling time travel tale and a sharp commentary on power, gender, and history. I’d recommend it to readers who like their science fiction with a social edge, and to anyone who enjoys stories that make them think uncomfortably about the world we live in. If you enjoyed the unsettling social critique of The Handmaid’s Tale or the time-bending thrills of The Time Traveler’s Wife, then Time and Space will be right up your alley.
Pages: 331 | ASIN : B0FPDQ8FGL
100 Years to Extinction
100 Years to Extinction follows Liz and Aster Arvad, two sisters caught in a world of chaos where pandemics, gun violence, climate change, and political division all overlap. Their family’s struggles are both personal and symbolic, from Liz being shot on an EMT call to the trio of Liz, Aster, and cousin Milo making a pact to “do something” about humanity’s future. The novel braids together near-future realism, speculative science, and the raw fears of Generation Z, asking whether we are truly on the brink of extinction in a century. It’s part survival story, part social critique, and part rallying cry.
The writing is sharp, fast, and emotional. There are moments when the dialogue feels like it’s been lifted from heated dinner-table debates, with characters rattling off facts about Stephen Hawking, artificial intelligence, and climate change. I liked that unfiltered energy. It made the book feel alive, like being thrown into a storm of voices where science, politics, and family pain collide. The rawness of Liz getting shot, the rage over conspiracy theories, and the quiet tenderness of sisters holding hands in a hospital room hit me hardest. Solomon’s sincerity is impossible to ignore. The story wanted me to care, and I did.
The weaving of real-world headlines into the story sometimes felt like the characters were vehicles for commentary. Still, there were passages where the mix worked beautifully. The contrast of cosmic wonder, Aster dreaming of the stars, against the blunt horror of school shootings or anti-vax violence made me feel both awe and despair in the same breath. That tension stayed with me, unsettling but real. The prose is straightforward, almost casual, but the ideas underneath are heavy. The combination created a rhythm I found hard to put down.
By the end, I felt the book’s true purpose wasn’t just to tell a story but to challenge me to think about the world I live in. Who is responsible for fixing this mess? Can young people make the difference their parents and grandparents didn’t? 100 Years to Extinction is a call to arms disguised as fiction. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy speculative stories rooted in our very real present. It’s especially for young adults who feel overwhelmed by the crises around them and need to see their fears reflected and validated.
Pages: 438 | ASIN : B0FNX5VGY8
The Gift
The Gift follows Emery, a young woman pulled into a strange dimension where voices, shadows, and visions drag her into a fate she never asked for. The novel is about her journey to rescue her mother, uncover hidden truths about her powers, and navigate an ancient and perilous world that teeters between myth and science. There are black holes that bend time, creatures that lurk in slithering shadows, and tribes that live by instinct and survival. But underneath the cosmic spectacle, it is really about one woman’s fight to hold on to family, identity, and purpose in a reality that constantly shifts beneath her feet.
The writing surprised me. It has a dreamlike quality in places, flowing almost like waves, then suddenly crashing into moments of raw grit and pain. The descriptions of the void, of light turning into memory, of bodies disintegrating and reforming, made me pause and reread because they were so vivid. But then the author would drop Emery into the dirt, into hunger and thirst, into stumbling mistakes, and it grounded everything. That combination kept me engaged. Sometimes the prose was a little heavy, but the emotional weight pulled me through. I found myself caring about Emery’s stubbornness, her doubts, her messy humanity, even as she was tasked with saving more than just herself.
What really stayed with me was the emotional pull of Emery’s relationships, especially her bond with Visla. Their friendship felt tender and real, the kind of connection that lights up even the darkest setting. I loved how their language lessons became a bridge between two worlds. I felt warmth reading their moments together, and sadness knowing Emery’s destiny might tear them apart. Emery’s constant second-guessing sometimes slowed the story, and I wished she trusted herself more. But then again, maybe that’s what made her believable. She wasn’t some perfect heroine. She was clumsy, scared, and hopeful, and that made me root for her all the more.
I felt like I’d been on a strange and exhausting journey right alongside Emery. The Gift is not just for fans of science fiction or fantasy. It’s for readers who want to feel the clash of fear and hope, who enjoy sci-fi stories where survival is as important as destiny, and where the heart matters as much as the universe. I would recommend it to anyone who likes their adventure raw and relatable, layered with both cosmic wonder and everyday struggle.
Pages: 381 | ASIN : B0FM77FD39
Book 1 – Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky (Dr. K’s Portal Through Time)
Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky tells the story of two siblings, Jennifer and Daniel, who, with the help of the mysterious Dr. K, travel back in time to meet Galileo Galilei. Through their journey, they witness Galileo’s discoveries firsthand, from the moons of Jupiter to the phases of Venus. They even help him build a telescope. Along the way, the children learn not just about the science of the universe but also about curiosity, resilience, and the courage it takes to question the world around you. It is part history, part science, and part adventure, written with young readers in mind, and it manages to make centuries-old discoveries feel fresh and exciting.
I found myself charmed by the storytelling in this children’s book. The voice is warm and approachable, and the author makes sure the science never feels heavy. Instead, it comes alive through dialogue and adventure. The way the kids interact with Galileo is delightful, and their wonder mirrors what I imagine any curious child would feel meeting a great mind of the past. I also liked how the book wove in real facts without turning it into a dry lesson.
There were moments where the writing leaned into explanation, and I felt the momentum slow. Still, those small bumps didn’t take away from the bigger experience. The heart of the book is curiosity, and that comes through loud and clear. I also appreciated how the narrative balanced Jennifer’s voice with Daniel’s. It gave the story a sense of shared discovery, which felt true to childhood adventures.
I’d recommend this chapter book to kids who are fascinated by space, science, or history, and also to parents or teachers looking for an engaging way to spark that interest. It’s perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy a mix of imagination and learning. The story encourages children to ask questions and to see science as an adventure. For me, that’s its greatest success.
Pages: 104 | ASIN : B0F4NQTCNP
Book 1 – Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky (Dr. K’s Portal Through Time)
Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis’s Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky is the first book in her Dr. K’s Portal Through Time series, and it’s part history lesson, part science primer, and part adventure story. It follows Jennifer and Daniel, a pair of curious siblings, who stumble upon Dr. K and her magical time portal. Together, they travel back to Renaissance Italy, step into Galileo Galilei’s workshop, and experience firsthand the wonder of his telescope and the audacity of his discoveries. Along the way, the kids not only learn about Jupiter’s moons, the phases of Venus, and the birth of modern astronomy, but they also discover the importance of curiosity, observation, and persistence.
The first thing that caught my attention about this book was how effortlessly it weaves fact with fiction. For instance, the scene where Jennifer helps Galileo build his telescope is not just a charming piece of dialogue; it’s a clever way to introduce kids to optics and focal lengths without feeling like a lecture. I found myself smiling at Jennifer’s excitement when the blurry image sharpened into Jupiter and its moons. That moment carried the same sense of awe I remember from my own first look through a telescope. The science was accurate but approachable, and that balance is hard to pull off in a children’s story.
I also appreciated how personal the narrative felt at times. Jennifer’s relationship with her grandfather in the opening chapter set the tone beautifully. Their bond over stargazing gave the adventure real heart. Later, when Jennifer and Daniel stood side by side at the end, promising to always explore the stars together, it felt earned. The book wasn’t just about Galileo’s discoveries; it was about how science can be shared, passed down, and made meaningful within families. That emotional thread made the whole story more engaging.
Another highlight was the way Dr. Korkidis portrayed Galileo himself. She didn’t make him an intimidating genius, but rather a patient teacher who invited the kids into his world. His explanation of the moons of Jupiter and how he realized they orbited the planet was fascinating, and his gentle encouragement to keep asking questions stuck with me. The inclusion of real historical details, like the Medicean stars and Galileo’s struggles with skepticism, grounded the story while still keeping it light enough for younger readers.
This book left me feeling inspired and a little nostalgic. It reminded me of the first time I realized science could be an adventure. I’d recommend Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky to curious kids around 7–12, but also to parents, grandparents, and teachers who want to spark a love of STEM in children. It’s not just a story about Galileo, it’s a story about why wonder matters, why questions matter, and why we should never stop looking up.
Pages: 104 | ASIN : B0F4NQTCNP
LITERARY TITAN 