The Quantum Series, Books 1 - 3

De: Douglas Phillips

Narrado por: Graham Halstead, Kirby Heyborne, Traci Odom

Duración: 33 h y 50 m

Resumen del Editor

Forget everything you know about reality. The quantum world doesn't play by those rules.

Daniel Rice is a government science investigator whose specialty is solving seemingly intractable problems through scientific inquiry.

But Daniel's intellectual strength is sorely tested by the bizarre realities he finds in the quantum world. Extra dimensions of space trap the unwary, probability replaces cause and effect, and time isn't what anyone imagined. The other side of the mirror is a place full of dangers, but it's also somewhere a dedicated scientist can uncover secrets that connect humans with something greater.

©2017, 2018, 2019 Douglas Phillips (P)2020 Tantor

Outstanding - lots of science

Yep this one has a ton of science along with good explanation of the possible. A worthy read. At times it gets a little bogged down in the science but when the explanations complete the story moves well into the future. Very good performance by the speakers/readers. Looking forward to more audible entries from this author and narrators.

Great Series! Book 1 was the best.

over all great story. I did not like how the narrator changed in each book.

Exceptionally entertaining, yet totally believable

I absolutely loved these books, especially the last one in the series. Everything is believable, and yet so fantastic. True sci-fi with lots of detail, that leaves you craving to explore the world of science and what could come of it. The afterword, where author explains what is real and what is fiction, leaves you satisfied

Makes you think

I have several physicists in my life - none of which explain these theories well - and certainly not so entertainingly.

Thanks for writing this. Food for thought.

best treatment of time travel I've experienced

I greatly enjoyed the story and the author did a fantastic job incorporating known science into a plausible future. I typically don't enjoy stories that use time travel as it's difficult to appreciate any tension when characters can simply undo everything and most limitations or rules placed on time travel feel as hoc and shoe horned in to make the story work. this author has done a lot of work justifying the limits of time travel in his world. I especially liked the afterwords at the end of each book in this series wherein the author reveals how well the science in his story aligns with current understanding and which elements were fabricated. this is an element I hope other authors of science fiction emulate.

Great stories and great narration!

I loved the manner in which the science was woven in to the stories! It kept me hooked and listening every chance I could

Love the Science, Sci-fi, but…

As a fan of science and sci-fi, I was enthralled by the intricate concepts explored throughout the series. Phillips' ability to blend scientific theory with compelling storytelling kept me engaged from start to finish.

However, it's important to note that amidst the brilliance of the science fiction elements, there were instances where the author's portrayal of certain groups, such as the USA, Christians, and the military, seemed to carry a tone of passive-aggressive disdain. This aspect was particularly noticeable in "Quantum Time" and detracted somewhat from the overall enjoyment of the series.

Despite this drawback, I found "The Quantum Series" to be a compelling read overall. The exploration of complex scientific concepts combined with imaginative storytelling made for an unforgettable journey. If you're able to overlook the occasional biases, there's much to appreciate in this series.

it's all about time

Try to get your head around the time. It will make you think. Compare it to Eric in Night Lord.

Great merge of Science Fact with good storyline.

The story is an interesting mix of science fact with fantasy, followed up with a narrative that explains the delimination.

Thoroughly enjoyed, a good introduction to this authors style - that has me wanting to listen to more.

Yes to making science interesting and fun!

This book listens like your favorite high school physics professor... Which also means if you didn't like science, you are not going to become enthralled by this journey. Also - If you are the latter, please do not vote. No more Kardashians presidents please.
Who is really going to like these books? Those who like to stretch their understanding of the incredible world we live in... imagine the possible and probable - who dream what could be rather than what has been. Douglas does a great job laying out an entertaining story based on science, which allows the listener to contextualize the laws which govern our existence. This is hard... real hard. It's much easier to skip the science and fall back on the "general" mechanics people can see, feel or have previously seen on screens. He does a great job! The end of the books when he reviews the real science - fabulous!
All that said, book 3 story is a little wonky - not based on the time travel, but the entire dynamics between some of the characters. People simply do not act this way. Kooky religious guy - yes. Scientist - yup. Politicians - you bet. Girlfriend that learns you were fishing in a different pond - a huge bag of nope. This was the only aspect of all three stories that I found to be truly unbelievable fiction:)
If I had a billion dollars, I'd team up with him to figure out how we can best educate the world, because he would definitely make it fun - giving us our best chance at turning the tide of tribal ignorance into a vision for the future.
If you are unsure - you should give these books a try,
Reason I gave 4 stars for performance is the narrators changed through the series. All were good, but it's a pain to learn 3 different narrator rhythms and voices. Also, the first book sounded very robotic. Could have been a bad download, When I speed the replay to 1.1x, it sounded better.