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“A quantum computer would jeopardize the stability of the world.”
Simon Singh, The Code Book, p. 331
Rachel is a Biophysicist hired on to work with Dillon Richard a software engineer specializing in Quantum, at CyperQuanta a company on the brink of shutting down. Both will work on a computer that will change the world. But, as they work, forces strive to stop them. In the meantime Dillon is torn between two women: Rachel who is wholly his opposite and Karyn Wills, financial manager for CyperQuanta. Rachel is his emotional different than Dillon; disliking government and living a much more liberal life than he. But, Karyn is a softer more emotional equal to him. This logical man who rarely, if ever, had to choose anything on emotion, now struggles with which way he should go. In the meantime things aren’t going well at work and it seems like just a matter of time before the computer is done. The only question is who will own the powerful machine? Those who mean it for good or those who mean it for evil? And, which girl will win the heart of Dillon?
This story was so interesting I had to ask my husband a couple of times to see if things the author wrote about were real. It seemed like they were so far out that they must be of his imagination, but my husband (tech-geek King) assured me they all existed! Amazing. (I didn’t doubt the author’s knowledge, just some of the things he said were well- you know). The characters in the book are unusual, especially Dillon. He has Asperger syndrome (which is a neurological disorder) that makes him perceive life different than the rest. Mr. Ingermanson does an excellent job of creating tension between all characters while spinning a wonderful unique plot involving suspense, romance, science, evil, and of course, faith.
Even though you may not be interested in science or brainy things, you should give this book a try, the story is in no way bogged down with details that bore. It is a good read, compelling and thrilling. And, on the other hand, the romance does not distract from the tech story, so if you like tech stories (like my husband) you’ll enjoy this, too. It is a book for everyone.
Reviewed by Linda Mae Baldwin
for The Road to Romance
December 15, 2004
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