Atonium

A Thread of Existence

De: J.G. Maughan

Narrado por: Jack Jacobs

Atonium: A Thread of Existence: Upcoming author James Maughan propels you into a magnificently modern, high-stakes space opera. Engross yourself in this science fiction masterpiece that teeters on the edge of known reality and physics.

Insefel is a promising junior physicist, about to embark on the most exciting scientific endeavour of the 21st Century. We join him on the morning of the machines big switch on, the day humanity tries to prove the existence of the 'God' particle. But the experiment is a disaster and the repercussions threaten to destroy the Earth. Then suddenly, Insefel is propelled through time and space. An adventure like no other unfolds, immersive and mesmerising. What Insefel discovers, out in the far reaches of the cosmos leaves him in awe and wonder. But there is a great darkness that looms over the Universe. Insefel must steadfast his resolve, or all could be lost. A thought-provoking multiverse odyssey.

Read by the talented Jack Jacobs; a must listen for all sci-fi fans.

©2021 James Maughan (P)2022 James Maughan

Bizarre and fascinating.

I don't know what to say about this book...
A bizarre tale of gay sex with angry gods and mushy headed aliens, interspersed with a frantic journey through time and space. I wouldn't say I didn't find it entertaining, but there's no satisfaction in any part of the tale. It feels like there should be about 50% more book while it's faffing about in the middle; some explanation or expose with regards to the characters we're introduced to there, but there's nothing there. Instead we're treated to about 5 lines of dialog that is supposed to provide some clarity 3 chapters from the end. The surreal, fever dream, meandering only serves to hinder the story as the pathetic, weak, whining, MC, bumbles his way frivolously through to his inevitable pathetic end. Is this book meant to tell us something about ourselves? I can't say. Are we meant to be in awe at the grandeur of the Universe? Not if it's inhabited with capricious, frivolous, silly, god-things like those we find in this story.
In the end all I can really say is that, if you disengage your rational mind and bob along down the tumultuous stream of this book you will be entertained, but ultimately left unfulfilled and wanting.
The narrator is excellent and the book is written technically well.