Reviewed by: BigAl
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Approximate word count: 60-65,000 words
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Author:
“Krista
Tibbs studied neuroscience at MIT and holds an MBA in health sector management
from Duke University. Her career has included service in the federal government
and in the biotechnology industry conducting clinical research for diseases
with unmet medical needs. She also has a swing dance habit.”
For more,
visit her website.
Description:
“They can
refuse to look and choose not to believe, but the threat is real, and the
probability is rising.
Nine years
ago, five college students conceived a way to measure atmospheric energy and
use the data to predict mass acts of human violence. A tragic event ended the
project, and team leaders Aiyana and Brian haven't spoken since. Overwhelmed
with guilt, Brian has spent the years alone in his lab redeveloping the energy
model. Aiyana, now a doctor, refuses to acknowledge his covert research—until
the new model predicts a threat to their heartland town of Freedom. The team
reunites to protect the people they care about, but every potential solution is
fraught with doubt and consequences.
Long-held
secrets are exposed as the urgency rises with each new piece of data. Under a
cloud of mutual contempt and buried affections, the teammates challenge each
other's philosophies and struggle to cope with their inner fears. The fate of
the town may be out of their hands, but through the endeavor, they will
discover the significance of laughter and the value of a purple cape.”
Appraisal:
The speed
of new scientific discovery has been accelerating for so long that we’ve become
accustomed to things becoming reality that seemed impossible just a few years
prior. However, how to apply new knowledge isn’t always straightforward. Uncertainty Principles explores one
potential discovery. What if it was possible to predict mass acts of human
violence? (Think in terms of riots and such.) How could that information be
used? Is it possible that the “cure” could have unexpected consequences, maybe
even making the situation worse? While the story is looking to the future and
the characters struggle with those questions, we discover a lot about the
book’s core characters by considering the long-term consequences of their past
decisions. A unique, compelling story.
Format/Typo Issues:
A small
number of typos and proofing errors.
Rating: **** Four star
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