On the outskirts of a remote Scottish village, an entire secret MI5 airbase disappears. On the same day, a colony of moles suddenly relocates from mainland England to the small island of Lundy, and Nigel finds a house brick floating in mid-air. Are these things all connected? It will take a small group of unusual friends to find out.

I found Entanglement highly enjoyable and entertaining, but the writing felt a little bit juvenile, and it came across 1000% as a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy-wannabe, particularly regarding the characters and the humour.

Having said that, Hitchhiker’s Guide is an excellent book, so some similarities aren’t necessarily a bad thing, and the plot is entirely different. Speaking of the plot, for a story about parallel worlds, it was surprisingly simple and really worked! Every aspect made sense and was well thought through, which I found pretty impressive.

This wasn't bad, but it was hard to follow at times. This reminded me very much of Annihilation, which is a book that I loved very much.

Have not had a chance to read this title but will be keeping it in my kindle app for a rainy day sounds intriguing

This book was tricky to read, understand and absorb yourself in. I just didn’t get it, I could connect with any of the characters as they didn’t really have any depth at all? I stopped reading at 40% because I was skim reading by this point. Not for me.

I loved this book. The ideas were well thought out and developed. I need more just like it! It took all the good parts of Gaiman, Mieville, etc, and mashed them together in a way that cancelled out the respective writers bad habits

This was a Terry Pratchett-esque, lovely, whimsical and unusual road trip story. It took me a while to get through because there are a lot of characters, and I had to get used to the world, but it was really, really good, and quite moving towards the end.

Entanglement is a fun, quirky sci-fi read. It combines the stories of several different characters which are all brought together due to some odd occurrences. I loved this book and the characters. It took me awhile to get into it but once I hit TC's twist I was hooked and couldn't pull myself away until I'd finished it. One thought I had whilst reading the author's thanks was the idea that there was a parallel universe that included the character that was taken out. I'm so intrigued about the "disappearing" character. Part of me hopes that the character will be introduced in the second book. I'm really looking forward to the sequel! Also, it is definitely worth reading all the notes - so funny!

A fun story that builds well, with characters that feel real and some very inventive world building.

Very enjoyable.

Really really good. I enjoyed this book and would definately read more by the same author. 4 stars from me

I would never normally read this type of book, but I am so glad that I decided to give it a go. I read it over the course of a couple of days, and would thoroughly recommend it as a funny, entertaining, and quite unpredictable read.

Had a difficult time getting into this one and ultimately put it down. There was such little progression that it failed to keep me interested. The description sounded enjoyable enough, but it didn't pay off.

This is book 1 in a trilogy and for once, I appear to be in at the beginning (this never happens) and I couldn't be happier.

If you are a fan of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett, I imagine you will enjoy this book very much, but this it's own book.

A weather research building in the north of Scotland vanishes, moles that were being studied have disappeared and a brick is behaving is a very strangely and on top of all of this . . . . .there is time displacement. What's not to love!

A uniquely satisfying tale in the vein of a Douglas Adams. There are novels that are hidden like gems in the publishing world. Mr Thomas delivers us one of these gems in the form of his novel, “Entanglement”. Enjoy the story, it’s well worth the read!

(This review is scheduled for Feb 19, 2020)

An eyebrow was raised when I saw the book names the company of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman as the inspirations for its style. That is setting the bar high for a first time novelist. The bar might have quivered a bit as he went over it, but over it he went indeed.

The story takes into a world where humanity has been messing around with powerful science, only to have it get a little away from them. The science Thomas bases the story on could easily swamp a non-scientist reader. Instead, he finds a way to make it clear even to a Liberal Arts graduate like your humble reviewer. Better still, the science is contained to those parts of the storytelling where it is required. Too often authors will try to show off off their research/knowledge by information dumping more background than the story requires.

As for the three inspirations, they are invoked through the slightly off-center story here, and the refusal to take themselves too seriously. Thomas has fun, and lets his characters have some fun too. There are footnotes that include various bits of information that range from physics to baking. The baking is important because cakes have a significant role in one storyline. That last sentence, all by itself, tells you that the three magnificent amigos have left their impression here.

Like “The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” and “The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man” this book blurs the lines between genres. Part mystery story, part science fiction, it provides a wonderfully twisted story that always has another surprise waiting for the reader. All of it surrounding characters that feel and react like everyday folk. The first of a three book series, I look forward to seeing where the author takes us next.

This review is consistent with our Review Policy. It was based on an ARC from the publisher Cameron Publicity and Marketing Ltd.

Rating - **** Recommended

A great, fun, fantasy story, echoes of the classic Gaiman/Pratchett Good Omens vibe, but totally terrestrial in setting. I like the subversion of classic British environments, particularly when the locals react , not with outrage but merely a raised eyebrow or mute acceptance (a pint).

4.5 stars

Loveable characters, an offbeat mystery and cake.

Entanglement is a quirky yet heart-felt novel with a sci-fi twist bubbling with humour and engaging characters. The mystery at the heart of the book will keep you engrossed from the get-go as you join the characters to uncover the reasoning behind the disappearance of their friends, the arrival of a colony of moles in Lundy Island, and the appearance of a strange floating brick on Nigel’s doorstep. If that isn’t enough, the story of TC, a cake-loving college student who finds herself suddenly travelling between parallel worlds, is interspersed throughout the primary peculiar narrative thread.

Echoing the novel’s title, Thomas has tangled together an abundance of witty ideas while ensuring the plot isn’t lacking in twists. The prose isn’t perfect, but my lack of knowledge of Quantum Physics and the complex theories threaded throughout didn’t stifle my enjoyment. Thomas simplifies and makes the complicated concepts accessible for the reader, so much so that considering I’m not usually a sci-fan, I was eager to know more.

The novel’s often subtle and sarcastic humour is supported by witty footnotes, comprising some bizarre facts and even a couple of cake recipes. Amid the comical cultural references, there was also a Liverpudlian milkman who needed an interpreter so the others could decipher what he was saying. Being from Liverpool myself, I didn’t know whether to laugh or feel offended.

Finally, with the bizarre plot and laugh-out-loud dialogue, I never anticipated feeling as emotional as I did at the end. There were some questions left unanswered, but knowing that book two, ‘Transference’, is on its way, I’m delighted to learn that the loose ends will be tied and that I’ll be reunited with Thomas's loveable characters.

I was in two minds before starting this because I love fantasy/sci-fi/quirky books, but struggle with some so-called humorous stories.
I was pleasantly surprised.
A secret research station disappearing, moles moving en masse, parallel worlds that are like ours but not quite (and the all have cake), and a group of likeable real characters trying to cope with what is thrown at them, with a lot of gentle humour and a few laugh-out-loud moments.

“Entanglement” is a term in physics, but it well describes how the seemingly unrelated characters and stories become mixed together before reaching a very satisfying conclusion.
To say any more would spoil the story, so, suspend your disbelief, and dive in!

(My only complaint was about the footnotes, which were all at the end of the book, hard to reference, especially in the Kindle edition. I read them all though – they were worth it.)

Thanks to Netgalley and Cameron Publicity for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a very hard book to give feedback on. I did enjoy it over all but it was so hard to get into. It was almost a DNF but I stuck with it and it did pay off. I think it just threw too many characters at the beginning and it felt jumbled. I had to do a bit of skimming to keep going but then it did get better once it settled into the story.

This is a quirky, fun tale of part Sci-fi and part fantasy.

A secret ‘weather research’ facility disappears in a green flash….moles disappeared from their homes and a brick can’t decide whether it’s there or not, and TC has moved through different realities….

How are these events linked ? Five people, all linked may have the answer ?

I love this book, it’s full of great characters, gentle humour, weird events and ultimately a tale of friendship, fate and a rather heartwarming love story. With moles, bricks and lots of little pop culture references that appeal to the geek in me I read this in one sitting. Totally original and utterly absorbing. I can thoroughly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this for free. This is my honest and unbiased review.

Entanglement is set in Scotland and starts off with strange goings on in a secret base, disappearing moles and a brick appearing where it shouldn't. I wasn't sure quite what to expect with Entanglement, my initial thoughts were it was trying to be funnier and more clever than it actually was, but as the story moved on I can honestly say that it was really funny and very clever. I found myself laughing out loud and really understanding the complex theories that are involved in the plot. I loved some of the characters and the story winds up in a way that I never expected. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read the next one.