Cosmic Fever
by Eric J. Adams
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Pub Date 29 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 29 Sep 2019
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Description
Imagine waking up one morning and learning that scientists have discovered the Theory of Everything -- one simple, elegant equation that unifies all matter, time, and purpose in the universe. How would humanity change? How would you change?
And what if soon after, the trumpeted theory was proven false and scientists were forced to issue an embarrassing retraction. Welcome to the zany, satirical world of Cosmic Fever, where in the span of a few short weeks humanity yo-yos from its usual petty squabbling to global harmony -- and back again.
Was anything learned from the rare interlude of cosmic bliss? The answer is yes, sort of. And the world finds out just how much in a surprising climax that makes perfect sense to anyone who believes everything is connected in some strange and wonderful loop, as mysterious and kooky as life itself.
Advance Praise
“A hilarious, tight and touching lightning-bolt fable for our times. Adams’ prose hearkens a fresh, new transcendent voice in the tradition of Vonnegut and Hiassen, Brautigan and Chopra.” –David Lee Miller, Film Director ‘Breakfast of Aliens’
“Scientifically ingenious. Reads like a symphony. A satire of the highest caliber.” –Rajul R. Prasad, Ph.D. Lead Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
“Poignant, philosophical, funny, and wise. With unexpected twists and turns, Adams is a master of skewering the absurdities in our society.” –Eric Elfman, co-Author of Tesla’s Attic
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781684333301 |
PRICE | US$6.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Cosmic Fever is inventive, a barrage of creativity — and draws on science in its fictional crafting. A great example of the genre.
This has an interesting premise and is told in a compelling way, with a manageable number of characters that are fully formed. The author is very talented and creative, and some of the topics included may turn-off some readers. But if you're open minded and like a good story with some humor, science, and ideas about the human condition, this is may be for you.
I really appreciate the comp copy for an honest review!!
This is highly colourful story which curiously reminded me of one of those old country house farces. Doors fly open and you catch sight of one person doing highly unsuitable things with other highly unsuitable people. People lose their trousers and catch others starkers or in flagrante. And all this fun is wrapped up the splendidly original theme of pure physics and the search for the theory which unites the Theory of Relativity with Quantum Theory. The book is well written, the characters well drawn and there is even time for a dollop of good old Californian philosophy. Great fun.
Cosmic Fever introduces a host of intertwined characters all while they experience a roller-coaster of emotions and life-changes because of a huge scientific discovery, announcement and retraction.
This was an interesting and thought provoking story. It was humorous and real. Actually, it was almost a little too real. The characters were well developed and believable. Their problems really seemed like they were, in fact, the reader’s problems. The writing, regarding the scientific explanations and theories, was written so that they were easy to understand, while still maintaining their….. science-ness!!
Cosmic Fever was an easy and quick read. I finished it within a day. It was entertaining, but could be a little wordy in parts. It made me laugh, but some parts also made me cringe. I liked Cosmic Fever, but I’m not so sure that I loved it. So it’s getting 3 ½ stars from me! I would recommend this book for any science lovers!
<i> Cosmic Fever </i> is a fast paced fictional romp through the consequences of developing The Theory of Everything. This story follows a varied cast of protagonists from a gay preacher, to a brilliant scientist; from a bored housewife to reluctant doctor/terrorist; from a pregnant teenager to a militant protestor. And they are all linked!! <i> Cosmic Fever </i> is written by award-winning screenwriter, producer and author Eric J. Adams.
Two scientists announce the Theory of Everything (ToE) with the support of their University, as well as, many scientists around the world. Rapidly the world changes. Wars end. Religious tolerance abounds. All races begin to mix without fear. People openly confess their sexual preferences to a chorus of full acceptance. Sadly an Anti-Theory of Everything appears and it cannot be ignored. What happens now?
Character development is good and the book progresses at such a pace that it is easy to follow. You get to know the characters even though there are many. It is pleasant to see how happy everyone becomes knowing that there is one universal truth that governs all.
The end of the book was too frenetic. The author tried very hard to wrap things up but there were so many stories that a full development was difficult. The final chapter becomes almost mystical and hard to follow. The final revelation becomes a little too hard to swallow. It comes out of nowhere and is a bit silly because it stretches well beyond the already a far-reaching theme.
It is an entertaining book so I recommend it and give it a 4 on 5. I am not sure there is a life lesson here, but you will be entertained. I want to thank NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for providing me with a digital version of this book in exchange for an honest review.