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Synopsis
In a Seattle research laboratory, Dr. David Harrison has accidentally stumbled upon something truly remarkable: the Twistor Effect, an unparalleled scientific phenomenon that opens doors into numerous alternate universes. His discovery is a breakthrough of earth-shattering proportions-and the most dangerous find of the century, for it offers unlimited power to anyone who possesses its secrets. Now David Harrison has become the target of industrial spies and cold-blooded corporate killers-forcing him to seek sanctuary in a strange and unexplored "shadow world." But there's no telling what awaits him beyond its portals. And, once inside, he might never escape. Author Biography: John Cramer is the author of the acclaimed hard-SF novel, Twistor, and writes a bi-monthly column for Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact magazine. He lives in Seattle, WA, where he is a professor of physics at the University of Washington, and travels regularly to Switzerland to work at the particle accelerator at CERN. [GoodReads]
Is Twistor appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains corporate espionage, assassins, and life-threatening situations as a scientist becomes hunted for his discovery. Violence is present but not graphically detailed, with moderate peril throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in hard science fiction and multiverse theory will enjoy this physicist's dangerous adventure through alternate realities.