Edwin's Reflection by Ray Deeg

by Ray Deeg

When a wealthy old man kills himself restarting an unimaginable machine, a decades old government cover-up starts to unravel. After receiving a strange letter from a JP Morgan trust, New York technology CEO Tom Hartger is thrust onto a preordained course with destiny, he just doesn't know it. Tom is joined by psychiatrist Gwen Pierce. Together the pair stumble onto a patent drawing for a machine which can “pull back the curtain” on the universe. When a shopkeeper is murdered the stakes become all too clear.

Tom and Gwen follow the machine's trail to the cloistered sanctuary of Tuxedo Park New York and former residence of Alfred Lee Loomis, an enigmatic and reclusive Wall Street tycoon from the 1920s and 30s who financed his own science laboratory famously nicknamed The Palace of Science. Tom and Gwen discover the whereabouts of several key parts necessary for the machine’s operation but they're not alone in their quest. A rogue FBI agent, Homeland Security and an Eastern Indian billionaire are equally determined to pull back the curtain. The chase intersects NYC landmarks where each character discovers a far deeper connection to the machine and each other. Slowly a new truth emerges. If the truth comes to light it could rock the foundation of mankind’s belief about the nature of the universe and himself. But destiny, like evolution, moves purposely on its quest to become; it can be detoured, even stalled temporarily, but finding a way back onto its original path is inevitable.

In an exhilarating blend of science, psychology, philosophy and historical fact, Edwin's Reflection sparks the arrival of a new species of fast-paced, intelligent thrillers that demands relentless page turning. The characters and settings are completely absorbing and the plot is irresistible right up until its mesmerizing and profound conclusion.

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First published February 10, 2016

Reviews

[Elizabeth Ehlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tom Hartger is a successful business owner, but he can’t quite shake the feeling that he is missing something in his life, something he is supposed to accomplish. Randall Evans has the same feeling, but is a low level cog in the FBI and knows he is supposed to carry on his grandfather’s legacy, whatever that is. When both men come across the remainder of an estate available because a crazy old man took his own life next to a bizarre machine, their lives along with several others who have also been receiving the mysterious, unsigned letters from the past will determine the fate of humanity’s next evolutionary jump.

Edwin’s Reflection is a brilliantly spun, if inherently technical, love story that gave my nerdy heart all sorts of warm fuzzies. I realize it is supposed to be more of a scientific thriller, but I was floored by the language of love underlying everything about the nature of the story, the machine, the humanity. It brought to mind the example given by C.S. Lewis of the child who is playing in a mud puddle, content in wallowing, where if he would just look up he would see someone offering him a holiday by the sea. Edwin’s Reflection offers the temptation of picking up the corner of the veil between this layer of reality and the next, and only a select few even recognize, much less are able to grasp the tantalizing thread being dangled. I certainly hope to see more of Mr. Deeg’s work, as rarely is someone able to combine science and soul so seemlessly.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hi I received this book in exchange for an honest review. The author pulls you into this deep world where nothing is as it seems. I really wanted to be in love with this book. The premise is great mysterious billionaires that commit suicide mysterious machines and messing with the universe. But the technical talk sections were really hard to get through. I was really confused as they talked quantum physics and bending time and space.

I think the author had great intentions and thoroughly researched the content. I feel like I just couldn't get past all the complex theories that are bounced around. The character development was great! Overall the book was good but it's definitely not an easy read, you need to pay attention to what's going because there is subtle hints as to what's going to happen next.

[Gregory Ofiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Space and Time bend

Holds enough of your imagination keep the wanting more. Very interesting view of the inter soul and what be beyond our present plane of understanding.

[Bob Prol · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first quarter of the book seemed to move slowly. I plodded through, and then the pieces started to come together into a very engaging story. There were many plot twists, where I thought I was able to see where the story was going. Rarely was I right.

The author weaves in Tesla, the discovery of the nuclear bomb, Eastern philosophy, and political intrigue into one story. It was a brave undertaking. I look forward to his next book.

[David Meers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little bit of history, architecture, philosophy and intrigue spun into a fine yarn! Fascinating characters with several plot twists makes this a highly enjoyable read!