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Inheritance: A Science Fiction Thriller
Torn apart by conflict, humanity stands at the brink.
The Northern Alliance’s Quant purge is almost complete thanks to bio-engineered soldiers equipped to find and destroy. The Alliance is also keen to put down the rebellion in the South and is engaged in a Cold War with Greater China.
Seeing the world falling apart, Mackenzie and Chris seek to escape to the Moon colony. However, the collapse of the Thermashield in Antarctica sends Chris on a desperate mission to avoid a global climate disaster.
Sophie still believes there is hope despite being fundamentally altered by her near-death experience with Quants. When the Alliance calls her back to ‘read’ a Scania Quant, she comes to realise the devastating truth.
The machines are not done yet.
"Reading The Quantum Realm Trilogy feels like watching the future unfold before my eyes, both terrifying and inspiring." BOOK NERDECTION
The Northern Alliance’s Quant purge is almost complete thanks to bio-engineered soldiers equipped to find and destroy. The Alliance is also keen to put down the rebellion in the South and is engaged in a Cold War with Greater China.
Seeing the world falling apart, Mackenzie and Chris seek to escape to the Moon colony. However, the collapse of the Thermashield in Antarctica sends Chris on a desperate mission to avoid a global climate disaster.
Sophie still believes there is hope despite being fundamentally altered by her near-death experience with Quants. When the Alliance calls her back to ‘read’ a Scania Quant, she comes to realise the devastating truth.
The machines are not done yet.
"Reading The Quantum Realm Trilogy feels like watching the future unfold before my eyes, both terrifying and inspiring." BOOK NERDECTION
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Published August 13, 2025
About the author
Robert P. Edwards
34 books11 followersRobert began his literary journey after a thirty-five-year career in IT. He recently returned to the UK from Australia, and can be found in the Cotswolds with his partner and spaniel. A climate change believer, he writes science fiction thrillers that balance hard science with deeply human stories, leaving you questioning what it means to be human in the era of artificial intelligence.
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March 1, 2026
inheritance continues The Quantum Realm series with bigger ideas and higher stakes. I enjoyed how the science and suspense intertwine without losing sight of the human element. Even with the larger concepts at play, the emotional threads keep it grounded.
What pulled me in most was the sense of consequence — choices matter here, and you feel that weight. As someone who enjoys sci-fi that blends theory with tension rather than leaning too heavily into technical detail, this hit a nice balance for me.
While a few sections slowed slightly, overall it’s a strong continuation for readers who like intelligent thrillers with layered world-building and evolving characters.
What pulled me in most was the sense of consequence — choices matter here, and you feel that weight. As someone who enjoys sci-fi that blends theory with tension rather than leaning too heavily into technical detail, this hit a nice balance for me.
While a few sections slowed slightly, overall it’s a strong continuation for readers who like intelligent thrillers with layered world-building and evolving characters.
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