Edwin's Reflection: A Novel

by Ray Deeg

When a wealthy man takes his own life attempting to restart a bizarre machine, a decades old government cover-up begins to unravel pushing New York technology CEO Tom Hartger onto a course with destiny. Tom is joined by psychiatrist Gwen Pierce whose framework for clear thinking becomes surprisingly useful. Together the pair stumble onto a patent drawing for a machine that can “pull back the curtain" on the universe but when a shopkeeper is murdered the importance of their find becomes all too clear. Tom and Gwen follow the trail to the cloistered sanctuary of Tuxedo Park New York and former residence of Alfred Lee Loomis, a reclusive Wall Street tycoon who financed his own science laboratory in the 1920s. Tom and Gwen discover the whereabouts of key parts necessary for a mystic machine’s operation but they aren't alone. A rogue FBI agent, Homeland Security, and an Eastern Indian billionaire are equally determined to activate their own destiny. The chase intersects NYC landmarks where each character discovers a deeper connection to the machine and surprisingly to each other. If the truth comes to light it could rock the foundation of mankind’s belief about the nature of the universe and himself.




Edwin's Reflection sparks the arrival of a new species of fast-paced, intelligent thrillers. The characters and settings are completely absorbing and the plot is irresistible right up until its mesmerizing and profound conclusion.


Dear book lover - I'm honored that you're here! Edwin's Reflection was a labor of love and a true channel for me to express one very powerful idea that I couldn't shake. I hope you'll open your imagination and analytical thinking to the ideas presented here as well as consider the ways in which you're own perception can be skewed by your inability to distinguish what's happening in the world from what's happening in your mind. If you enjoy Stephen King, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille, Ken Follett, Vince Flynn, Nora Roberts, Andrew Peterson, Daniel Silva, Brad Taylor, or Brad Thor, it is very likely that you'll find the concepts introduced in this story entertaining and frankly enlightening. The newly complete audio book is simply amazing and Thom Bowers does an epic job reading the story and each of the characters. Do you like to read before you buy? You can preview and download a larger sample free at www.RayDeeg.com. Thank you for your support and all the kind words - Ray Deeg

354 pages, Kindle Edition

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!