Quantum Fear

by Lawrence Earle Johnson

In this thriller, former clandestine agent Clayton Wolfe leads an unconventional team to find and secure a free-energy device that could revolutionize or destroy the world.
It is 1982 when Clayton Wolfe's nemesis, Devon Barnes, appears uninvited on Wolfe's doorstep at his remote cabin in the deep woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Barnes threatens to kill Terri Sommers if Wolfe doesn't find a local professor who has disappeared along with his world-destabilizing inventions in dark energy. Sommers, who enlisted Wolfe's help to solve a previous mystery, is an AP investigative reporter with whom Wolfe developed a romantic relationship.
Wolfe recruits several former clandestine associates, as well as the local sheriff and coroner. He also persuades Terri to join the investigation to keep her safe and to bring her back into his life. Mayhem ensues as a KGB assassin appears on the scene, and deadly incidents befall several of Wolfe's former associates.
As Wolfe, Terri, and crew battle these forces, they race to locate the professor and safeguard his invention. Covert plots swirl as mysterious agents arrive to counter their every move. The action culminates in a fast-paced battle to save themselves and the world.
Quantum Fear is the second novel in the Clayton Wolfe trilogy. Check out Death Sine (#1) and Knight Watch (#3). Each are standalone thrillers but reading the full trilogy is highly recommended to best enjoy the character development.

376 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2017

About the author

Thriller novelist, Lawrence Earle Johnson, has returned to reside in beautiful Traverse City, after retiring from long careers in criminal justice and higher education. Earning degrees in both Criminal Justice and Psychology, Johnson was a street cop, worked in intelligence and organized crime, and provided security for U.S. presidents and foreign heads of state. He has also been a highly-regarded college professor in both Michigan and Georgia.

Passionate about science fiction novels from an early age, Johnson recently began a second career as a crime/thriller novelist. Johnson draws upon his education and wealth of professional experience to pen novels filled with conspiracy, political intrigue, and life-and-death situations.

Reviews

[Kevin Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found Quantum Fear less satisfying than Death Sine. The humor seemed forced in most cases and some of the story elements were hokey and a little too convenient to be believable which made it difficult to read. I did, however, like the overall moral of the story and thought the book made some good points about human nature.

[Eric Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing as always

I like the action context that made you wanting more. I didn't care for excessive detailing of the of each problem. I found myself skipping paragraphs and not missing a beat. All in all it is an enjoyable read.

[Jennifer Tacbas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnson delivers his second action-packed technothriller with a solid punch! While Quantum Fear is the sequel to his acclaimed novel, Death Sine, you do not have to read the first book to enjoy this one. (But I *highly* recommend that you do! Could NOT put it down.)

In Quantum Fear, Johnson brought back my favorite cast of characters from the first book and added a few kick*ss teammates and a few ruthless foes to the mix. This book has several twists and turns that had me cheering or gasping out loud! It was an exciting, fast-paced novel that kept me in suspense, as several groups of covert government and international agents raced against one another to locate a professor and his device that could be used to revolutionize or destroy the world. Loved it! Well done!