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Germination
Global Ebook Award winner 2021--Bronze Award in sci-fi category.
Dream Phaze is about the inception of engineered dreams and the evolution of indulgence. Set at the crossroads of alternative realities in the near future, it plunges into a world where every human desire, no matter how heroic or evil, can be fulfilled.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife, Margo, have worked for years on Dream Immersion, a worldwide entertainment technology where engineered dreams can take users to lifelike worlds to experience their wildest dreams.
Deception, emotionally intense family drama, and media stunts motivate Saxon and Margo to make tough decisions about their world-first Dream Immersion technology before the highly anticipated release to an enthusiastic public.
Dream Phaze is about the inception of engineered dreams and the evolution of indulgence. Set at the crossroads of alternative realities in the near future, it plunges into a world where every human desire, no matter how heroic or evil, can be fulfilled.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife, Margo, have worked for years on Dream Immersion, a worldwide entertainment technology where engineered dreams can take users to lifelike worlds to experience their wildest dreams.
Deception, emotionally intense family drama, and media stunts motivate Saxon and Margo to make tough decisions about their world-first Dream Immersion technology before the highly anticipated release to an enthusiastic public.
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229 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2019
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August 28, 2020
Matt Watter’s ‘Dream Phaze—Germination’ is a fast-paced, sci-fi drama featuring a healthy dose of technology and a fascinating ‘Dream Immersion’ premise.
‘Dream Phaze’ is the story of the husband and wife team of Saxon and Margo, a pair of scientists who have created ‘Dream Immersion,’ a super advanced virtual-reality-based tech that allows users to experience the past and potential future.
Predictably, opposition to the virtually limitless technology arises, and the duo are quickly forced to reconsider their life’s work. Unfortunately, they soon realize that everyone—from their team of ‘codesters,’ family, and even the users themselves—has a very different idea of just what should be done with Dream Immersion.
Well-written and immediately engaging, ‘Dream Phaze’ clips along at an almost breakneck pace. The main narrative is broken up by a series of vignettes offering readers a glimpse into just how powerful a Dream Immersion experience can be. While the story’s length and dialogue-driven plot create the illusion of a ‘quick read,’ ‘Dream Phaze’ poses a ton of intriguing ideas and questions. Unfortunately, Watter’s efficient narrative leaves little room for soul-searching and rumination, and one can’t help but wonder what he could’ve accomplished with another hundred pages or so.
All in all, ‘Dream Phaze’ is a solid sci-fi action/thriller that should appeal to a wide-variety of genre fans. Bonus points for offering a fresh, new take on a tried and true premise.
‘Dream Phaze’ is the story of the husband and wife team of Saxon and Margo, a pair of scientists who have created ‘Dream Immersion,’ a super advanced virtual-reality-based tech that allows users to experience the past and potential future.
Predictably, opposition to the virtually limitless technology arises, and the duo are quickly forced to reconsider their life’s work. Unfortunately, they soon realize that everyone—from their team of ‘codesters,’ family, and even the users themselves—has a very different idea of just what should be done with Dream Immersion.
Well-written and immediately engaging, ‘Dream Phaze’ clips along at an almost breakneck pace. The main narrative is broken up by a series of vignettes offering readers a glimpse into just how powerful a Dream Immersion experience can be. While the story’s length and dialogue-driven plot create the illusion of a ‘quick read,’ ‘Dream Phaze’ poses a ton of intriguing ideas and questions. Unfortunately, Watter’s efficient narrative leaves little room for soul-searching and rumination, and one can’t help but wonder what he could’ve accomplished with another hundred pages or so.
All in all, ‘Dream Phaze’ is a solid sci-fi action/thriller that should appeal to a wide-variety of genre fans. Bonus points for offering a fresh, new take on a tried and true premise.
April 14, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed Matt Watters futuristic part-dystopian novel Dream Phaze Germination. Set around an establishing start-up business bringing dream immersion technology to a global audience, this centred around the trials and tribulations of Saxon and Margo Zynn of ZynnComm. There is an edgy moral dilemma woven through the story and in some ways it is for the reader to decide whether dream immersion is a good or bad technology. This book would really appeal to gamers and techno-geeks, and there is a plethora of characters, game plays and techno-speak to get a handle on. It even has a Glossary at the end to provide definitions for the jargon. I would certainly recommend this for fans of futuristic sci-fi/fantasy/dystopian novels.
September 24, 2020
Educational novel on ethical technological advancement
Dream Phaze - Germination is an enthralling Sci-Fi novel set a few decades into our future and kept me engaged throughout. Author Matt Watters employs a beautiful kind of descriptive writing style that thrusts the narrative into action while thrillingly captivating readers in immersive action-packed character dialogues. As we follow the quotidian routine of Dr. Saxon Zynn, the story’s protagonist, readers are introduced to many character relationships, providing us with the backdrop for which the complexities of the narrative can further unfold. As the story develops, more clarity and intrigue is formed while reading about the Dream Immersion Platform and the vision for its commercialization to the masses. Questionable applications of this technology are mentioned among Saxon, his family, and his work colleagues in regards to legality as well as the potential risks and benefits, including memory preservation and entertainment purposes, which I felt were the driving points for the plot. Watters does a wonderful job at bridging literacy of futuristic technology with readers to ensure a flow of clarity during our imaginative process while reading about somewhat ethereal and modernized concepts. A glossary for quick reference is included that was handy to have yet not a necessity. I was happy to be able to follow the passages clearly without needing to skip to the glossary for deciphering. Overall this book is a fun, interesting, and enjoyable read that I would highly recommend. One of my most interesting takeaways from reading this novel is exploring issues regarding the adaption of advancing technology in relation to human ethics and morality. Themes involving organic versus technological human growth resonated strongly for me. The development and implementation of advancing technologies in our modern era is inevitable and I see this book as a means for opening educational discussion that may explore these moral and scientific issues of humanity’s evolution in depth at the collegiate level.
Dream Phaze - Germination is an enthralling Sci-Fi novel set a few decades into our future and kept me engaged throughout. Author Matt Watters employs a beautiful kind of descriptive writing style that thrusts the narrative into action while thrillingly captivating readers in immersive action-packed character dialogues. As we follow the quotidian routine of Dr. Saxon Zynn, the story’s protagonist, readers are introduced to many character relationships, providing us with the backdrop for which the complexities of the narrative can further unfold. As the story develops, more clarity and intrigue is formed while reading about the Dream Immersion Platform and the vision for its commercialization to the masses. Questionable applications of this technology are mentioned among Saxon, his family, and his work colleagues in regards to legality as well as the potential risks and benefits, including memory preservation and entertainment purposes, which I felt were the driving points for the plot. Watters does a wonderful job at bridging literacy of futuristic technology with readers to ensure a flow of clarity during our imaginative process while reading about somewhat ethereal and modernized concepts. A glossary for quick reference is included that was handy to have yet not a necessity. I was happy to be able to follow the passages clearly without needing to skip to the glossary for deciphering. Overall this book is a fun, interesting, and enjoyable read that I would highly recommend. One of my most interesting takeaways from reading this novel is exploring issues regarding the adaption of advancing technology in relation to human ethics and morality. Themes involving organic versus technological human growth resonated strongly for me. The development and implementation of advancing technologies in our modern era is inevitable and I see this book as a means for opening educational discussion that may explore these moral and scientific issues of humanity’s evolution in depth at the collegiate level.
October 6, 2020
Dream Phaze by Matt Watters is a sci-fi novel set in the not-so-distant future about Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife,Margo, who are in the late stages of developing dream immersion technology. The premise is an intriguing read; the characters are extremely knowledgeable about various decades, eras, history, subjects, and incorporate events from the past in their dream immersions such as witnessing meteors, fighting wars in the ancient Roman Era, a 19th century bar fight with American cowboys; these varied simulated dream sequences keep the plot interesting—the reader doesn’t really know where they will find the characters next.
The idea of dream immersion is meant to be the next means of entertainment media, surpassing even the beginnings of late 19th century cinema. The possibility of something like this existing one day makes for an interesting premise—like video games but with virtual simulation through the sub-consciousness; they even create a disclaimer of rules and regulations for participants to follow. It reminds me a little of Avatar, with the people lying in pods while their consciousness goes elsewhere—makes for a fascinating premise/storyline.
While the novel is extremely well-written with a definitive, well-thought plot and dialogue, the scientific language used throughout the novel sounds more like a lecture than story-telling. With this type of technical dialogue, I don’t feel much attachment to the characters themselves. The author and the characters he created are extremely intelligent and likable enough, but I’m a reader who likes a little more feeling. I’d definitely recommend to those interested in the sci-fi genre who appreciate a more technical/scientific style of writing.
The idea of dream immersion is meant to be the next means of entertainment media, surpassing even the beginnings of late 19th century cinema. The possibility of something like this existing one day makes for an interesting premise—like video games but with virtual simulation through the sub-consciousness; they even create a disclaimer of rules and regulations for participants to follow. It reminds me a little of Avatar, with the people lying in pods while their consciousness goes elsewhere—makes for a fascinating premise/storyline.
While the novel is extremely well-written with a definitive, well-thought plot and dialogue, the scientific language used throughout the novel sounds more like a lecture than story-telling. With this type of technical dialogue, I don’t feel much attachment to the characters themselves. The author and the characters he created are extremely intelligent and likable enough, but I’m a reader who likes a little more feeling. I’d definitely recommend to those interested in the sci-fi genre who appreciate a more technical/scientific style of writing.
December 1, 2020
Watters spins a dizzying, exhilarating tale of technological wonder, family drama, and political intrigue in this enthralling latest.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife Margo have worked for years on Dream Immersion, an immersive interactive technology that allows users to experience both past and future. But with a large group of people, including the Fundamental Purists opposing the launch of the Dream Immersion, Saxon and Margo soon find themselves at a crossroad where they have to pick between their professional obligations and personal preference.
A Swiftly paced narrative including short vignettes into the Dream Immersion experience proves seductive, drawing the reader into Saxon’s intriguing world of technological amazement. Watters uses familiar set pieces—advanced virtual reality, techno wonders, moralities and science, protagonists caught up in their personal turmoil, recklessness of the youth, and family drama.
The characters are thoroughly developed. Saxon and Margo are the parents the reader can easily relate to. Watters’s concept of Dream Immersion enabling the user to visit the past and future to fulfill their own fantasies is unsettling and thoroughly convincing, and he employs it skillfully to emphasize themes of ethics and moral issues when it comes to technology advancement.
Readers looking for a healthy dose of family drama in their science fiction will be enthralled, and those fond of hard-core SF will find an exhilarating story that’s hard to put down.
Suffused with a swiftly moving plot and deeply realized characterization, the novel makes for a thoroughly engrossing page-turner.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife Margo have worked for years on Dream Immersion, an immersive interactive technology that allows users to experience both past and future. But with a large group of people, including the Fundamental Purists opposing the launch of the Dream Immersion, Saxon and Margo soon find themselves at a crossroad where they have to pick between their professional obligations and personal preference.
A Swiftly paced narrative including short vignettes into the Dream Immersion experience proves seductive, drawing the reader into Saxon’s intriguing world of technological amazement. Watters uses familiar set pieces—advanced virtual reality, techno wonders, moralities and science, protagonists caught up in their personal turmoil, recklessness of the youth, and family drama.
The characters are thoroughly developed. Saxon and Margo are the parents the reader can easily relate to. Watters’s concept of Dream Immersion enabling the user to visit the past and future to fulfill their own fantasies is unsettling and thoroughly convincing, and he employs it skillfully to emphasize themes of ethics and moral issues when it comes to technology advancement.
Readers looking for a healthy dose of family drama in their science fiction will be enthralled, and those fond of hard-core SF will find an exhilarating story that’s hard to put down.
Suffused with a swiftly moving plot and deeply realized characterization, the novel makes for a thoroughly engrossing page-turner.
November 30, 2020
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife Margo are finally ready to witness the launch of their dream project – Dream Immersion, a super advanced virtual-reality-based technology that allows users to experience preserved histories, imagined futures, and video games. But with strong opposition to the virtually limitless technology from various sections of the society, the pair is forced to reconsider their life’s work.
Watters allows the short vignettes containing various users experiencing the Dream Immersion to unroll at regular intervals, allowing readers to glimpse into futuristic possibilities. He gracefully interweaves intricate worldbuilding with a swiftly moving plot and intriguing storyline. Saxon, Margo, and the other characters remain engaging, with Hugo’s story driving the narrative. The narrative flows at swift pace, with exhilarating moments such as rapid shifts between the SF plot and secondary suspense storyline.
Fans of virtual reality laced SF will appreciate the endless possibilities Watters shows through various engineered dreams experienced by the characters. The prose is crisp, the threat to Saxon’s Dream Immersion project is a constant looming shadow, and Saxon and Margo’s parental worries and dangerous consequences of Hugo’s youthful recklessness are thoroughly believable.
Watters’s strength is interlacing the family drama and political intrigue into a complexity that isn’t confusing despite the abundance of technical jargon.
This is a must-read for fans of hard SF.
Watters allows the short vignettes containing various users experiencing the Dream Immersion to unroll at regular intervals, allowing readers to glimpse into futuristic possibilities. He gracefully interweaves intricate worldbuilding with a swiftly moving plot and intriguing storyline. Saxon, Margo, and the other characters remain engaging, with Hugo’s story driving the narrative. The narrative flows at swift pace, with exhilarating moments such as rapid shifts between the SF plot and secondary suspense storyline.
Fans of virtual reality laced SF will appreciate the endless possibilities Watters shows through various engineered dreams experienced by the characters. The prose is crisp, the threat to Saxon’s Dream Immersion project is a constant looming shadow, and Saxon and Margo’s parental worries and dangerous consequences of Hugo’s youthful recklessness are thoroughly believable.
Watters’s strength is interlacing the family drama and political intrigue into a complexity that isn’t confusing despite the abundance of technical jargon.
This is a must-read for fans of hard SF.
September 7, 2020
Author Matt Watters gives readers an interesting take on the concept of dream immersion in this debut sci-fi drama Dream Phaze. Australia 2046. Dr. Saxon Zynn and his team at Zynn Communications have worked tirelessly on their Dream Immersion Platform, a type of virtual-reality where users can experience the past and the possible future. The endless possibilities are shown through various engineered dreams experienced by the characters and are scattered throughout every chapter. Unfortunately as with any new technology, Dream Immersion is met with a lot of opposition and Saxon will have to overcome a number of obstacles including the kidnapping of his son and a religious cult, in order for his project to succeed. Despite the heavy technological jargon, Watters keeps readers in the loop and prevents them from being overwhelmed by including a handy glossary at the end. This quick read’s imaginative take on the dream immersion trope is sure to be a must read for sci-fi fans.
August 31, 2020
An incredibly interesting plot, enticing characters, and definitely a hard sci-fi book for lovers of the genre. Watters' attention to detail and the ability to write with such fascinating ease to the genre made for a really enjoyable read. The addition of a futuristic dream technology made it feel very much like a less harrowing episode of Black Mirror. There was something about this book that felt very abstract and ephemeral (much like a dream itself) and I really think it worked. It was endlessly helpful to have a glossary of terms in the back of the book and I appreciated the specificity of this world that the author had created for us--endlessly imaginative for a reader to engage with.
Honestly, this book would have made a phenomenal graphic novel and I look forward to reading more from Matt Watters.
Honestly, this book would have made a phenomenal graphic novel and I look forward to reading more from Matt Watters.
April 4, 2021
Interesting characters with an intriguing plot. It's a short novel but the idea behind it has made me think and that's why I gave it five stars. Well written and entertaining.
There have been many novels that use dreams as a plot device. They use them to transport the story somewhere else, then exit the story for the reader to realize it was all a dream. Wizard of Oz comes to mind.
Dream Phaze takes dreams to the next level and monetizes them. Dream Phaze explores engineered dreams as an ongoing source of entertainment and I think that is a fascinating idea.
There have been many novels that use dreams as a plot device. They use them to transport the story somewhere else, then exit the story for the reader to realize it was all a dream. Wizard of Oz comes to mind.
Dream Phaze takes dreams to the next level and monetizes them. Dream Phaze explores engineered dreams as an ongoing source of entertainment and I think that is a fascinating idea.
May 29, 2021
A blend of fiction, science and esoterica for all those oneironauts out there! ‘Dream walkers’ and ‘inception’ from the ancient greeks thrust into the near future with the help of fast evolving technogeeks. Loved it and awaiting the next book AND an app that will make lucid dreaming easier!
Matt WattersDream Phaze - Germination
Matt WattersDream Phaze - Germination
June 24, 2021
Dream Phaze - Germination caught me by surprise. The writing is excellent, descriptive and Matt Watters has clearly done a massive amount of research on the subject of dreams. The characters come to life from the pages through engaging dialogue, they feel authentic. The reality within the pages is what excited me most about this book, it could be our future. I normally don’t read books of this genre, I’m a fantasy reader, but I couldn’t put this book down. I think it was relatable because everyone dreams. This is a must-read sci-fi.
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August 22, 2020"When technological jargon is well explained, the fascinating virtual reality and complex drama among the multitude of intelligent and diversely motivated characters makes DREAM PHAZE — GERMINATION an exhilarating science fiction thriller." 4 star review by Aimee Jodoin for IndieReader.com August 2020. Read the full review here: https://indiereader.com/book_review/d...
April 30, 2021
A fast-paced yet startlingly realistic look at the sort of technology everyone in the dreampunk community is waiting for. It builds on the brain's natural capacity for dreaming but adds structure, allows better retention of the experience, and—critically—enables multiple people to jack into the same shared experience. It's like VR but indistinguishable from reality… and it's coming. Are we ready?
February 15, 2022
Delve into fascinating concepts of engineered dreams and discover the evolution of indulgence in a world where all human desires can turn into realities in Dream Phaze – Germination by Matt Watters.
The intelligent Dr. Saxon Zynn and his remarkable team of scientists have come forward with a truly revolutionary invention but face a massive hurdle in the form of Fundamental Purists standing in their way. Racing to meet the launch date for their innovative technology, Dr. Zynn is pushed back by threats issued against his family by the Purists who do not want the technology to go mainstream. Dr. Saxon is faced with a dilemma when his son's life hangs in the balance with the launch of the game-changing program he has worked years to build.
Dream Phaze - Germination by Matt Watters is an exhilarating science fiction read that builds on a fascinating premise followed by an exciting adventure. Readers will love the moral stand-off between Dr. Zynn's values and the Fundamental Purists' vendetta for the wonderful technology of engineered dreams. The author has delved into the social effects of technology in our lives and the implications of misuse of a program like this. The book's characters are well-fleshed out and have a unique individuality. Dr. Zynn finds support in the form of his strong-willed wife, Margo, and her father, Walter. His son, Hugo, who is threatened to be kidnapped by the Fundamental Purists in case their demands aren't met, has a mysterious fiancé Christine who plays an important role in the plot. The author has included a glossary of technical jargon to facilitate readers along the way. Watters has also superbly created a storyline that not only shows a rich imaginative future of artificially engineered dreams but also entertains with moral dilemmas and thrilling adventure.
The intelligent Dr. Saxon Zynn and his remarkable team of scientists have come forward with a truly revolutionary invention but face a massive hurdle in the form of Fundamental Purists standing in their way. Racing to meet the launch date for their innovative technology, Dr. Zynn is pushed back by threats issued against his family by the Purists who do not want the technology to go mainstream. Dr. Saxon is faced with a dilemma when his son's life hangs in the balance with the launch of the game-changing program he has worked years to build.
Dream Phaze - Germination by Matt Watters is an exhilarating science fiction read that builds on a fascinating premise followed by an exciting adventure. Readers will love the moral stand-off between Dr. Zynn's values and the Fundamental Purists' vendetta for the wonderful technology of engineered dreams. The author has delved into the social effects of technology in our lives and the implications of misuse of a program like this. The book's characters are well-fleshed out and have a unique individuality. Dr. Zynn finds support in the form of his strong-willed wife, Margo, and her father, Walter. His son, Hugo, who is threatened to be kidnapped by the Fundamental Purists in case their demands aren't met, has a mysterious fiancé Christine who plays an important role in the plot. The author has included a glossary of technical jargon to facilitate readers along the way. Watters has also superbly created a storyline that not only shows a rich imaginative future of artificially engineered dreams but also entertains with moral dilemmas and thrilling adventure.
January 31, 2024
Almost finished Dream Phaze - Germination 'again' and I'm loving it again. Fresh and something very special about this novel. I recommend this book to sci-fi lovers, as it was recommended to me. I had a look at the authors website and the next book in the series is due soon. I'm a fan.
September 2, 2021
I read Dream Phaze - Germination at the end of last year and really enjoyed the level of complexity within the story. I love this type of science fiction where it is within the realms of scientific possibilities. I recommend this for a satisfying read of tech to come.
December 23, 2021
Really enjoyed this fast moving novel. I agree with Hannah's review that it is along the lines of Black Mirror but with a twist of Westworld added to the mix. Intriguing premise and characters make for a great story.
February 15, 2022
The dawn of a ground-breaking development in virtual technology is about to be witnessed. A virtual reality world, where engineered fantasies will be birthed. However, this breakthrough is being opposed by certain societal groups unprepared to accept such an innovation.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife, Margo, have spent many years working on their dream project called Dream Immersion. It is a technological marvel that allows the user to enter a virtual world where they can live and experience a world that caters to the whims of the user; a world of peace and absolute happiness. However, because they cannot comprehend the technology and its implications, several factions of society, such as the Fundamental Purists, seek to rebel against it to prevent its implementation. With such intense opposition to their life's work, the pair must contemplate their beloved invention's fate. The dilemma faced by the couple leads the way for swift and regular switches from the sci-fi motif to family drama.
Matt Watters fits an extraordinarily awe-striking and thought-provoking touch into the novel by incorporating regular glimpses of the futuristic world envisioned by Dream Immersion users. In addition, there are multiple suspenseful scenes illustrating the youth's carelessness that justify the public's anxiety and skepticism about futuristic technology. Watters uses a variety of set pieces to create an exciting and captivating plot, such as virtual reality, family drama, science, morality, and characters imprisoned in their own struggles. Dream Phaze - Germination follows a family drama genre wrapped around a sci-fi core, making this novel particularly appealing for sci-fi fanatics. The reader is drawn into a sense of amazement and wonder by the inconceivable digital world, which inspires them to envision their own virtual dream world. The clever tale flows effortlessly, indicating that it was meticulously planned and executed, endowing readers with a powerful and memorable experience.
Dr. Saxon Zynn and his wife, Margo, have spent many years working on their dream project called Dream Immersion. It is a technological marvel that allows the user to enter a virtual world where they can live and experience a world that caters to the whims of the user; a world of peace and absolute happiness. However, because they cannot comprehend the technology and its implications, several factions of society, such as the Fundamental Purists, seek to rebel against it to prevent its implementation. With such intense opposition to their life's work, the pair must contemplate their beloved invention's fate. The dilemma faced by the couple leads the way for swift and regular switches from the sci-fi motif to family drama.
Matt Watters fits an extraordinarily awe-striking and thought-provoking touch into the novel by incorporating regular glimpses of the futuristic world envisioned by Dream Immersion users. In addition, there are multiple suspenseful scenes illustrating the youth's carelessness that justify the public's anxiety and skepticism about futuristic technology. Watters uses a variety of set pieces to create an exciting and captivating plot, such as virtual reality, family drama, science, morality, and characters imprisoned in their own struggles. Dream Phaze - Germination follows a family drama genre wrapped around a sci-fi core, making this novel particularly appealing for sci-fi fanatics. The reader is drawn into a sense of amazement and wonder by the inconceivable digital world, which inspires them to envision their own virtual dream world. The clever tale flows effortlessly, indicating that it was meticulously planned and executed, endowing readers with a powerful and memorable experience.
March 18, 2022
High-tech virtual technology developed by a couple is put in jeopardy when society refuses to accept the invention. This leads the way for swift interchanges between drama and sci-fi plots as the couple tries to deal with unprecedented dilemmas.
Dr. Saxon and his wife Margo have been working on an innovative virtual technology project called Dream Immersion for years and are ready to witness the launch of their life's work. Dream Immersion is a cutting-edge virtual reality system using which people can create their own digital environment, down to the experiences they wish to conceive, including their deepest wishes, wildest thoughts, historic events, and imaginable futures. This scientific wonder, however, is faced with considerable criticism and opposition from various societal groups such as the Fundamental Purists as these people are unable to appreciate the benefits of the technology. With a substantial portion of the population rejecting the invention, the couple's life's work is put in peril, and they now must rethink what the future holds for Dream Immersion. The storyline is a unique mix of several story genres, with the plot smoothly shifting from sci-fi to family drama. The meticulous narration of the futuristic virtual world experienced by the users of Dream Immersion makes the story exhilarating and quite intriguing.
The novel's highly suspenseful and thrilling plot is backed by solid world-building and character development. Saxon and Margo serve as the parents most readers can relate to, and Hugo being the reckless youngster that justifies society's fear and criticism of the technology. Matt Watters draws the reader into a sense of amazement and wonder by the awe-striking virtual world he narrates, compelling the reader into imagining their own virtual world. The family drama genre wrapped around a science fiction core makes Dream Phaze - Germination particularly appealing to sci-fi lovers.
Dr. Saxon and his wife Margo have been working on an innovative virtual technology project called Dream Immersion for years and are ready to witness the launch of their life's work. Dream Immersion is a cutting-edge virtual reality system using which people can create their own digital environment, down to the experiences they wish to conceive, including their deepest wishes, wildest thoughts, historic events, and imaginable futures. This scientific wonder, however, is faced with considerable criticism and opposition from various societal groups such as the Fundamental Purists as these people are unable to appreciate the benefits of the technology. With a substantial portion of the population rejecting the invention, the couple's life's work is put in peril, and they now must rethink what the future holds for Dream Immersion. The storyline is a unique mix of several story genres, with the plot smoothly shifting from sci-fi to family drama. The meticulous narration of the futuristic virtual world experienced by the users of Dream Immersion makes the story exhilarating and quite intriguing.
The novel's highly suspenseful and thrilling plot is backed by solid world-building and character development. Saxon and Margo serve as the parents most readers can relate to, and Hugo being the reckless youngster that justifies society's fear and criticism of the technology. Matt Watters draws the reader into a sense of amazement and wonder by the awe-striking virtual world he narrates, compelling the reader into imagining their own virtual world. The family drama genre wrapped around a science fiction core makes Dream Phaze - Germination particularly appealing to sci-fi lovers.
March 20, 2022
Dr. Saxon Zynn and Margo are a married couple who have spent years working on a project called Dream Immersion. It is a technological marvel which, with its super advanced technology, allows users to dive into a virtual world where they can experience envisaged futures, preserved histories and any of their wildest dreams. However, unable to comprehend the technology and its prospects, various segments of society begin to oppose it such as the Fundamental Purists, all in an effort to prevent its launch. With such extreme criticism towards their life’s work, the couple have to reconsider the fate of their beloved invention. Matt Watters packs an incredibly smooth plot into the novel with occasional glimpses into the futuristic world concocted by users of Dream Immersion. Furthermore, several suspenseful scenes depicting the recklessness of the youth justify the fear and criticism people harbor for the futuristic technology. Watters draws from numerous set pieces, such as advanced virtual reality, family drama, science, morality, protagonists trapped in their own conflicts, and recklessness of people, in order to compile an enthralling and captivating storyline.
Dream Phaze - Germination carries an incredibly thrilling and suspenseful story plot. The characters are very well-developed with Saxon and Margo being the parents that the readers can relate to. The family drama genre enveloped around a science fiction core makes this novel very intriguing for sci-fi and drama lovers. The detailed virtual world-building makes the reader delve into a state of awe and wonder, compelling them to imagine their own virtual dream world. The sophisticated storyline flows smoothly, indicating that it was carefully devised and deftly executed to provide readers with a strong and lasting experience.
Dream Phaze - Germination carries an incredibly thrilling and suspenseful story plot. The characters are very well-developed with Saxon and Margo being the parents that the readers can relate to. The family drama genre enveloped around a science fiction core makes this novel very intriguing for sci-fi and drama lovers. The detailed virtual world-building makes the reader delve into a state of awe and wonder, compelling them to imagine their own virtual dream world. The sophisticated storyline flows smoothly, indicating that it was carefully devised and deftly executed to provide readers with a strong and lasting experience.
December 15, 2022
Dream Phaze - Germination
I have read both novels in the Dream Phaze series.
This novel series is not a prediction but is aspirational. Someone will use this story as the jumping off point to one day realise this technology. There isn’t a dark side to this tech, the dark side is human nature and how the tech is twisted to benefit a minority. This is an absolute possibility in our protopian society. The worldbuilding created around this new technology is significant. By overlaying our human strengths, imagination, our nuances alongside selfishness, pessimism and greed, Dream Phaze weaves a complete, believable vision of one future. I highly recommend the series and eagerly await the next novel.
I have read both novels in the Dream Phaze series.
This novel series is not a prediction but is aspirational. Someone will use this story as the jumping off point to one day realise this technology. There isn’t a dark side to this tech, the dark side is human nature and how the tech is twisted to benefit a minority. This is an absolute possibility in our protopian society. The worldbuilding created around this new technology is significant. By overlaying our human strengths, imagination, our nuances alongside selfishness, pessimism and greed, Dream Phaze weaves a complete, believable vision of one future. I highly recommend the series and eagerly await the next novel.
May 28, 2022
An excellent book must have two things - and this has both
1. Readers are visually stimulated, we create mental images when reflecting on things and an excellent book has to evoke emotions, atmosphere and settings for its reader. Watters does this with ease.
2. A good book should aspire to establish a relationship between its characters and the reader. Readers want characters they can connect with, feel invested in and an author who delivers this creates an engaged reader who becomes an advocate. Watters also succeeds here.
Disappear into a world where everything is possible.
I recommend this book and the next book in the Dream Phaze series, Imagination, unreservedly.
1. Readers are visually stimulated, we create mental images when reflecting on things and an excellent book has to evoke emotions, atmosphere and settings for its reader. Watters does this with ease.
2. A good book should aspire to establish a relationship between its characters and the reader. Readers want characters they can connect with, feel invested in and an author who delivers this creates an engaged reader who becomes an advocate. Watters also succeeds here.
Disappear into a world where everything is possible.
I recommend this book and the next book in the Dream Phaze series, Imagination, unreservedly.
February 23, 2024
If you’re a fan of immersive storytelling, futuristic technology, and thought-provoking concepts, the Dream Phaze series awaits your exploration!
July 7, 2024
2.5 to 3 stars. Meh.
September 17, 2020
Upon beginning ‘Dream Phaze’ I was taken by the entire concept of Dream Immersion. I have never read on the subject before and found that aspect engrossing. One of the best bits about this book was that it made me think, it made me consider things I hadn’t before.
There were parts of the narrative that I found lacking, which was extremely disappointing. The use of technical language was overwhelming, and I had to flick to the glossary numerous times which hampered my enjoyment of the novel.
Overall, I would recommend this book.
There were parts of the narrative that I found lacking, which was extremely disappointing. The use of technical language was overwhelming, and I had to flick to the glossary numerous times which hampered my enjoyment of the novel.
Overall, I would recommend this book.
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