The Quantum Contingent

by Gregory R. Simpson

The future… is here. Gregory Simpson brings you "The Quantum Contingent", a globe-trotting, techno-spy thriller with pop-culture references and even its own Spotify playlist! This novel is set in richly detailed locations around the globe and features today's technologies extrapolated for tomorrow, including cryptocurrency, drones, and SpaceX rocket ships.

In 2028, a mysterious group known as The Quantum Contingent has achieved true quantum computing capabilities. The Quantum Contingent have their sights set on achieving immortality for a select few who will chart humanity's destiny. They are willing to hold the world's governments hostage to achieve their goals.

Jack and Sarah are sibling spies who work with Quotient, a mysterious, independent spy agency whose secret advantage is also quantum based. They find themselves taking on a desperate mission to race across the globe at a frenetic pace to stop this nefarious group and their anonymous founder!

Genres: Fiction

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 15, 2022

About the author

Greg was CTO for one of the world's largest companies and headed the AI initiative for a Fortune 200 Financial Services firm. He has channeled his technology and global travel experiences into "The Quantum Contingent". Read more at his website at
www.simpsong00.com

Reviews

[Amanda DeNardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun, fast-paced story full of adventure and technology that takes the reader to fascinating locations throughout the world! The picture of where technology may take us in the not-so-distant future was thought-provoking, while the pop culture references and sibling banter throughout kept it light-hearted in the midst of an action-packed plotline!

[Frank Bonfiglio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simpson’s book is absolutely captivating. It moved at an exhilarating speed, and creates such strong protagonists one cannot help but root for—while also containing antagonists that create engaging conflicts to the plot. His descriptions of future technologies were interesting to read about, and spurred quite a bit of thinking when it comes to what our world will look like years down the line. Fascinating descriptions of places Simpson has traveled to all across the world truly made me feel like I was being taken to different places—while also maintaining my nostalgia for all-things home.

[Gene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great fun! The use of cutting-edge and just-over-the-horizon technology make the story plausible and, at the same time, educational. The vivid descriptions of the story’s many locations all over the world only add to the excitement. The author’s background in technology and extensive world-wide travel is richly reflected.

[Gregory Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book. I hope you enjoy it! I won't review it, since I wrote it!

[Karen Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent fast-paced thriller that makes you ponder what future our advancing technology will bring us.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like any good novelist, Simpson imagines how new technology may be used for evil. He does so, however, with a keen optimism and an extensive background in tech which makes the read uniquely fun and insightful. Can’t wait for the sequel!

[Janet Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure - I know the author; so that made it special. I loved the technology references - - I was not just enjoying the story, but felt like I was thinking and learning, while enjoying the book. Also loved that women had prominent roles i.e. president of company. Appreciated the fast pace. Also a small thing - - loved how the chapters are short. If you get tired, or pulled away, you can finish a chapter; and it's easy to pick back up.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engaging and well-crafted vision of a technological future, where brilliant characters tackle seemingly intractable problems in ways that remain scientifically grounded and believable.