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The Singularity Wheel
Five years ago, Monica Tisdale, the “ghost girl,” invaded their dreams and led them through the void. Now she is back, more desperate and more powerful than ever. For Mitchell Brant, Joe Marma, Ryan Swinton, and Marc Kuslanski, the intervening five years have seen them advance to the cusp of their senior year in high school. They have girlfriend troubles, job stresses, future careers to consider. They don’t have the time, or the inclination, to be whisked away to Monica’s world again. But when Monica calls on them to leap into the abyss and bridge the gap between dimensions, she will not take no for an answer. She has tapped into the deepest pools of her mysterious powers, leading to consequences as unforeseen as they are disastrous. For Monica, the multiverse, the concept of a limitless number of parallel selves and parallel worlds, has become all too real. And all too terrifying. Through it all, she knows that Mitchell and his friends are the only ones who can save her. If she doesn’t kill them first. ************************* Michael S. Fedison Cover Matt Gaston
398 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2018
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Michael S. Fedison
2 books35 followersMichael S. Fedison was born in Rochester, New York, and now lives with his wife, Sarah, and regal cat, Luke, in the green hills of central Vermont. Michael has been writing creatively for as long as he can remember, and has had short fiction published in several literary magazines, including "Iconoclast" and "The Written Word." He has several "day jobs," including working as a technical writer, a professional writing tutor, and as a freelance proofreader and copy editor for a variety of book publishers.
Michael has been a lover of imaginative stories his entire life. He enjoys any story that takes you by the hand, lifts you up, and transports you to another place, a new and creative way of looking at the world around us.
Michael has been a lover of imaginative stories his entire life. He enjoys any story that takes you by the hand, lifts you up, and transports you to another place, a new and creative way of looking at the world around us.
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February 24, 2018
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In this sequel to The Eye-Dancers, Mitchell, Joe, Ryan and Marc are BACK, along with Monica Tisdale, the ghost girl.
Five years on from their journey into a parallel universe, summoned by Monica to rescue her from kidnappers, the boys are struggling through their teenage years, their adventures largely forgotten. Life is tough for them all, and their friendships have fallen by the wayside. But suddenly Monica is back in their heads, and stronger than before. She needs their help again, and resistance is futile.
Over the years, Monica's powers have increased to the point where she cannot control them anymore, and this has lead to her downfall. The boys have to help her, or else she will lose herself completely. And she won't take no for an answer.
Reunited, the boys set out on the journey back to Colbyville, and along the way are forced to confront and deal with the issues that are holding them back. Will they be able to help the ghost girl? And will they ever find their way home in one piece?
Another journey of self-discovery from Michael J. Fedison, written in such a way that hooks you from the first page. The characters of the four boys are excellently crafted, naturally evolved from their younger selves in the first novel, and their individual problems are described realistically and sympathetically.
I found this book as compelling as the original, and was a little sad to leave them all behind at the end. Loved it.
In this sequel to The Eye-Dancers, Mitchell, Joe, Ryan and Marc are BACK, along with Monica Tisdale, the ghost girl.
Five years on from their journey into a parallel universe, summoned by Monica to rescue her from kidnappers, the boys are struggling through their teenage years, their adventures largely forgotten. Life is tough for them all, and their friendships have fallen by the wayside. But suddenly Monica is back in their heads, and stronger than before. She needs their help again, and resistance is futile.
Over the years, Monica's powers have increased to the point where she cannot control them anymore, and this has lead to her downfall. The boys have to help her, or else she will lose herself completely. And she won't take no for an answer.
Reunited, the boys set out on the journey back to Colbyville, and along the way are forced to confront and deal with the issues that are holding them back. Will they be able to help the ghost girl? And will they ever find their way home in one piece?
Another journey of self-discovery from Michael J. Fedison, written in such a way that hooks you from the first page. The characters of the four boys are excellently crafted, naturally evolved from their younger selves in the first novel, and their individual problems are described realistically and sympathetically.
I found this book as compelling as the original, and was a little sad to leave them all behind at the end. Loved it.
June 30, 2018
There's an old saw about the definition of mixed emotions: watching your mother-in-law drive your brand-new Corvette convertible off a cliff. It sums up my mixed feelings about "The Singularity Wheel," feelings which were crystal clear after I read Michael Fedison's prior novel, "The Eye-Dancers" but now, in this second novel, were not.
Both the first and the follow-up stories concern the same characters, separated in time by four (or so) years but still in their teens, which puts these works squarely in the YA genre. I read that the author spent those same length of time crafting "Singularity," and it shows. He's a fine wordsmith and substantial writer. The work itself is nearly flawless and error-free (one rather looming exception: he doesn't capitalize Corvette - yep, that one).
Fedison spends the first third of the book – far too long - characterizing the four boys and their lives. I grew itchy for the story to get going. In any event, they're a rather motley crew and I sometimes wondered why they all remained friends, especially with Joe, who's a crude, coarse bully (and likely because of that the most developed character of the four). For all that, I felt the other three were rather undifferentiated and often found myself pondering which was whom and had to stop to refresh my memory about him. They were never as fully developed as the fist-slinging Joe. Most of all, though, I wanted the story to get going.
Monica Tisdale, throughout, remains (intentionally) a cypher, albeit an interesting and powerful one. (There is no romantic interest between her and the four boys.) She struggles against forces she can barely understand or cope with (as I'm sure is a common problem with teens of either gender) and apparently has no one else to turn to but the four lads from a parallel world who haven't a clue how to help her.
So the author has set himself a mighty task in trying to knit a story out of this situation, and diverges from the mission in a number of ways which tend to, in my most humble and apologetic opinion, drag on and on, unnecessarily lengthening the novel.
This is the most interesting and contradictory issue for me: Fedison is such a good writer that he crafts a narrative style that’s just too good for the story genre. Think Albert Einstein writing a detective novel or a bodice-ripping romance. A story of grave psychic (psychotic?) danger and alternate-reality, time-travel, adventure out to be written in crackling prose. IMO, Fedison ought to be writing much more sophisticated subject matter. And did I mention it’s just too darned long?
There are interesting ideas at play in this novel, such as the multiple dimensions of realities sandwiched one upon another and the non-Kurtzweil “Singularity,” but they just lie there, waiting to be explored, while Fedison watches his Corvette fly off the cliff. I wish I could say it was a sequel worth the time it took to read, but for me it wasn't. I read it all, beginning to end, but just kept wishing it was as good as "The Eye-Dancers."
Both the first and the follow-up stories concern the same characters, separated in time by four (or so) years but still in their teens, which puts these works squarely in the YA genre. I read that the author spent those same length of time crafting "Singularity," and it shows. He's a fine wordsmith and substantial writer. The work itself is nearly flawless and error-free (one rather looming exception: he doesn't capitalize Corvette - yep, that one).
Fedison spends the first third of the book – far too long - characterizing the four boys and their lives. I grew itchy for the story to get going. In any event, they're a rather motley crew and I sometimes wondered why they all remained friends, especially with Joe, who's a crude, coarse bully (and likely because of that the most developed character of the four). For all that, I felt the other three were rather undifferentiated and often found myself pondering which was whom and had to stop to refresh my memory about him. They were never as fully developed as the fist-slinging Joe. Most of all, though, I wanted the story to get going.
Monica Tisdale, throughout, remains (intentionally) a cypher, albeit an interesting and powerful one. (There is no romantic interest between her and the four boys.) She struggles against forces she can barely understand or cope with (as I'm sure is a common problem with teens of either gender) and apparently has no one else to turn to but the four lads from a parallel world who haven't a clue how to help her.
So the author has set himself a mighty task in trying to knit a story out of this situation, and diverges from the mission in a number of ways which tend to, in my most humble and apologetic opinion, drag on and on, unnecessarily lengthening the novel.
This is the most interesting and contradictory issue for me: Fedison is such a good writer that he crafts a narrative style that’s just too good for the story genre. Think Albert Einstein writing a detective novel or a bodice-ripping romance. A story of grave psychic (psychotic?) danger and alternate-reality, time-travel, adventure out to be written in crackling prose. IMO, Fedison ought to be writing much more sophisticated subject matter. And did I mention it’s just too darned long?
There are interesting ideas at play in this novel, such as the multiple dimensions of realities sandwiched one upon another and the non-Kurtzweil “Singularity,” but they just lie there, waiting to be explored, while Fedison watches his Corvette fly off the cliff. I wish I could say it was a sequel worth the time it took to read, but for me it wasn't. I read it all, beginning to end, but just kept wishing it was as good as "The Eye-Dancers."
March 14, 2018
The Singularity Queen
I read the first book, The Eye Dancers, when it first came out and absolutely loved it! I was one of the first people to probably bug the stew out of Michael Fedison to write a Book 2 and make it a short series. The non stop, fast paced, adventure has everything you’d want in a good book. The characters are well developed to the point of showing not only weaknesses & insecurities but their strengths and growth made throughout their experience. If you enjoy a fast paced mystery with a good deal of paranormal activities, I think you’ll really enjoy this book as well as a Book 1. Needless to say, these are young adult mysteries, but something that touches on many young adult issues, such as personal, insecurities, dating, trying to fit in with the crowd they feel to be the most desired, future dreams, learning to compromise their parental expectations and their own personal reflections of self and how those issues will affect their futures and contentment. I am sending them to my granddaughter to enjoy. They will make the perfect gift.
I read the first book, The Eye Dancers, when it first came out and absolutely loved it! I was one of the first people to probably bug the stew out of Michael Fedison to write a Book 2 and make it a short series. The non stop, fast paced, adventure has everything you’d want in a good book. The characters are well developed to the point of showing not only weaknesses & insecurities but their strengths and growth made throughout their experience. If you enjoy a fast paced mystery with a good deal of paranormal activities, I think you’ll really enjoy this book as well as a Book 1. Needless to say, these are young adult mysteries, but something that touches on many young adult issues, such as personal, insecurities, dating, trying to fit in with the crowd they feel to be the most desired, future dreams, learning to compromise their parental expectations and their own personal reflections of self and how those issues will affect their futures and contentment. I am sending them to my granddaughter to enjoy. They will make the perfect gift.
February 8, 2018
The lovable gang of 4 boys turned accidental time/space travelers is back in The Singularity Wheel, the sequel to The Eye-Dancers. Five years have passed since they traveled to Colbyville to save Monica Tisdale from her captors. In that time, they have grown from boys to teenagers, with all of the accompanying angst and issues. Now Monica needs their help again, and the boys come to her aide - some more reluctantly than others.
I enjoy how the author explores the scientific complexity of the subject he is tackling. He approaches time/space travel with more realism than you typically find. He has clearly researched his subject matter, which gives the reader an immersive experience into the worlds that he intertwines. He also does an excellent job naturally evolving the characters that he created in the original story. The boys have issues, but we can rely on the fact that they are good at heart, and will do the right thing.
I enjoy how the author explores the scientific complexity of the subject he is tackling. He approaches time/space travel with more realism than you typically find. He has clearly researched his subject matter, which gives the reader an immersive experience into the worlds that he intertwines. He also does an excellent job naturally evolving the characters that he created in the original story. The boys have issues, but we can rely on the fact that they are good at heart, and will do the right thing.
October 13, 2018
Singularity Wheel is an adventure into other universes. It takes the reader along for the ride as the characters travel across time and space to help the ghost girl, Monica Tisdale, once again when she summons them.
It has been awhile since Mike Fedison’s first book, The Eyedancers, came out. This book begins a new story involving the same characters that were in the first book. These characters have grown up and are now in their teens. They are reluctant about entering this strange void again for fear they will not be able to return to their own world in one piece.
The author keeps the reader engaged as the pace of the story grows. This is an imaginative read by a creative author.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this sci-fi fantasy and felt drawn into the story as each scene was described and the characters felt powerful emotions. It takes a talented writer to enable the reader to feel the angst and joy in a story. I look forward to more books by this talented author.
It has been awhile since Mike Fedison’s first book, The Eyedancers, came out. This book begins a new story involving the same characters that were in the first book. These characters have grown up and are now in their teens. They are reluctant about entering this strange void again for fear they will not be able to return to their own world in one piece.
The author keeps the reader engaged as the pace of the story grows. This is an imaginative read by a creative author.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this sci-fi fantasy and felt drawn into the story as each scene was described and the characters felt powerful emotions. It takes a talented writer to enable the reader to feel the angst and joy in a story. I look forward to more books by this talented author.
September 2, 2018
Teenage angst, family issues, heartbreak and friendship on a collision course… in a parallel world! These are the underlying issues YA author, Michael S. Fedison has written in his latest Sci Fi novel and sequel The Singularity Wheel.
Five years have passed since Michell, Marc, Joe and Ryan, now eighteen-year-olds, were pulled from their universe and swept into a parallel world that resembles a Leave it to Beaver trope. The teenagers, were drawn together in The Eye Dancers at the tender age of twelve, and became unwitting and unwilling heroes rescuing a five-year-old girl from kidnappers.
In The Singularity Wheel, the four boys have been contacted by twelve-year-old Monica, the same girl who was abducted in the first book. She is in trouble, again, and calls upon them to help her restore her memory and physical self before she is lost to the universe. This time her powers are stronger and she can communicate with them while they're conscious. In The Eye Dancers, Monica could only reach out to them through their dreams.
The story does take a bit of time to get into the action and for the story to unfold, but it does gain impetus when the characters arrive in the alternative world. It is a clever union of time travel, teenage angst, familial issues and mental health. By the way, the ‘void’ is quite the scary place!
It is evident the author has done his research into time travel and the space-time continuum. It is well written, and though it is aimed for a YA audience, fans Sci Fi and time travel will enjoy reading this story.
Five years have passed since Michell, Marc, Joe and Ryan, now eighteen-year-olds, were pulled from their universe and swept into a parallel world that resembles a Leave it to Beaver trope. The teenagers, were drawn together in The Eye Dancers at the tender age of twelve, and became unwitting and unwilling heroes rescuing a five-year-old girl from kidnappers.
In The Singularity Wheel, the four boys have been contacted by twelve-year-old Monica, the same girl who was abducted in the first book. She is in trouble, again, and calls upon them to help her restore her memory and physical self before she is lost to the universe. This time her powers are stronger and she can communicate with them while they're conscious. In The Eye Dancers, Monica could only reach out to them through their dreams.
The story does take a bit of time to get into the action and for the story to unfold, but it does gain impetus when the characters arrive in the alternative world. It is a clever union of time travel, teenage angst, familial issues and mental health. By the way, the ‘void’ is quite the scary place!
It is evident the author has done his research into time travel and the space-time continuum. It is well written, and though it is aimed for a YA audience, fans Sci Fi and time travel will enjoy reading this story.
March 22, 2018
I read the Eye Dancers and this 2nd installment didn't disappoint. Reminds me of a bit of the Dark Shadows series (showing my age) where people could walk into a room and be in another lifetime. Lots of suspense to keep the reader entertained.
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