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Hidden in Plain Sight
Young physicist Jenna Wilkes has done the impossible - and the whole scientific world is shaking on its pillars.
Could it be that conventional science has misunderstood the very fabric of the universe? Could there be infinitely more to it than anyone has ever guessed? Could science's whole concept of reality be ... unreal?
Jenna's discovery drills into the heart of reality itself - and that's why the Establishment is so determined to suppress it. How far will they go to hide the truth? Big-name scientists, the Pentagon, and shady politicians plot and scheme to silence her, one way or another. They did it once, seven years earlier. This time the stakes are incalculably higher.
Jenna has more than just a scientific revolution in her hands. If the Establishment can't stop her, the whole world will be changed in ways not even Jenna can imagine.
Could it be that conventional science has misunderstood the very fabric of the universe? Could there be infinitely more to it than anyone has ever guessed? Could science's whole concept of reality be ... unreal?
Jenna's discovery drills into the heart of reality itself - and that's why the Establishment is so determined to suppress it. How far will they go to hide the truth? Big-name scientists, the Pentagon, and shady politicians plot and scheme to silence her, one way or another. They did it once, seven years earlier. This time the stakes are incalculably higher.
Jenna has more than just a scientific revolution in her hands. If the Establishment can't stop her, the whole world will be changed in ways not even Jenna can imagine.
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334 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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February 12, 2015
I already knew of this author as a Christian, a musician, a writer of challenging nonfiction, and a man learned in multiple disciplines when I discovered this science fiction novel on a trip to the States. As a reader and writer of fiction myself, I was intrigued. The genre - sci-fi - set this book apart, as did the author's stature. Frankly, very few of the Christian authors I know of are mature men with wide-ranging interests beyond fiction.
So how does the book stack up? Well, I haven't read a lot of sci-fi but I know something about the difference between window-dressing technobabble, and actual scientific speculation. I don't understand either of them, but I can appreciate the good stuff. Hidden in Plain Sight is based on real world physics. And it made me curious to investigate where in the book reality leaves off and speculation begins - surely one of the most important functions of the sci-fi genre.
In many other respects the book was well-written, with adequate characterisation, reasonable plotting, and a refreshingly original set of themes reflecting the author's presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics. I particularly enjoyed his redefinition of "the supernatural" as "the infranatural" - the constant insistence that the hand of God doesn't reveal itself primarily through miracles but through the universe continuing to operate as usual. This is SUCH a profound point in many ways.
Plus, for a book written by a serious gentleman with a beard, there was a surprising amount of humor. And references to classic sci-fi, like A Wrinkle in Time and Ringworld!
I do have two complaints. Some readers may be uncomfortable with the non-Christian characters' mildly salty language; while I appreciate the reasoning behind this kind of author's choice, I thought the use was persistent enough throughout the book to constitute a real drawback.
The big complaint I have, however, is that while just about every other aspect of the book is good, the writing style isn't. It's not as bad as some books I've read, it could probably be fixed by a good stiff edit, but it's noticeably weak compared to the rest of the book.
Hidden in Plain Sight is the work of a very clever thinker and scholar who, unfortunately, has not included the practice of narrative writing - a fiendishly difficult thing to get right, I know - among his studies. That said, this novel was rewarding enough that I sincerely hope one day to see the two remaining books of this projected trilogy published.
So how does the book stack up? Well, I haven't read a lot of sci-fi but I know something about the difference between window-dressing technobabble, and actual scientific speculation. I don't understand either of them, but I can appreciate the good stuff. Hidden in Plain Sight is based on real world physics. And it made me curious to investigate where in the book reality leaves off and speculation begins - surely one of the most important functions of the sci-fi genre.
In many other respects the book was well-written, with adequate characterisation, reasonable plotting, and a refreshingly original set of themes reflecting the author's presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics. I particularly enjoyed his redefinition of "the supernatural" as "the infranatural" - the constant insistence that the hand of God doesn't reveal itself primarily through miracles but through the universe continuing to operate as usual. This is SUCH a profound point in many ways.
Plus, for a book written by a serious gentleman with a beard, there was a surprising amount of humor. And references to classic sci-fi, like A Wrinkle in Time and Ringworld!
I do have two complaints. Some readers may be uncomfortable with the non-Christian characters' mildly salty language; while I appreciate the reasoning behind this kind of author's choice, I thought the use was persistent enough throughout the book to constitute a real drawback.
The big complaint I have, however, is that while just about every other aspect of the book is good, the writing style isn't. It's not as bad as some books I've read, it could probably be fixed by a good stiff edit, but it's noticeably weak compared to the rest of the book.
Hidden in Plain Sight is the work of a very clever thinker and scholar who, unfortunately, has not included the practice of narrative writing - a fiendishly difficult thing to get right, I know - among his studies. That said, this novel was rewarding enough that I sincerely hope one day to see the two remaining books of this projected trilogy published.
January 23, 2015
I have read this book three times since I first purchased it in 2010. Considering how easy it is for me to get sidetrack or lose attention in things, this is one of the few books in my vast collection that completely held my attention from the first word until the last. There is no need to write a long review. Any attempt to try to explain the story line of this book would rob the reader from such a joyous experience; therefore, I will simply say......BUY THIS BOOK NOW!!!!
November 26, 2014
Very... interesting. I'd love to know what a physicist would think of the very imaginative and imaginary physics in this book.
While at certain places the book lacks polish, on the whole it is a refreshing change from run of the mill "Christian" literature.
While at certain places the book lacks polish, on the whole it is a refreshing change from run of the mill "Christian" literature.
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