*based on ARC edition
I have been an avid fan of Peter Cline since his Ex-Heroes series. This new title, The Fold, is just as expertly woven, although the subject matter couldn't be more different. Mike, our main character, is lured by his friend to Washington, DC to help try to solve a puzzle involving a research project. Although just a high school teacher, Mike is special- he has a completely eidetic memory, and is never able to forget. Upon his arrival in DC he quickly sees that this project is like nothing the world has ever seen. The scientists claim they have revolutionized a way to travel using a fold in time-space called the Albequerque Door, so named for Bugs Bunny and his oft-referenced wrong turn. Mike is tasked to live among the researchers to examine their processes and the project itself so his friend can feel good about extending their extensive grant money. But the Door is not what it seems, and neither are the scientists. I have to admit, although I consider myself pretty intelligent, a lot of the science went over my head and I can't say whether or not most of it would be plausible. I like theoretical physics though and it seems pretty solid to me. Although there were a few points that seemed contrived, all and all The Fold is a well-told and engrossing fantasical novel, and highly recommended.
I have been an avid fan of Peter Cline since his Ex-Heroes series. This new title, The Fold, is just as expertly woven, although the subject matter couldn't be more different. Mike, our main character, is lured by his friend to Washington, DC to help try to solve a puzzle involving a research project. Although just a high school teacher, Mike is special- he has a completely eidetic memory, and is never able to forget. Upon his arrival in DC he quickly sees that this project is like nothing the world has ever seen. The scientists claim they have revolutionized a way to travel using a fold in time-space called the Albequerque Door, so named for Bugs Bunny and his oft-referenced wrong turn. Mike is tasked to live among the researchers to examine their processes and the project itself so his friend can feel good about extending their extensive grant money. But the Door is not what it seems, and neither are the scientists. I have to admit, although I consider myself pretty intelligent, a lot of the science went over my head and I can't say whether or not most of it would be plausible. I like theoretical physics though and it seems pretty solid to me. Although there were a few points that seemed contrived, all and all The Fold is a well-told and engrossing fantasical novel, and highly recommended.
