The Reality Thief (Deplosion)

Rule the Chaos, rule the Universe. Already controversial Dr. Darian Leigh has outdone himself this time with a magnanimous gift to humanity: a device that can create whole new universes and alter the laws of physics. The theory alone sets the worlds of science, religion, and politics ablaze. Now, if only he could get it working. Little does he know, it already does. Lines between good and evil get blurry when a misguided lab associate and the scheming leader of an influential church join forces to harness the power for the glory of God. What-or who-are they willing to sacrifice to possess the machine? Mired in secrets, betrayal, good intentions, and murder, the struggle to control it will rage for eons. Canadian author Paul Anlee writes provocative, epic sci-fi in the style of Asimov, Heinlein, Asher, and Reynolds, stories that challenge our assumptions and stretch our imagination. Literary, fact-based, and fast-paced, the Deplosion series explores themes in philosophy, politics, religion, economics, AI, VR, nanotech, synbio, quantum reality, and beyond. Paul Anlee has been immersed in science and technology for decades. Following successful careers in computer programming, molecular biology, nanotechnology, systems biology, and synthetic biology, he's shifting his focus to a lifelong passion: credible and compelling science fiction. In the Deplosion series, he puts a contemporary twist on classic sci-fi themes, seamlessly weaving scientific expertise with theoretical speculation and insightful social commentary. Paul Anlee and his wife live in Cuenca Ecuador, where they are learning Spanish and Tai Chi, exploring the Andes, and crafting exciting and provocative stories guaranteed to challenge your thinking.