A Quantum of Thought - The Discovery

A Quantum of Thought - A Scientific Conspiracy Thriller About Consciousness, Power, and the Nature of Reality

What if your thoughts could shape reality itself?

Beneath Oxford's Beecroft Building, Professor Manisha Williams is on the verge of a discovery that will change how we understand the universe - and ourselves. Her experiments in quantum consciousness suggest that the mind doesn't just observe reality... it creates it. When she succeeds in capturing and decoding a human thought, she uncovers proof that consciousness can physically alter the world.

Then the sabotage begins.

Her data vanishes. Surveillance tightens. Those she trusts start to behave strangely.

Powerful and secret forces have been watching - and now they want control of her discovery.

Drawn into a dangerous world of scientific espionage, government manipulation, and psychological warfare, Manisha must decide who to trust. Laing, a stoic former Royal Marine, hides more than his past. Matthew, her loving but mysterious partner, who may have a hidden agenda. And her mentor, Professor Doulton, seems connected to something far larger than academia.

As the walls close in, Manisha must confront not only the people trying to silence her but the true nature of consciousness itself.

If thought can shape the universe, what happens when someone learns to weaponise it?

Set amid the haunting beauty of Oxford and the shadowy corridors of government power, A Quantum of Thought is a speculative science thriller that blends cutting-edge physics, psychological suspense, and philosophical depth.

Fans of Michael Crichton, Blake Crouch, and Ted Chiang will be gripped by this mind-bending fusion of science, conspiracy, and human emotion - a story that challenges everything you think you know about reality, free will, and the power of thought.

Manisha Williams is a brilliant Oxford Professor following in her father's footsteps with her work to develop a new thought technology that could be ground-breaking for stroke victims. But she knows the full potential of her work and is determined not to see it fall into anyone's hands that could use it to access thoughts for nefarious purposes. The UK Government, under the guise of national security are secretly funding Manisha's research, appointing Alex Laing from the MI5 as covert protection from Heyel, a dangerous organization who also have their eyes on Manisha.

A Quantum of Thought reads like a sci-fi James Bond story, with secret agents, double crossing and explosive boat races across Venice. I liked how the author included philosophical excerpts about thought and reality at the start of each chapter. I felt like this was a great technique to subtly ground the concept of Manisha's work and make it feel authentic. Manisha and Alex are both interesting characters, both strong and competent in their own field while also both having backstories that delivered some depth, I thought that they worked really well together on the page. A high-octane narrative that delivers equally on the science and the thrills, this is a great story for anyone looking for an entertaining action read.

A Quantum of Though - The Discovery, is a real page-turner of a science-based thriller, with plot twists and turns in all the right places. The science is not heavy and all contained within the plot - but pointers where to find out more if you want to. If you love a thriller with moments of action throughout, then this is a book for you. Great descriptions, fast-paced and with characters I felt emotionally invested in. With summer here, it's a perfect holiday read for anyone looking for something absorbing to lose themselves in. Buckle up and enjoy the journey!

Cracking read, highly recommended. Enjoyable writing and lots of plot twists, and changes the way you think (or think you think.) Thrills, spills and chills, was a very enjoyable read.

Just finished this amazing, high energy book that keeps you guessing through all of its twists and turns. An action thriller meets science backed theories that really makes you think.

Wow! This is an absolutely brilliant story that had me gripped right up until the last page. I can't wait to read the next book in the trilogy! I can highly recommend this adventure which will take you from Oxford to Venice and back again with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. A superb debut novel!

What a debut! I was excited to read this book which promised to challenge my thinking - but did not expect it to quite so much. I started it at home, trying to grab moments to read it undisturbed, but had to wait for a holiday to really get into it. Glad I did as I read it in under two days! With very relatable characters, descriptions of places that had me nodding in recognition as I read, and continued twists - Quinton blends suspense with just enough well explained quantumness to make it somewhat like the DaVinci Code - after reading you start questioning whether it really is fiction or not! Can not wait for the next in the series.