A Quantum of Thought - The Discovery

She made a discovery that could change our perception of reality.

Now everyone wants control of her mind.

At Oxford's Beecroft Building, Professor Manisha Williams is closing in on a hidden link between human consciousness and the quantum world, breakthrough that could redefine what it means to be human.

When her lab is breached and data stolen, the uneasy sense she is being watched becomes impossible to ignore. As her research attracts the attention of powerful unseen forces, Manisha uncovers unsettling truths about her mentor and realises her work is no longer just an academic pursuit.

Only one person stands between her and those who would exploit her discovery: Alex Laing, a former Royal Marine now working for MI5, scarred by a dangerous past and driven by motives of his own. As Manisha flees Oxford, they disappear into the shadowed streets of Venice, where trust is fragile and the cost of failure is unthinkable.

Her discovery is no longer theoretical. It is weaponisable. In the wrong hands, it has the power to alter the world forever.

Fans of Michael Crichton and Blake Crouch will be gripped by this intelligent fusion of science, conspiracy and high-stakes suspense in a thriller that challenges what you think you know about reality itself.

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.