The God Wave: A Novel
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A team of neuroscientists uncovers amazing new capabilities in the brain that may steer human evolution toward miraculous and deadly frontiers in this spectacular debut work of speculative science fiction—Limitless meets James Rollins—that combines spirituality and science in an inventive, mind-blowing fashion
For decades, scientists have speculated about the untapped potential of the human brain. Now neuroscientist Chuck Brenton has made an astonishing breakthrough. He has discovered the key—the crucial combination of practice and conditioning—to access the incredible power dormant in ninety percent of our brains. Applying his methods to test subjects, he has stimulated abilities that elevate brain function to seemingly “godlike” levels.
These extraordinary abilities can transform the world, replacing fear and suffering with tranquility and stability. But in an age of increasing militarization, corporate exploitation, and explosive technological discovery, a group of influential power brokers is determined to control these new superbeings for its own manipulative ends—and its motives may be far from peaceful.
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Patrick Hemstreet. (2016). The God Wave: A Novel. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Patrick Hemstreet. 2016. The God Wave: A Novel. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Patrick Hemstreet, The God Wave: A Novel. HarperCollins, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Patrick Hemstreet. The God Wave: A Novel. HarperCollins, 2016.
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Patrick Hemstreet is a neuroengineer, entrepreneur, patent-pending inventor, special-warfare-trained Navy medic, stand-up comic, actor, and the author of The God Wave. He lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Abby, and sons, Gideon and Ezra.
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For decades, scientists have speculated about the untapped potential of the human brain. Now neuroscientist Chuck Brenton has made an astonishing breakthrough. He has discovered the key—the crucial combination of practice and conditioning—to access the incredible power dormant in ninety percent of our brains. Applying his methods to test subjects, he has stimulated abilities that elevate brain function to seemingly “godlike” levels.
These extraordinary abilities can transform the world, replacing fear and suffering with tranquility and stability. But in an age of increasing militarization, corporate exploitation, and explosive technological discovery, a group of influential power brokers is determined to control these new superbeings for its own manipulative ends—and its motives may be far from peaceful.
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February 22, 2016
In a strong debut reminiscent of Ben Bova’s classic work, Hemstreet crafts a tense tale of cutting-edge SF in which an ambitious experiment leads to unexpected results. Neuroscientist Chuck Brenton and mathematician Matt Streegman, both at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, join forces in a project designed to allow people to control machinery with their minds. Collaborating with other specialists and test subjects, they form a company and plunge headlong into their research, which yields astounding results: with enough practice, people can master the so-called zeta brain wave to interface with technology without a physical connection at all. Chuck wants to dedicate the company to humanitarian goals, but Matt sees profit, quickly securing an exclusive contract with a shadowy U.S. government agency called Deep Shield. When Chuck learns Deep Shield’s true purpose, he and his friends are forced into a desperate struggle for freedom. This works well as a techno-thriller with a plausible premise, and Hemstreet imbues his sprawling cast with depth and character. However, it suffers from a plodding predictability—the ideological split between Chuck and Matt and the conflict with Deep Shield are overplayed tropes yielding few surprises. Agent: Emma Parry, Janklow and Nesbit.
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Neurologist Chuck Brenton studies the brain waves of subjects with his enhanced EEG machine, trying to understand what happens when creative thinkers spike gamma waves, a special state of consciousness. To determine if his subjects could harness that energy to move not only an EEG needle but to manipulate the world around them, he partners with Matt Streegman, a mathematician and engineer. The revolutionary breakthroughs soon attract a shadowy government agency that wants the technology for its own purposes. Matt is determined to secure their interest and ensure the company's financial future, while Chuck is more wary of the organization's motives. VERDICT This debut near-future technothriller has more than its share of villains, but characters such as Matt are given enough nuance to keep them intriguing, and Chuck's altruistic voice balances his nature nicely. The government "men in black" are the typical bogeymen for this kind of suspense, but Hemstreet keeps his protagonists on the run and in peril.--MM
Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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For decades, scientists have speculated about the untapped potential of the human brain. Now neuroscientist Chuck Brenton has made an astonishing breakthrough. He has discovered the key—the crucial combination of practice and conditioning—to access the incredible power dormant in ninety percent of our brains. Applying his methods to test subjects, he has stimulated abilities that elevate brain function to seemingly “godlike” levels.
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