New Science Fiction Thriller for Review: Spectra by Joanne Elder

Spectra

Joanne Elder will be touring November 5 – 30 with her science fiction/thriller, Spectra.

SCI-FI THRILLER SPECTRA CONFRONTS THE ULTIMATE QUESTION WITH MYSTERY, INTRIGUE AND MODERN RESEARCH

SPECTRA, the thought-provoking and potent sci-fi thriller debut from Joanne Elder (BESc, MESc, PEng), dramatically explores the age-old question of the existence of the human soul, with cutting-edge science to back it. Set against a backdrop of mystery, murder, betrayal, and extra-terrestrial life, SPECTRA tackles a host of cosmic issues, such as the terrible dangers of mankind’s materialistic and intellectual greed; life forms beyond our current comprehension; the deadly consequences of tampering with the essence of life; and, if the soul exists, what exactly is it made of?

When a mining exploration crew, light years from the earth, discovers intelligent life forms comprised entirely of energy so pure and unique they give unimaginable cognitive abilities to those exposed to them, their minds — and lives — are forever transformed. The fast-paced plot of SPECTRA takes its reader through a wild journey of deep space exploration, ruthless scientific experimentation, and the real possibilities of the physical manifestation of what we call the soul.

“The underlying theme of SPECTRA is that if the human soul does exist, it has to be manifested as something in the physical universe. It can’t be nothing, nor can God, for that matter,” says Elder of her literary debut.

What critics are saying

“SPECTRA is an exciting and original questioning of human nature, highly recommended for science fiction fans.”

Midwest Book Review

“Elder creates a unique universe and fills it with dynamic characters, making this novel an exhilarating experience.”

Donna M. Brown, RT Book Reviews

“This is excellent sci-fi – your old space opera taken to the next evolutionary level.”

Steve Moore, Book Pleasures

And don’t miss ENTITY, Elder’s exciting new novel, as a continuation of SPECTRA or stand-alone, also published by MuseItUp Publishing. In ENTITY, a madman’s quest for ultimate knowledge and power has spawned true evil, one capable of tearing down moral barriers and leaving one thirsting for vengeance and retribution. Energy can’t be created or destroyed, but it can be changed. For Dean Weston, head engineer for the Lyra Particle Accelerator, the chilling question becomes — into what? As the unleashed evil consumes those closest to Dean, he becomes unknowingly vulnerable, leaving him and the woman he loves in immeasurable danger.

About author Joanne Elder

Joanne Elder is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering Science at the University of Western Ontario. During her professional career, she spent several years in the aeronautical and nuclear industries, published numerous technical papers in the field of Metallurgic Engineering and presented at international conferences. She now resides in King City, Ontario with her two teen-aged children and husband.

366 pages, paperback, $15; ISBN: 978-1-927085-10-3; e-book edition is $5.95; 978-1-926931-83-8

Published July 2011 by MuseItUpPublishing; www.museituppublishing.com

SPECTRA is available in paperback and e-book formats through Amazon.com,  BarnesandNoble.com, Chapters book stores in Canada and the author’s website, www.sciencefictionthrillers.com.

If you would like to review Spectra, please fill out the form below or email Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife(at)gmail.com. Please mention which date would work for you. Deadline for inquiries end October 25 or until the tour is filled. Thank you!

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