"Intriguing look at quantum physics"

CypherQuanta is in fiscal trouble as a key customer has unethically used a clause in their contract to renege on an agreement. CEO Grant O'Connell turns to biophysicist Rachel Meyers and software quantum engineer Dillon Richard to save the firm. Rachel has developed a ten-thousand qubits process that makes cyber privacy a sure shot if Dillon can come up with the hardware.

As they work together, the NSA tries to stop them insisting current cyber privacy is adequate; Rachel believes they are blowing smoke as the NSA probably has access to break through any firewall. Her process would make it virtually impossible. As Rachel finds Dillon attractive, he is pulled on two paths. He admires Rachel as his seemingly intellectual equal but he loves financial officer Keryn Wills. Will Dillon choose his heart or his brain at least in this universe of the quantum multiversity that free will supports?

This is an intriguing look at quantum physics that though simplified most readers will struggle with the concept of free will leading to a multiverse at the quantum level. The story line is filled with action as the government tries to stop the firm from succeeding, but the tale works because of the triangle lead characters. Rachel is an idealist who believes that without privacy there is no freedom (Big Brother is watching through the net); Keryn knows she cannot match electron power with Rachel, but believes attraction will bond her with Dillon while cat fighting with her rival; the weird Dillon thinks differently than "normals" as he believes in God, free will, and physics. DOUBLE VISION is a strong tale that readers need to take their time to grasp the scientific underpinnings.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 15, 2004

Summary

Rachel and Dillon are about as opposite as two people can be. She is quirky, erratic, and liberal, and he is uptight, meticulous, and conservative. But both are brilliant and on the verge of developing a quantum computer with the potential to change the world. On the eve of certain breakthrough, the sabotage begins--someone knows about their discovery, and the treachery is escalating. In the wrong hands, their discovery could destabilize the world's economy. They have no choice but to run, but are they running from or toward the enemy? Ingermanson deftly combines action-packed suspense, intriguing scientific speculation, a bit of romance, and delightful touches of humor in this fascinating techno-thriller.