- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey Books (31 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345462858
- ISBN-13: 978-0345462855
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 1.9 x 14 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 867,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There is a divine spark within us all.
In one man, that spark is about to explode.
American businessman Steve Keeley is hurtled three stories to the cold cobblestone street in Zurich. In the days that follow, a doctor performs miraculous surgery on Keeley, who wakes up to find that everything about his world has changed. He seems to sense things before they happen, and he thinks he’s capable of feats that are clearly impossible. It’s a strange and compelling new world for him, one he quickly realizes is also incredibly dangerous.
Meanwhile at a $12 billion facility in hardscrabble North Texas, a super collider lies two hundred feet beneath the Earth’s surface. Leading a team of scientists, Mike McNair, a brilliant physicist, works to uncover one of the universe’s greatest secrets–a theoretical particle that binds the universe together, often called The God Particle. When his efforts are undermined by the man who has poured his own vast fortune into the project, McNair begins to suspect that something in his research has gone very, very wrong.
Now, these two men are about to come together, battling mysteries of science and of the soul–and venturing to a realm beyond reason, beyond faith, perhaps even beyond life and death.
In one man, that spark is about to explode.
American businessman Steve Keeley is hurtled three stories to the cold cobblestone street in Zurich. In the days that follow, a doctor performs miraculous surgery on Keeley, who wakes up to find that everything about his world has changed. He seems to sense things before they happen, and he thinks he’s capable of feats that are clearly impossible. It’s a strange and compelling new world for him, one he quickly realizes is also incredibly dangerous.
Meanwhile at a $12 billion facility in hardscrabble North Texas, a super collider lies two hundred feet beneath the Earth’s surface. Leading a team of scientists, Mike McNair, a brilliant physicist, works to uncover one of the universe’s greatest secrets–a theoretical particle that binds the universe together, often called The God Particle. When his efforts are undermined by the man who has poured his own vast fortune into the project, McNair begins to suspect that something in his research has gone very, very wrong.
Now, these two men are about to come together, battling mysteries of science and of the soul–and venturing to a realm beyond reason, beyond faith, perhaps even beyond life and death.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Richard Cox's book, The God Particle, is a disappointment in every way. The characters are stereotypes. The dialog is stilted and unrealistic. The book is padded with meaningless thoughts or interior monologues about each character's failed relationships (and all the characters have an ex something--girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, wife, etc.). There is plenty of sex thrown into the plot, but it isn't even sensual much less sexy; it's merely more padding. If you boiled down the book, you'd get 20 pages of trite thinking, rehashing of old, old arguments, and pop-science drivel. The book has some action in the final 10 pages, but it is nonsensical and unresolved. The book just kinds of trails off into existential despair, but even that is poorly defined. I can not believe Del Rey published this book. Lester Del Rey is either long retired or spinning in his grave.
7 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read Richard's first book "Rift" after a friend of mine loaned me his copy, so was curious about this 2nd book. It ended up being even better than than Rift. Even though he is a newbie to the fiction scene, Richard seems to have a strong grasp on what keeps people wanted to turn pages. It contains scientifc references but they are not dumbed over to the point of insulting the reader and are explained in terms that gets you thinking.
All in all, I really enjoyed it!!
All in all, I really enjoyed it!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Entertaining Possibilities
18 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
Richard Cox has written an exciting work of fiction melding the diverse perspectives of his characters, quantum physics, religion, romance, and conspiracy theory into an accelerating read.
The science is woven into the book in a way that appeals to both science minded non-fiction readers and those who enjoy the fantasy of fiction.
His characters are human, rich, and vivid allowing empathy for even the ones I loved to hate. I enjoyed the conversations of science and religion and found them to be as engaging as the plot itself. The last half of the book really speeds up, keeping the reader pushing towards the end to reveal the answers.
The God Particle is a book about seeking answers. If you spend time pondering the deep questions, I recommend giving the God Particle a read. Also pick up Rift by Richard Cox. You'll dig it.
The science is woven into the book in a way that appeals to both science minded non-fiction readers and those who enjoy the fantasy of fiction.
His characters are human, rich, and vivid allowing empathy for even the ones I loved to hate. I enjoyed the conversations of science and religion and found them to be as engaging as the plot itself. The last half of the book really speeds up, keeping the reader pushing towards the end to reveal the answers.
The God Particle is a book about seeking answers. If you spend time pondering the deep questions, I recommend giving the God Particle a read. Also pick up Rift by Richard Cox. You'll dig it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Fiction or Future Possibility?
21 Aug 2005
Format:Paperback
The God Particle has all of the trappings of a very interesting story. It has intrigue, mystery, action, romance and, of course, science. As one who has an interest in Physics, I found the scientific content of the story fascinating as the author adeptly presented some fairly involved theories through conversation and introspection. While the story is a work of fiction, I believe the more important work contained on the pages within are of the possibilities that still exist in the universe, many of which we can yet only dream. It was both entertaining and enlightening.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A geeks perspective.
5 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
I was lucky enough to read this novel several months ago. I found that it perfectly blended a current mystery ( the search for higgs ) and a real world setting for a suspence novel. I love how the author uses science for a bases of his novel that is rooted in current theory and practice. The characters were believeable and engaging in their different careers and in the way that they were brought together to participate in the search for Higgs. This is the second novel of Richard Cox and i found it to be better than the first. ( The Rift was the first ) I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a mystery that is set in science and backed by fact. I would rank this one close to The Davinci Code in it's use of cold hard truth instead of rumor and superstion. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys science and the unexplained phenomenons of the universe!
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