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Einstein's Question
Category:
Science Fiction
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN-10: 1438942931
Type: Fiction
Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9781438942933
The ultimate fantasy for those who ponder the Cosmos: quantum theory, mathematics, philosophy and religion are woven into a story that is more Scientific Fiction than Science Fiction. Einstein’s Question – “Did God have a choice when He created the universe?” is addressed but readers will be left with questions of their own.
“Welcome. Welcome, Edward Sedgley, to the Holy Planet!”
With this greeting, Dr Edward Sedgley, a theoretical physicist, embarks on a journey that begins with his Noviciate to become one of the Guardians, extra-terrestrial beings responsible for the stability of the Universe. He and his study companion Rabyd, metamorphose into a single entity, Tresargus, which is instrumental in preventing the invasion of Earth by the Zetoids, an alien life form bent on universal expansion and domination.
His former friends and colleagues are caught up in the conflict and together their experiences take them through and beyond space and time, bringing them face to face with unknown entities whose own equally valid will to exist challenges any inflated notions of human pre-eminence. Like Edward before them, his fellow humans are forced to acknowledge the damage they have wrought on their own planet and their involvement in destabilising the entire Cosmos. Their universe is only one of many that comprise the Multiverse, and it now faces destruction at the hands of renegade entities formed from sub-atomic particles. Survival of the Multiverse and continued Existence can only come at a price - but who will atone and how?
Excerpt
Edward felt his power grow, absorbing strength from the light around him. He felt somewhat constrained in his movements – limited by the physical effort of placing one foot in front of another in the direction he wanted to travel.
He was conscious of all the physical limitations of his species, analysing himself with Rabyd’s insight. He had evolved mentally and spiritually but was imprisoned in human form. Only by complete connection with Rabyd would he truly be free of these constraints.
But before this release there was a final act – a parting – and new beginnings.
His heightened awareness alerted him to Mary’s presence in his doorway. She had come to fulfil the final part of her duties.
Her demeanour had changed since their last meeting. Where once there was respect and friendship between equals, now there was deference. As she entered, she bowed her head, and then knelt before him, head down, not daring to look at him directly.
He gazed at her – his heart bursting.
“We have come a long way, you and I,” he said quietly.
“You must feel that I deceived you,” she said, still not looking at him.
His former self considered the kneeling figure before him – the epitome of his earthly life, her deception representing the greater deception of mankind. Their relationship was the last vestige of his previous insignificant existence.
He took her hands to raise her to her feet. His new self saw before him a weak carbon life form, frail, blemished and weak. Her mind was open to him: he could read her thoughts, her worries –and not only her mind, her body: the breakdown of her chemical pathways, pre-curser cancer, physical cerebral abnormalities. He could read her very soul.
He knew now as never before – he had become truly powerful.
He looked her full in the eyes. She quailed – she was scared.
Mixed emotions filled him: he revelled in his power even as he regretted its impact.
“Please make yourself comfortable. It’s so good to see you after all this time.”
He was aware of the banality of his statement and the concept of time used as a figure of speech without considering its significance.
“I have come to honour you and do my duty.” Mary stood before him, her head still lowered.
Great sorrow engulfed him as Edward considered the chasm that now lay between them. Within his own Duality, he encouraged his humanity to reassure her.
“Please Mary, don’t be afraid. Our friendship and all we have shared is important. I have great …” he paused, struggling for an appropriate word “…affection for you – even now.”
“I am not worthy,” she said.
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