![Quantum: A Thriller (Captain Chase Book 1) by [Cornwell, Patricia]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51IziqdDa4L._SY346_.jpg)
To say that I was disappointed with the book is to say nothing. I picked a Patricia Cornwell book after years of abstinence. Her previous books were so masterfully written that they left too much of an impact on me, they were rather gruesome and I started having difficulties sleeping after reading them. This time I had nothing apart from boredom and annoyance. The book is so overdrawn, and mostly reads as an educational material written for kids. There is no real suspense or drama, but long-winded description of "science" and "technology". If I wanted those, I would've picked up a book written by a subject matter expert.
I just finished reading the book only to try to get to the end of the story and guess what, there was none. Would I ever pick a Captain Chase book again? No way!!! If I could I would've given less than one star
Like millions of readers around the world, I’ve long been a fan of Patricia Cornwell’s Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who ushered forensic science into popular culture and became a literary role model for a generation. With Quantum, Cornwell introduces us to a captivating new heroine for the twenty-first century in the kickoff to an of-the-moment series that will change the way we think about cybertechnology and space science.
A brilliant physicist, keen-eyed NASA investigator, fearless pilot, and aspiring astronaut, Captain Calli Chase is in many ways a spiritual heir to Scarpetta. She’s also a twin, and the mystery that fuels this story centers around the whereabouts and potentially sinister activities of her sister, Carme, a decorated military officer who also aspires to the stars. In trying to clear her sister’s name, Calli will be forced to reckon with secrets from her past as well as a vast conspiracy that puts national security in jeopardy.
A high-stakes thriller that blends groundbreaking technology, complex twists, and a compelling emotional story, Quantum launches us into the world of Captain Chase at Mach speed, with a cliffhanger ending that left me eagerly awaiting the sequel, Spin, which releases next summer. I can’t wait to see where Patricia takes us then.
A brilliant physicist, keen-eyed NASA investigator, fearless pilot, and aspiring astronaut, Captain Calli Chase is in many ways a spiritual heir to Scarpetta. She’s also a twin, and the mystery that fuels this story centers around the whereabouts and potentially sinister activities of her sister, Carme, a decorated military officer who also aspires to the stars. In trying to clear her sister’s name, Calli will be forced to reckon with secrets from her past as well as a vast conspiracy that puts national security in jeopardy.
A high-stakes thriller that blends groundbreaking technology, complex twists, and a compelling emotional story, Quantum launches us into the world of Captain Chase at Mach speed, with a cliffhanger ending that left me eagerly awaiting the sequel, Spin, which releases next summer. I can’t wait to see where Patricia takes us then.
- Gracie Doyle, Editor