The Lightning in the Collied Night

“Backman’s ability to weave together complex narrative threads makes this novel an essential read for fans of speculative fiction and those who appreciate thought-provoking storytelling.“

– Literary Titan

“Dave Backman has written an enjoyable mix of science fiction, engaging characters, and wormholes, all wrapped around time travel and ho’oponopono, a Hawaiian social philosophy you’ve probably never heard of and might find intriguing.“

– Bob Lewis, co-author of “The Moral Hazard of Lime Daquiris”

“Unexpected plot twists and an ever-building undercurrent of tension work together to keep the suspense building as this unputdownable book spins its immersive tale. … Readers who enjoy imaginative storytelling coupled with compelling science fiction will find much to appreciate in this gripping book that belongs on everyone’s must-read list.“

– LibraryThing Early Reviews

Our dreams create the future…

In the mid-21st century, a brilliant American physicist joins a secret mission to travel through the galaxy’s lone stable wormhole. When a series of challenges threaten the project, she must find another way to accomplish its objective: save the human race. With help from an unexpected ally, the young scientist races to harness the universe’s mightiest force and preserve humanity’s future.

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