Phenomena: A Neuroscience Thriller

Douglas Phillips

Dec 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Natasha Soudek

About this audiobook

Phenomena is a story of intrigue, psychological distress, and one scientist's quest to untangle the mysteries of human consciousness . . . Amelia Charron is a neuroscientist researching brain disorders. She routinely uses astonishing mind-linking technology that allows her to enter the dream world of patients. Each night, Amelia acts as a guide through the bizarre wonderland of the mind-an assisted lucid dream. It's a technique that reroutes neural pathways to heal the brain, but it's not without psychological dangers for both the patient and the guide. Orlando Kwon will do anything to keep the frightening voices at bay. Alien voices, he's sure, but he has no idea what they are saying. The medical diagnosis: early stage schizophrenia. With his life in tatters, a referral to a specialized neuroscience team might be his last chance. Amelia is startled by what she sees in her newest patient's mind. Frightening dreams of an unknown world are accompanied by knowledge the man couldn't possibly have invented and a language no one has heard. In a race against time, Amelia must uncover the deep implications for her patient, herself, and humankind-before Orlando inserts the final component into a strange device he feels compelled to construct.

About the author

Douglas Phillips is the author of the Quantum series, science fiction thrillers set in the fascinating world of particle physics, where bizarre is an everyday thing. Visit him at douglasphillipsbooks.com.

Natasha Soudek's voice is as distinct and memorable as the range of characters she's played on-screen, which gives listeners an immediate familiarity to connect to, along with a warmth and intimacy that spans and uplifts any genre.