Theodore Reveil is one of the leading lights in String Theory physics, on his way to present his latest research at a triumphant meeting of his colleagues from around the world, when he realizes he has lost the notes for his presentation.At the podium, in the midst of his distraction and confusion, he poses the question: “What if the universe, instead of being a giant machine, is really a giant thought?” Then he crosses a line which he can never step back over again, saying, “The infinities and singularities in these equations may be telling us that what we are missing is unknowable in terms of physical science. These unsolvable terms in our equations may be roadsigns pointing to consciousness-to God-as the missing piece of the puzzle.”Antiphony traces the downward spiral of Theodore’s career in the wake of what he has said, and the remarkable transformation that leads him into the depths of madness . . . or the revelation of the Final Theory, the ultimate secret of the universe.
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Beautiful and Lyrical Novel Reveals
Deep Understanding of String Theory
and Spiritual Metaphysics
Is there a God, and if so, is science
fighting a
losing battle in its search for the ultimate Theory
of
Everything?
Carmel, IN—Sometimes the most amazing glimpse of the infinite comes
through the prism
of the human spirit. This is the premise of a new novel that
brings to the forefront the ongoing debate between science and
religion about
some of the most fundamental questions of all:
“How did the universe come into
being?” “Why does it behave the way it does?” and,
“Why is there something as
opposed to nothing at all?”
ANTIPHONY
(Luminis Books; $18.95)
by Chris Katsaropoulos
dramatically depicts the downfall of Theodore, a String Theory physicist who
commits the biggest faux pas in the
world of science, proposing to his
colleagues at a major international conference that perhaps
consciousness—God—could be the missing piece in discovering the Final Theory of
the
universe. To the horror of everyone at the meeting, Theodore proposes, “What if the
Universe is really a giant thought?”
ANTIPHONY traces the downward spiral of
Theodore’s career in the wake of what he has
said, and the remarkable
transformation that leads him into the depths of madness . . . or the
revelation of the
Final Theory, the ultimate secret of the universe.
Katsaropoulos explores Theodore’s downfall with a depth of
feeling and meaning that is
expressed in a lyrical style that challenges
readers to think beyond what is readily apparent
and on the surface of things.
As novelist Al Riske put it in his recent review of ANTIPHONY, “Katsaropoulos
has a way of
delving deeply into what seem like small moments—the whole
novel
takes place in just three or four days—and capturing all their nuances and
vibrating
tension.”
As Riske says in
his review, “Throughout Antiphony,
the protagonist experiences dreams and visions that fill pages the way
a flash
flood fills a ravine—a torrent of words flowing into the
space between the
margins and pressing onward to the next page and the next. It makes me wonder
how he did it.”
Is there a God, and if so, is science fighting a losing
battle in its search for the ultimate
Theory of Everything? In the end,
ANTIPHONY lets each reader decide for themselves…
Luminis Books was launched in
October 2008 with a mission to publish meaningful fiction for children and adults.
As an independent publisher, Luminis has the opportunity to champion excellence
in fiction from new authors who might not get the attention of the larger
houses.
Luminis Books is distributed by IPG.
ADVANCED PRAISE FOR ANTIPHONY :
Antiphony is, in many ways,
an awe-inspiring novel. It was, I think, written in awe.
Awe of science and
reason. Awe of intuition and faith. Awe of the one and the many...
Chris Katsaropoulos has a way of
delving deeply into what seem like small moments...
It makes me wonder how he did it.
—Al Riske, author of Sabrina's Window
and Precarious
What I found most engaging about Antiphony are
the questions it raises.
Katsaropoulos raises many intriguing questions that
offer metaphysical food for the mind.
Read the book!
The story is fascinating,
and the writing is powerful and poetic.
—Joseph Yurt, blogcritics, Seattle PI
Hold on to your chair or you will be totally
transported out of your comfort zone by
Antiphony. It doesn't matter if you
haven't the foggiest idea what String Theory is...
You will fall down a
metaphorical rabbit hole alongside a scientist driven to prove
his theory.
Katsaropoulos is an emerging fresh literary voice...
—Rita
Kohn, NUVO Newsweekly
Antiphony is, in many ways, an awe-inspiring
novel. It was, I think, written in awe.
Awe of science and reason. Awe of
intuition and faith. Awe of the one and the many,
unity and diversity.
Writer
Chris Katsaropoulos has a way of delving deeply into what seem like
small
moments-the whole novel takes place in just three or four days-and capturing
all their nuances and vibrating tension. Throughout Antiphony, the protagonist
(a physicist researching string theory) experiences dreams and visions that
fill pages
the way a flash flood fills a ravine-a torrent of words flowing into
the space between the
margins and pressing onward to the next page and the
next.
It makes me wonder how he did it.
—Al Riske, author of SABRINA'S
WINDOW and PRECARIOUS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Visit http://antiphonyck.blogspot.com to read more, including his most recent
poems.
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