A fast-paced speculative thriller about the science of sleep and dreams.
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"Why do we really dream?..."
Synopsis
Comatose follows the lives of four strangers who are trying to cheat death.
On the surface, these people - a famous Hollywood director suffering from terminal brain cancer, a budding scientist in Artificial Intelligence whose honeymoon tragically ended with a freak plane accident, an angry orphan who lost her closest family to a tragic accident, and the leading medical expert in treating comatose patients – appear to have nothing in common.
However, once they independently uncover a link between lucid dreaming and comas, their lives start to intersect.
They uncover astounding opportunities to ease individual suffering and pain as they crisscross different time periods and distant locations in their odysseys.
The competing factions careen forward into a life-threatening race for survival and supremacy, ultimately leading to an exciting conclusion that explains why we really dream.
Author Tony Estrella brings together his experiences as a healthcare futurist and lucid dreaming expert into a riveting speculative novel that will change your perceptions on why we dream.
Lucid dreaming is knowing when you are dreaming and taking control of your dreams. Many people, including top athletes, use lucid dreaming to practice real-life skills, improve mental preparation for important events, think creatively or problem-solve. Most people have had lucid dreams as children, but even adults can learn techniques to dream lucidly.
My Review
Again not my usual genre but I am stretching my tastes this month and I dipped my toes in to this fantastic futuristic Si-Fi read and I was not disappointed
Comatose is an very interesting look into science and dreaming, filled with a brilliant mix of facts and and packed with engaging characters meant I was quite hooked!
The concepts and ideas the author developed were fascinating and I found the background and facts just as interesting and informative
The book had many twists and turns and reveals and kept me engaged from beginning to end, it really left me thinking and actually wanting to look in to dream topics more! Would recommend to those interested in Si-Fi and those looking for something just a bit different.
Author Bio
TONY ESTRELLA has worked in Asia, the US, and Europe as health startup founder & investor, corporate innovation leader, and strategic advisor.
Tony is a regular speaker and panelist at industry conferences around the world. During his talks, he provides insights as a serial healthcare entrepreneur and a corporate executive.
Comatose, his first novel was selected as a Semi-Finalist by the William Faulkner – William Wisdom Creative writing competition.
Tony is an alumnus of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (MBA), London Business School, and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (Electrical Engineering).
Tony currently resides in Singapore with his wife and daughter. More information about Tony Estrella and Comatose can be found at: www.tonyestrella.com
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Publisher
Comatose is published by Cranthorpe Milner and is available at all good bookshops and online outlets in paperback (£12.99 RRP) and eBook (£9.99 RRP).
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Thank you to the Publisher and Author for sending me an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel and for the opportunity to review these works.
All reviews are my own unbiased opinion.
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