The Omega Theory, Mark Alpert
The Omega Theory, Mark Alpert
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The Omega Theory

Author: Mark Alpert

Narrator: Adam Grupper

Unabridged: 12 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2011


Synopsis

“T he wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid. And a child shall lead them.” She smiled. “That’s you, Michael. That’s why Brother Cyrus needs you. You’re going to help us fulfill the prophecy.”

The Omega Theory opens with media reports that, despite U.S. warnings, Iran has tested a nuclear bomb. But the blast from the device is different and far more dangerous than that of any previous nuclear weapon. Surveillance instruments show that for one split second an event occurred that had not taken place since the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago. Meanwhile, science historian David Swift and quantum physicist Monique Reynolds learn that their autistic son, Michael, has been kidnapped by a militant cult called the True Believers. Michael, a descendant of Albert Einstein, has inherited Einstein’s remarkable intelligence and is the only person in the world who knows Einstein’s last secret—the Final Theory, a set of equations that could explain all the forces of nature. Only those who understand the key to creation could know how to destroy it. The Iranian nuclear blast is a demonstration of this understanding. Soon David and Monique realize their desperate search for Michael is also a desperate race to stop the horrific power of the theory from being unleashed. Joining forces with FBI Agent Lucille Parker, David and Monique race from the Old City of Jerusalem to the deserts of Turkmenistan to rescue Michael and stop the cult’s fanatic leader. Their journey proves just how difficult it is to stop those who are willing to die in the name of God. Praised by bestselling peers such as Douglas Preston and James Rollins, Mark Alpert shows he is at the top of his writing game and the cutting edge of science, seamlessly weaving fact and fiction with nonstop heart-pounding action in this explosive thriller. We will never see our universe in quite the same way again.

About Mark Alpert

Mark Alpert is a contributing editor at Scientific American and an internationally bestselling author of science thrillers. His novels for adults—Final Theory, The Omega Theory, Extinction, and The Furies—are action-packed page-turners that show the frightening potential of near-future technologies.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on February 10, 2011

"The Omega Theory" is a continuation of Mark Alpert's first book "Final Theory". Albert Einstein was able to unlock the secret of the Universe when he discovered "The Theory of Everything". This discovery could be either the salvation of the world, or its destruction. The formula is only known by Mi......more

Goodreads review by Nachman on May 30, 2014

Mr. Alpert definitely knows how to write an action thriller. If you don’t analyze the action too much (and why would you?) this is a gripping book. Things happen all the time. Now to the bad news: the FBI are a bunch of evil idiots – all of them, no exceptions, the Vice President is an imbecile and t......more

Goodreads review by Steve on March 06, 2011

I thought this book was much better than his first and do look forward to his third as the characters become more developed.. I do enjoy ALbert's technical jargon........more

Goodreads review by Ted on January 23, 2021

Omega Theory, by Mark Alpert This is a science fiction action packed thriller that is top notch. A sequel to Final Theory, which should be read first, science historian David Swift and his quantum physicist wife Monique Reynolds discover that their autistic teenage son, Michael, has been kidnapped by......more

Goodreads review by TTRF on January 27, 2022

Started out great for me, then the story took a turn that I had to adjust to. The twist and turns are continuous. I've recommended this book to several friends. I'll keep it in my library to lend to anyone. This is the first Mark Alpert book I've read and am looking forward to reading more books by......more