WET, WARM AND NOISY: A JAKE WARD NOVEL – by David A. Willson – Love The Cover!

‘The human brain is too wet, warm and full of random noise to sustain quantum activity. Or so we thought…’

‘Surrounded by the unforgiving climate of the frozen north, Jake Ward, a tenacious Alaska State Trooper Investigator and cancer survivor, is on a relentless quest to regain his health and return to full-duty status.’
‘What started as an ordinary investigation transforms into a complex web of intrigue, where medical experimentation and consciousness collide.’
‘“Not kill you?” He chuckled. “Silly girl. Dancing with death, isn’t that what this project has always been about?”’

The was a fun and intense ride—Recommend!

Thank you, NetGalley and Seeker Press, for providing me with an eBook of WET, WARM AND NOISY at the request of an honest review.

WARM, WET, & NOISY by David A. Willson
This is the 1st book I have read by David Willson, but certainly will not be the last. This story brings us a crime drama, with sci fi, and also supernatural. It is full of action, mystery, some angst, with a tenacious main character. I also really enjoyed it being in Alaska, (my bucket list destination). The title seemed a little strange, but later in the book I saw how it came to be. I was hooked by reading the blurb. This story follows Trooper Jake Ward as he works to convince the higher ups that he is ready to return to work after a battle with pancreatic cancer and surviving. I could not put this down and read it in one sitting. This is a definite 5 stars.

David A. Willson writes a great overall story, it had everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed about the world. It had that thriller elements perfectly and thought the concept was wonderfully done. The characters were everything that I wanted and thought they felt like they were supposed to.

It was very interesting to read this story, especially about Alaska and how the people there live. The story was fast paced and kept you on the edge of your seat. I hope there is going to be more stories with these characters. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys mystery and suspense.


I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Cutting edge technology uses quantum physics principles, such as quantum computing. But what about the brain? Does the human mind function in the quantum realm? Brains are too wet,warm, and noisy to house quantum activity, it would seem, yet experiments suggest they do.

Willson has crafted a captivating novel exploring the possibility of quantum activity in the brain and doing experiments to investigate the possible advances from studying it. The experiments also explored near death or actual death experiences. Through these experiences, Willson shows the reality of a realm beyond our physical one.

Willson's writing style is an easy one to read and I liked the consistent pace of the action. I recommend this novel to those who would like a good blend of science fiction, mystery, and police procedure mixed into lots of suspense.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Partners in Crime Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.

First, I agree with so many others that the title of this book is rather off putting and really does not give any kind of hint what the book is about.
I read it in soite of the title.

An intriguing mix of several genre wrapped into an original story line. The MC is an Alaskan State Trooper working his way back onto duty after cancer treatment. Central to the story is his glimpse of death as he battled cancer. When a suspect escapes custody, the investigation that follows takes some unusual steps into circumstances that will find the troopers facing elements of the supernatural. While I probably would not pick this type of story line everyday, it held my attention from start to finish. It will be interesting to see where the author goes from here.

Thanks NetGalley, Seeker Press, and Amazon for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!

I did really enjoy this book! But I have a few bones to pick, the main one being this god-awful title :/ if it’s not too late PLEASE change it. It will definitely deter people from picking this novel up. The cover art isn’t doing any favors either.

Those issues aside, I did enjoy this fast-paced cop thriller/sci-fi novel. The flipping perspectives between Jacob Ward, Belle Anderson, and Foley kept things moving without being too confusing. A lot of this novel centers around neuroscience, consciousness, and other big topics but the language was not confusing and was pretty easy to keep up with as someone who is not into science really at all.

I do think our main character Trooper Ward was a little too self-righteous to the point of not being believable and his explanations of police radio code and procedures got on my nerves and the granular details did not seem necessary. Overall though I did enjoy this book!

BOOK REPORT
Received a complimentary copy of Wet, Warm and Noisy: A Jake Ward Novel by David A. Willson from Amazon, Seeker Press/NetGalley, for which I am appreciative, in exchange for a fair and honest review. Scroll past the BOOK REPORT section for a cut-and-paste of the DESCRIPTION of it from them if you want to read my thoughts on the book in the context of that summary.

I’ll start by saying that the Jake Ward character/series has a great deal of potential, and I’m actually interested to see what happens in what I assume will be Book 2 (like, I’d go ahead and read it tomorrow if it were out). Also that I’d give this book 2.5 stars if I could, because I do so love me some set in Alaska mysteries/police procedurals.

However. HOWEVER…..

This title? Ick. Didn’t anybody associated with the production of this book do a little google search and realize exactly how porn-y it is? I mean, I read this book in spite of its title, not because of it. If it’s not too late, change the title. Please, I’m begging you. It does a disservice to the rest of the book. Fine to keep the line itself in there, I understand that.

Also, it’s not a book about the supernatural. It’s got a real science fiction angle. I’m not gonna pretend to know enough about physics, quantum or otherwise, to weigh in on how legit the science is, but it reads as plausible.

Next, bless your former Alaska State Trooper Heart, Mr. Willson, but maybe do less of a tutorial on law enforcement lingo and equipment next time around? I get that this is a book that’s probably supposed to be laying the groundwork for others, but my goodness, we don’t need to know every last little detail about every last little detail. A little veracity goes a long way; you’re bona fide, we get it. (As the daughter of a former Alabama State Trooper, I really, really get it.)

Final nit to pick: ”Drugs don’t bring clarity, and hallucinations don’t feel real.”

Umm, respectfully, I beg to differ. In a big way. As might oh, I dunno, innumerable indigenous shamans over the course of millennia.

Here’s hoping for an equally interesting storyline next time out.

DESCRIPTION
A supernatural crime thriller set in Alaska, the Last Frontier…

Surrounded by the unforgiving climate of the frozen north, Jake Ward, a tenacious Alaska State Trooper Investigator and cancer survivor, is on a relentless quest to regain his health and return to full-duty status.

But Ward's world takes a bone-chilling turn during a routine polygraph examination when a woman escapes custody, leaving an officer critically injured. What started as an ordinary investigation transforms into a complex web of intrigue, where medical experimentation and consciousness collide.

In "Wet, Warm, and Noisy," Willson masterfully blurs the boundaries between law enforcement and the supernatural, leading readers on a heart-pounding journey through a realm where the tangible and the mysterious intersect. With time slipping away, can Ward decipher the enigmas that defy reason, or will forces that transcend human experience overwhelm him?

With over two decades of experience as an Alaska State Trooper, author David A. Willson brings a rare authenticity to crime fiction that will both enlighten and captivate you. Prepare yourself for an electrifying thriller that challenges the very foundations of our reality.

Obsession and research gone militant playing with death, conspiracy, murder, denial, and underneath trying to save love. A tale you could see happening, maybe not that far from reality - all the more engrossing.