I had high expectations for this book—the premise holds immense potential. While the author occasionally hits the mark, the overall experience fell short for me due to uneven pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a heavy-handed inclusion of religious themes that felt more intrusive than integral.

I’ll admit that some of the scientific concepts went over my head, which may have contributed to my detachment from the story. That said, as an avid science fiction reader, I usually welcome a challenge. In this case, however, the complexity didn’t translate into engagement.

My very first arc.
I did not know that I will enjoy this book so much. It was a full five star read for me but it got a little boring someway around the middle hence the four stars. Anyways I'll keep it short, it's worth reading, the writer did a great job conveying the details so I enjoyed it more than I thought!

> I enjoyed the author’s writing style and thought she did a great job explaining the academic materials addressed
>characters, very fun.
>many themes explored well like morality, religion, some others

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC! Overall, a 3.75/5

I am having a hard time reviewing this book because I hold personal values that clearly are not aligned with that of the author (despite the claims made in the author's note at the end). That said, I will endeavor to do my best to review the book on its merits.

Rather than leave you with the lengthy review I wrote and then erased, I will sum up my thoughts in that the scientific passages are so long they cause the average reader to disengage, the protagonist's growth is from being an arrogant, condescending scientist to an arrogant, condescending expression of the divine soul force that permeates us all, the characters of faith are one-dimensional foils that comes across as mere fools and the use of hallucinogenic mushrooms as the preferred way to connect with the divine seems odd in such a science-driven book.

Normally I would have stopped reading this book, but I continued through to see if I would connect more with it as the story advanced. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

DNF at 50%
Oh man, I truly hoped for more out of this book. The opening pages and initial plot beats set up what could have been a fascinating and creative science thriller, and I did appreciate the layman's explanations of quantum physics that supported the story. At first, I got the sense that the writing was translated from another language, mostly due to the somewhat wooden sentence structure and grammar that follows all the rules, and overeager use of exclamation points. As the plot began to pick up speed, it headed in a direction that I could no longer take seriously, and because of that I was less willing to overlook some of the writing style. By the time I put this down, I felt the characters and dialogue were not believable, and just in case, I skimmed through the end to see how things resolved - the ending may resonate with some readers, but it wasn't for me. Ultimately I was curious about the story, but disappointed by the prose, dialogue, and characterization.

This is a very ambitious thriller. Though marred by the numerous low-level typo and usage errors, it does a good job of explaining some of the basics of quantum theory, and then mixing in climate change, corrupt government, and religion.. With the central character's atheistic physics approach to what God might be like, it did a very good job of echoing and repurposing some major religious metaphors in the plot. So where is all this going? That question kept me reading, but ultimately I was disappointed with where it ended up.

I couldn't decide if I wanted to rate this book 1 star or 5, so I did the logical thing and went with 4.

I started out loving the book simply because I have a bachelor's in physics. The book starts out in a world similar to ours in about every way. The book follows Skyler who just wants to understand truth and publish papers and be famous. Just happens that this story takes place amidst a dying world going through global warming threatening to overheat and kill all life on earth. But we don't worry about that for a while.

What makes this book start out great is how fluidly the author discusses how reality works to help you understand how smart Skyler is and what is going on in the world. We're not talking a brief paragraph, were talking multiple pages of details. Like maybe upwards of 150 total pages of details on how things like the following work:

Global warming
Methane gas
Galaxy size in light years
Turing
Quantum computing
Coherence
Prime numbers
Factoring
Hadamard gate
Quantum entanglement
Two photon double slit experiment
Schrodinger's cat
Binary computer coding
AI learning
Broglie-Bohm theory
Psilocybin mushrooms
Medical ambu bag

Buckle yourself up for a physicist to explain these (and many many more theories after the first quarter of the book) in over-the-top, for average readers, detail (my wife ran away after I read her half a page). Almost feels like Sheldon Cooper mansplaining physics to you.

When the plot starts, Skyler inadvertently either creates sentient AI or a way to communicate with ET (I'll let you ponder as you read). The book now turns to religious biblical interpretations and political government conspiracy theories and we start to question how truth is defined in our worldly plot.

Eventually (and this is where I as a lover of books for entertainment value wanted to rate this a 1-star) the story changed from understanding truth to survival. No, or very little, character growth happens. We forget old characters, new characters come and go like the wind and from a truly entertainment value, the books ends poorly... That being said, from my physics background and my love of science and truth, I felt the ending to be realistic (which was oddly satisfying amidst the frustration).

I gave this a 4-star review overall because he explains boring science so well with story (though you can probably skip 95 % of the descriptions without losing the plot if you're not into that kind of thing, however, don't miss the other 5% you need to understand what happens in the plot). I loved the first half of the book so much and the ending came right back to our values of truth and knowledge. The book loses one star in my opinion for the boring, slow, and pointless time that I guess maybe needed to happen to get to the finale...Maybe.

Would I read it again, no. Do I want all my friends to read it to talk about it with me, yes!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advance review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The concept of this book sounded super interesting and definitely right up my alley, but unfortunately it did not measure up.

This one was a tough book to get through. I almost DNFed it many times, but because I knew I needed to give a review I slogged through it.

When reading science fiction I obviously expected there to be a good amount of scientific facts and information, but if I wanted to read a physics textbook I would do that. This book was bogged down by SO many explanations of physics experiments and theories. Literally pages and pages of non stop explanations over and over again that did nothing to move the story forward.

There were also numerous times when a character would explain an entire hypothesis through their thoughts and then go explain exactly what they just thought to another character in excruciating detail. Just an unbelievable amount of unnecessary repetition.

The characters were all very one dimensional and all of the dialogue felt stilted and fake. The world building fell flat for me and the pacing of the plot made no sense.

I also wish that somewhere it would have been listed that this was a religious story. I 100% would not have read it. Almost every book that I’ve read that has a plot centered around Christianity feels forced and is normally not well written in my opinion. This is coming from someone who is a Christian.

There were a few interesting moments throughout, which is the only reason I’m rating it 2 stars instead of 1.

I received a a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and statements are my own.

I would like to thank the publisher for letting me read this ARC in advance through NetGalley.
This is a very intelligent book and it did not go over my head. It was easy to understand. It combines science and faith in a fast paced thriller.

At first, The Quantum Revelations seems like a technical sci-fi novel, but it turns out to be a thought-provoking and philosophical story that delves into science, faith, and the nature of existence. While the title suggests heavy physics, the narrative leans more on biblical themes and Christian symbolism. The prologue immediately draws readers into a world ravaged by climate change, setting a high-stakes tone that blends ecological urgency with speculative fiction.

As the story unfolds, what begins as an eco-thriller transforms into a metaphysical journey. Protagonists Zara and Skyler’s work on quantum computing leads them to profound discoveries about reality and time. The novel’s unpredictable structure—shifting dramatically between its beginning, middle, and end—keeps readers engaged. With its bold mix of science fiction and spiritual reflection, this book offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy genre-bending stories that challenge the mind and stir the soul.

I especially enjoyed the beginning. The science is explained reasonably well in layman's terms. I have never read a book where a quantum computer developed consciousness, so this was an interesting concept.
The book plays with attatchment and it was well done.
Some of the characters reperesent some stereotypes with some of their reactions. I dis not expect the conclusion. If you don't mind a more philosophical ending, this is a book for you.

I absolutely adored this book. It was everything I needed in a book. The plot was something different to what I normally read.
I will be reading this author again

As someone who has no background in science I found this book fascinating and easy to follow and understand. AI really does seem to be becoming a big deal but I have no knowledge of it and until recently didn't even know what it was. The story in the book also touches on climate change and other things which I enjoyed learning about and the author has obviously done his research well. The book is quite a lengthy one but every word felt needed and used well. If it wasn't so long I probably would have read it in one sitting. The chapters drew me in by making me believe one theory and by the beginning of the next my theory was blown out of the water by another. It's the type of book that I think everyone should read and most importantly enjoy.

I love an intelligent book. And that’s exactly what this was. Starting off as a stark warning for rising global temperatures and the dangers of a very fast-approaching climate change, The Quantum Revelations soon turns into a fast-paced science thriller. I loved every second of it!

In a world where AI is the main source of information and the planet is on the brink of an extinction, Skyler and Zara are working on a high-security project to develop a functioning quantum computer. They end up discovering something they never thought possible, something that defies the laws of physics as they know it, which causes a whole host of trials and tribulations for the two.

I really loved the science in this book. Often times with a sci-fi book I find that the explanations are lacking or that there are holes in logic. As a scientist myself, I related to the way Skyler needed a scientific explanation for everything and was constantly curious about the universe and consciousness. It’s clear that Stuart Heinrich is very knowledgeable when it comes to physics (just look at his author’s note at the end of the book!) and I think he does a relatively good job making the physics in the book manageable for the lay read. At least, as manageable as you can make quantum physics. At times, I found it a little dense, so I fear this book will definitely not be accessible for everyone, but that’s the reader’s choice.

I also really liked that the topic of religion was a recurring and prevalent theme. I often struggle with reconciling what I believe as a scientist with what I believe as a Catholic, and I found the discussions had between the main characters were interesting and thought-provoking. I also liked the exploration of AI and how it changes society. I found the idea of training and censoring AI to push a narrative eerily familiar and incredibly important to mention.

Also the book was shockingly funny at some points. Like what do you mean you threw a lit cigarette into an ocean full of methane gas? Why are we training the AI with Pride and Prejudice? I enjoyed the funny snarks and scenarios as they helped balance out the severity of the situation that our main characters were in. 



All in all I really enjoyed this and I would def recommend, especially for my science nerds! Thank you to NetGalley and Endless Tree Books LLC for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

While I did enjoy this story (although it was alarming how not so dystopian this could be), it didn’t have the same impact on me that it had on others. It’s VERY science heavy, but still very well written. I have enjoyed others in this subgenre but this really seemed to overtake the narrative for me.
In the end I pushed through and it was an interesting read, turning philosophical and theological.
I would be hesitant to recommend it to the typical reader, saving it for a specific type of reader. But I think those who enjoy very in-depth, analytical sci-fi would really enjoy this.

Thank you to Endless Tree Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley, Endless Tree Books LLC and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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No one would be foolish enough to toss a lit cigarette into a venting plume of methane gas—right? And yet, that’s exactly how Quantum Revelations opens: with the Arctic Sea ablaze, a literal ignition of the climate crisis. It’s absurd. It’s horrifying. And it’s uncomfortably familiar.

We scoff at the recklessness of fictional characters, but the truth is more unsettling: we are all complicit. We see the signs—rising seas, vanishing species, record-breaking heat—and still we board long-haul flights, consume meat without pause, drive oversized vehicles, and wrap our lives in plastic. The novel doesn’t let us look away. It holds up a mirror and dares us to recognize ourselves.

Though framed as a biotech eco-thriller, The Quantum Revelations begins as a warning. Set in a near-future world where the climate crisis has already tipped past the point of return. The situation plunges us into despair, only to offer a flicker of hope. But just as we begin to breathe, Heinrich tightens the grip again, revealing how quantum computing will strip away all of our safeguards, and leaves our privacy exposed for the pillaging.

Heinrich doesn’t whisper. He grabs us by the shoulders and demands our attention. “You need to think about this,” the narrative insists. This isn’t just science fiction, it’s a speculative reflection of our current trajectory. And the question it leaves us with is chilling: if we don’t change course, how far are we from turning fiction into fact?

But that's just the beginning! At its core, this is the story of Skyler Wexler, a graduate student experimenting with phycocyanin protein trimers and Hadamard Gates. His goal is to design a biologically based quantum computer. What he inadvertently builds, however, is something far more profound: a quantum “cosmic” channel to an alien intelligence.

And then things get even stranger. In an effort to teach this intelligence human language, Skyler’s lab partner Zara uploads the King James Bible. The result is “Michael,” an AI who speaks in biblical verse and supports the theory that the tribulations have begun. It’s a surreal fusion of cutting-edge science and ancient scripture.

" Michael has a very strong artificial intelligence, and by feeding him the Bible as training data, we made a near-perfect Christian missionary out of him."



The narrative is urgent and unflinching. The dystopia he paints feels alarmingly real, aside from an inter-dimensional being undergoing an identity crisis. Yet even that feels plausible in the context of a world unraveling from climate collapse, nuclear threats, and political absurdity.

President Maximus, for instance, is portrayed as a caricature of apocalyptic leadership, with his cult followers echoing right-wing rhetoric with lines like:

“Global warming is a load of bull crap!… Just open your eyes and look around. What do you see? Plague, hurricanes, drought, famine, forest fires… We’re in the End Times now, and this is God’s punishment!”

Whew! That summary alone reads like the narrative—everything, all at once.

And yet, beneath the chaos, there’s a deeper philosophical current. In the end, The Quantum Revelations is the author’s attempt to present a “Theory of Everything.” Not just in the exploration of Quantum Physics, but in also in an existential sense. Who are we? Why do we exist? What does it all mean?

Reading this book feels like spending a night on a rooftop with a group of engineering and physics grad students, stargazing under the influence of mind-altering substances, and diving deep into metaphysics. It asks the same questions philosophers have pondered for millennia and dares to offer a definitive explanation for the existence of an omnipresent being -the "One".

Ultimately, The Quantum Revelations is a provocative blend of science and spiritual inquiry. It’s a thought experiment and a cosmic meditation rolled into one.

Everyone should read this book. I wasn't quite sure if this would be one of those books that sounded good from the synopsis but then got bogged down with details and explanations. I'm happy to say that even though this novel is scientific and covers a wide variety of topics, I found it pretty easy to follow along. This book will have you pondering a great many of things including climate crisis, the state of our government, morality, religion and spirituality and the meaning of life to name a few. I was honestly blown away with how much I enjoyed reading this and I will be buying copies for everyone as gifts because I sincerely believe this book is going to resonate with many readers. This is a near future dystopian story with thrilling elements both with the story and scientifically. Highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Endless Tree Books LLC for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the best books I’ve read! The story and the writing is just superb. The book comes together so great. I even enjoyed the prologue. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it; I always struggle with this part. Not saying too much but saying just enough. So, I’ll just say buy the book when it comes out!!

Wow. Where do I begin? Maybe by saying that this book has been the best one I've read this year, no doubt. And I have a feeling that only a few books will come close to how great this one was.
I would love to bring up the author's style of writing first. Because a lot of books I read have a good story. But when the style of writing is meh, the story can be the best one there is, and I won't enjoy it. And this was definitely not the case. From the first page, I was captivated. I could not put the book down at times, and mostly on how amazingly written it was.
The beginning took me by surprise with all the physics stuff. And I loved it. It's what drove me to devour every sentence, every word and I had to make pauses for how happy I was. Because this is the first book ever that I read that had all these terms and theories I love exploring, that wasn´t the school physics textbook.
In my free time, or just as a background noise, I love listening to/watching documentaries about the universe and astrophysics. Not only it´s the perfect music for my ears, as the people who dub the documentaries explain everything so that I, someone who never studied physics besides the mandatory in school, can perfectly understand it. But this book!!! The first half was like watching my most favourite documentary I know by heart, thrilled to learn new things.
Because yes, almost every other word is from physics, but even when you have a little to no knowledge of it, many of the terms are perfectly explained in a way that doesn't give the school textbook vibe.
Now, regarding the story. I am the type of person who can guess where the story leads just by reading the first few chapters. But let me tell you this. I had some predictions at the beginning, but I pretty much gave up every hope of guessing, because every chapter took a sharp corner, leading me into scenes and conclusions I had no idea were even possible.
You have the beginning of the book, the middle of the book, and the ending. And if you cut those three parts out and gave them to me separately, I would tell you that there's no way that they were from one single book. That's the proper way to surprise your readers.
If you plan to read this book, you have to be prepared to feel dread. Not because it's bad (no, it is not), but because of the state of the world. It is on the brink of a climatic apocalypse. The prologue is very graphic (and mostly shocking) about the consequences of global warming. And just by reading the prologue, I knew that the author won´t be sugarcoating anything, so be prepared for that.
When I read the book, I couldn't help but wonder, when is this awaiting us. Because we have to be realistic. The upper class, just like in this book, will sweep off the table any solution to the warming, if it means they will lose money. And when the consequences bite them in the a…, they won't listen to the scientists and people who have knowledge about the topics, and will create even worse situations to the point of no return.
This book also brings up a topic of faith blindness. I was brought up as a christian, and now I am not and I prefer evidence, just like Skyler, the main character. And yes, I banged my head onto the table a few times because of some things that were said and done. But I don't want to come into much detail, because I could go on and on about this, and it would be highly subjective. But I wanted to mention that it was really well written, when the people who don't believe and prefer the scientific truth meet with people who won't even listen to them. The frustration I felt when reading those parts was real.
So prepare for an all nighter, because you might have a slight problem putting this book down, just like me.