Waves
by Ogan Gurel
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.72

Inspired by Goethe's Faust and described as a cross between Michael Crichton and Umberto Eco, Waves weaves together action, drama, romance, and science in a global setting where the melding of good and evil results in shocking consequences. A technothriller, a psychological drama, a scientific dialogue: there's something in Waves for everyone and, yes, there's something of everyone in Waves.“An extraordinary book.”“… powerfully imaginative …”The trilogy (available here) includes three books: the Melody, which goes forward into the future as a fast-paced science/action epic, the Harmony, traveling backwards in time, exploring characters and their fateful decisions, and the Rhythm, fashioned as a scientific dialogue in which the technological secrets are systematically revealed—the reader discovering by the end that all this may not necessarily be fantasy.Beautifully written!”“Absolutely fascinating.”The story recounts the adventures of Tomas, a doctor turned entrepreneur. He's invented a new technology with both medical and military applications, but has to make a deal with a hedge fund manager, Maximilian Iblis. Adventures ensue that span the globe, including Munich, Paris, Bogotá, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Maui, and Vienna. Max turns out to be quite human and the true devil lies elsewhere. It is left to the reader to contemplate this.“… a work of profound expression of human condition—love, suffering, joy, intrigue, frailty, jealousy, anger, evil, truth, hope, good, mystery—told with incredible knowledge, intellect, rigor, pace, and humanity. Its scope and depth will allow every reader to readily identify and explore herself/himself in this book.”“… a completely hip page-turner, yet it is also a literary novel in the grand Western tradition. People from diverse backgrounds and educational levels should be able to connect with [Waves] from wherever they are—whether they're seeking a great escape, an exciting read, or a profound encounter with a novel of ideas."“Rarely does a novel with such ambitious scope succeed. This one does.”****Excerpt from the Prologue:Faust is within all of us. Infinity beckons: whether it be infinite knowledge, everlasting love, limitless wealth, ageless beauty, eternal fame, infinite jest, and whatever else—known or unknown—that motivates. Life however is finite.Imagination and reality meet in mystery: between the infinite and the finite, this is our present, boundless struggle. In quest of the infinite, within us all is Tomas.**** Chapter 1 - Melody - Wo Ist Gott?Chapter 2 - Harmony - SlaughterhouseChapter 3 - Rhythm - Tiro A SegnoChapter 4 - Melody - New LifeChapter 5 - Harmony - Go West, Young ManChapter 6 - Rhythm - HappinessChapter 7 - Melody - New PlanChapter 8 - Harmony - FughettaChapter 9 - Rhythm - WavesChapter 10 - Melody - Brave New WorldChapter 11 - Harmony - EyesChapter 12 - Rhythm - MotionChapter 13 - Melody - BeethovenChapter 14 - Harmony - HandsChapter 15 - Rhythm - ForcesChapter 16 - Melody - Tangling, UntanglingChapter 17 - Harmony - Rule Of LawChapter 18 - Rhythm - InformationChapter 19 - Melody - World’s A StageChapter 20 - Harmony - Hesiod To HomerChapter 21 - Rhythm - MindChapter 22 - Melody - An Die FreudeChapter 23 - Harmony - DescartesChapter 24 - Rhythm - EnergyChapter 25 - Melody - Stimmen und StimmungChapter 26 - Harmony - CourageChapter 27 - Rhythm - SeeingChapter 28 – Вдохновение (Romantic Inspiration)Chapter 29 - Harmony - DoctorChapter 30 - Rhythm - KryptonChapter 31 - Melody - Sound And FuryChapter 32 - Harmony - InfinityChapter 33 - Rhythm - KosmosChapter 34 - Melody - Beyond Good And EvilChapter 35 - Harmony - AdagioChapter 36 - Rhythm - Ornamenta103 Illustrations