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Professor Percival Marlowe is a brilliant, elderly astrophysicist who's dying, his greatest achievement still unfinished and now beyond his diminished means. Doctor Carl Dorning, a neurosurgeon, finally discovers a secret method of transplanting memories from one person to another thanks to Marlowe's millions. Miguel Sanchez, a homeless boy, agrees to become the recipient of Marlowe's knowledge and personality in the unorthodox experiment, enticed by Dorning's promises of intelligence, wealth and respect but dangerously unaware that his own identity will be lost forever. What results is a seesaw battle for control of Miguel's body as Marlowe learns to his dismay what his lifetime of arrogance and conceit has earned him. And when Marlowe stumbles upon the shocking procedure Dorning used in desperation to succeed, the professor does what he must to defeat Dorning and redeem himself at last.

 

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REVIEWS

 

Strange cutting-edge experiments involving the transferring of memories, as well as a touching story of human relationships, make An Audience for Einstein a lasting science fiction novel that explores the limits of humanity. The Huffington Post

 

Rooted in a strong morality tale, Mark Wakely's An Audience for Einstein represents a great introduction into science fiction, especially for teens...a solid choice for any middle school classroom library. Brian Kelley, Walk the Walk blog

 

This is a slick little science fiction story with good old hard science (astrophysics and neurology) compared to soft science (human development and family relations). I can appreciate stories based on either hard or soft science. Most others, I'm afraid, prefer hard science and the harder the better. This story should please both. Dan Shade, Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show

Science is a major component in this original novel which is ultimately about people, choices and identifying right and wrong. Very satisfying and engaging. longandshortreviews.com

 

An Audience for Einstein is an intelligent, moving novel.  Philosophical, yet cleverly written.  As a first book, it jumps from the pages, forcing you to ponder the consequences of our actions.  That's what good literature is supposed to do.  Flowers for Algernon was good, but An Audience for Einstein is better.  What's next?  Movie?  Bravo Mr. Wakely, Tim Lasiuta, Penguincomics.net 

Wakely’s talents and imagination combine nicely with his background and “interest in all things scientific” in An Audience for Einstein.  The story is well crafted and fast paced. Wakely’s characters are rich with human desires, fears, problems, foibles, and reality, and he teases and tempts them and the reader with possibilities, then taunts with doubts and questions. I was tugged into the in-depth self-examination and insight, and moral and ethical issues that haunt scientific endeavors—or should— while Wakely’s story crafting skills kept me engrossed in the tale. Well written, well told, and well worth the read, An Audience for Einstein is a bookshelf keeper. Charlene Austin, writersandreadersnetwork.com

 

A strongly recommended read for all fans of science fiction, as well as the general non-interest reader who enjoys a brilliant piece of fiction, An Audience for Einstein would make a popular addition to any community library's science fiction collection. Midwest Book Review

​This novel is well-designed, fast paced, and does a great job keeping readers interested but not overwhelmed by the movement throughout the story line. Even more, the plot is layered with twists and riddles that will keep the readers guessing all the way through the end. Wakely does a good job using the characters and situations to study the human condition. As they work their way through the story, readers must face their own self-examinations and internal doubts, staring down the darker parts of human nature. It also provides a great fictional exploration of the moral dilemmas of science and knowledge...One of An Audience for Einstein's strong points is the well-developed and dynamic characters. It is easy to get attached to the professor and the young boy, dragging readers' emotions along with theirs. While this may be a book geared more towards boys with its predominate male characters, it is one that both genders should give a chance. Livejournal.com

This is a very good sci-fi that will leave you in deep thoughts long after you finish reading. Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews

 

A great read. I recommend it to people who like speculative fiction not set in far-flung galaxies. Glenda Woodrum, author of Lady’s Daughter

 An enjoyable and thought provoking read, which never veers into the realm of "too heavy" yet still has something to say. Theresa Derwin, bookpleasures.com