The Flicker Men

Close to killing himself on a daily basis, broken, alcoholic Eric Argus is given one last chance. His friend from college, Jeremy, offers Eric an opportunity to restart the research he left behind years before after a mental breakdown. As a quantum physicist, Eric was precipitously close to the edge as he got closer to scientific discoveries that could change the way we think about humanity and the universe. With this second chance, Eric sets up shop again and regains his interest in work by replicating the famous double-slit experiment—an experiment that investigates the nature of light and matter. With research partner Satvik, he encounters a discovery with tremendous ramifications, as the results include the possibility that only human beings have souls. But there are those out there who want to control this kind of information. Eric finds himself in a life and death struggle, not knowing whom to trust and unable to discern anyone's intentions. Math and physics logic is embedded throughout as the protagonist explains the theories behind his research. Teens who study physics, math, or philosophy will be able to grapple alongside Eric as he works his way through the logic of the theory. This story endeavors to overturn common wisdom about life, death, the afterlife, and conception.