"A delightfully intelligent psychological thriller, Noah Milligan's
debut novel is as ambitious and complex as its main character, Coulter
Zahn, who aspires to nothing less than a complete understanding of the
universe. An Elegant Theory intrigues the mind, thrills the senses, and
keeps the reader engaged straight through to the surprising ending. An
auspicious debut."--Rilla Askew, author, Kind of Kin
Coulter Zahn sees reality differently than others. Much like light can
theoretically be in all places at once, Coulter sees multiple versions
of his life. A promising PhD candidate at MIT, he and his young wife are
nervously expecting their first child. When his dissertation comes under
intense criticism, his estranged mother returns, and Sara tells him
she's leaving him, Coulter's already delicate mental state becomes
further fragmented.
One evening, with his life and mental health unraveling, Coulter loses
control, irreparably changing the course of the lives around him. But
the very next morning, he catches a break in his research, discovering
the true shape of the universe. Influenced by those around him and his
own untrustworthy psyche, Coulter must decide whether to face the
consequences of his actions or finish his research, perhaps making the
greatest contribution to science since Einstein's theory of relativity.
An existential psychological thriller, An Elegant Theory explores
how the construction of memory and consciousness can shape motive,
guilt, and identity through the lens of a modern-day mad-scientist
motif.
"An Elegant Theory is a vibrant puzzle of a novel, an unstoppable
force--full of twists, turns, and surprises while remaining fully
grounded in real life to today. Surely, this is the start of a great
literary career."--Jessica Anya Blau, author, The Trouble with Lexie
"An excellent novel for discussion with a group or book club . . . . I
believe Noah Milligan is an author to keep an eye on in the
future."--booksandpals.blogspot.ca
Noah Milligan's other books:
Five Hundred Poor
Into Captivity They Will Go
