March 18, 2026

Jewel in the Lotus

Author: David Barrett-Murrer
Amazon Rating: 3.6
Genre: Science Fiction
Price:   $0.99 (Price may have changed. Last verified on 3/18)

Jack was still emotionally devastated by the sudden death of his young wife. The accident occurred in America while he was lecturing at Oxford University. When he was offered an assignment as an AI consultant for the Lisbeth Project at the Turing-Minton Institute, he accepted it, hoping that immersing himself in advanced technology would provide a distraction and, ideally, help him gain a sense of closure. However, he was unaware that the project involved working with a mysterious jewel known as the Q-chip, which possesses a unique property called quantum plasticity. As Jack becomes increasingly engrossed in his work on the project, he develops deep feelings for Lisbeth. Then, an incredible twist occurs, allowing him to communicate unexpectedly with his deceased wife.

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