Hamilton, Peter F.: A Quantum Murder

HE MUST CONFRONT THE PAST TO SAVE THE PRESENTDr Edward Kitchener was a brilliant researcher into quantum cosmology . . . but he's found dead, lungs spread on either side of his open chest. Event Horizon employed him and now want answers - and fast. Many wanted to stop Kitchener's work, and some could have afforded a tech merc's fee. And only a mercenary could've breached Kitchener's high security system. But why would a professional waste time ritually slaughtering the target?Greg Mandel, psi-boosted ex-private eye, is enticed out of retirement to track the killer. He must follow a convoluted trail, leading to an astounding confrontation with the past. However, according to the dead man's theories on time, this past might never have happened.'I really cannot recommend this too highly' Ian McDonald'An excellent book. One that engages the intellect as well as the emotions . . . electrifying' Starburst