The Parallel Conspiracy: A Mystery Adventure of Alternate Worlds

The plot is lively, full of adventure...—IndieReader

He’s trapped in a new world. She wants answers. One mystery could unravel the universe…

John Fuller doesn’t have much going for him. An unhappy marriage and an unfulfilling job weigh on him every single day. When he wakes up in a parallel universe where nobody knows him, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to disrupt the course of humanity.

Sue’s father changed everything with a machine that unlocked a gateway to parallel worlds. Sue’s sense of wonder turns to dread when her father is killed. She’ll do anything to find out why.

As Sue and John come together to find answers, they’ll discover a future neither of them believed was possible…

The Parallel Conspiracy is an action-packed standalone sci-fi novel. If you like mysterious twists and turns, nail-biting action, characters that make you cheer, and a touch of romance, then you’ll love Richard Paul Lori’s unique thrill-ride.

Buy The Parallel Conspiracy to travel the multiverse today!

Author Interview:

Q: What makes The Parallel Conspiracy different from other science fiction novels?

A: I think it’s different in that it’s a very character driven story. Most science fiction novels are plot driven. While the Parallel Conspiracy’s plot is very intense and a seat-of-your-pants adventure, it’s really the characters that grip you the most as they work their way through the mystery they have to solve. Although there is lots of friction and a romantic triangle develops between the main characters, they ultimately grow as individuals and as a group from the experience. It's also a unique blend of mystery, action-adventure and romance all rolled into a high tech science fiction novel. I think this combination also sets it apart from other sci-fi thrillers you'll read

Q: Speaking of characters, you have some very strong female lead characters in the book. Did you find that aspect a challenge to write?

A: While I suppose it’s easier for a man to write male characters and the opposite goes for women authors, I didn’t really focus on gender differences that much. I did of course have some. You have too. What I concentrated on more though was the unique emotional state of each character; how they would grow through the intense, life and death experiences they continue to be pushed into throughout the novel.

Q: The setting of the novel takes place in several parallel universes. How did you decide on the ones you did?

A: With an infinite number of alternate universes to choose from, it wasn’t easy. While this isn’t a time travel novel in the traditional sense, I thought it would be more interesting to have each alternate universe our heroes travel to on different timelines. I’m a history buff so wanted to include an era that I always had an interest in, the Roman Empire. To contrast this and the other parallel universes of the past, I decided to have one that was on a much faster timeline and was more advanced than ours. This contrast between the different universes drives the plot and provides lots of twists and turns.