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Breakthrough: The Adventures of Chase Manhattan (The Breakthrough Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Stephen Tremp (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
The Information Age is moving at breakneck speed. Breakthroughs in areas of science that were once fodder for science fiction are now becoming part of our everyday life.

A group of graduate students from Massachusetts Institute of Technology has stolen a breakthrough in opening and stabilizing Einstein-Rosen Bridges, commonly known as wormholes, that allows them to instantly transport people from one location to another. Their goal is to assassinate any powerful politician and executive controlling the world’s banking system that would use this technology for their own greedy gain rather than the advancement of mankind.

In south Orange County, California, young Chase Manhattan, part of a new breed of modern-day discovery seekers, seeks to leave behind his life of danger and adventure and settle down as an associate professor of physics at University of California-Irvine. He also desires to build a lasting relationship with a beautiful woman he has not seen since high school.

His idyllic plan is postponed when he soon uncovers the diabolical scheme on the other side of the country. He realizes he is the one person who can prevent more murders from happening and either control or destroy the technology. Once the M.I.T. group understands Chase and his friends have the ability and motivation to not only take the technology from them, but also thwart more killings, Chase finds himself in their crosshairs, the top-of-the-list target on their assassination agenda.

As the death toll mounts, Chase and his friends must battle this group of misled zealots from M.I.T. on both coasts and in cyberspace in a thrilling, desperate race to determine the outcome of this monumental, once in a millennium discovery that will drastically change life as we know it—for better or worse.

Breakthrough, the first book in the Adventures of Chase Manhattan series, begins with a big bang and offers the audience exciting, unique, and diverse heroes and villains. The result is a fresh suspense thriller series integrating elements of greed, betrayal, passion, lust, unconditional love, coming of age, and hope. The action is swift. There are numerous red herrings, twists and turns, that will keep the reader turning the pages and wanting more.
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    Adventures of Chase Manhattan
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    405 pages
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  4. Publication date
    July 20, 2010
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Stephen Tremp, author of the BREAKTHROUGH series, is a suspense thriller writer. Stephen has a B.A. in information systems and an MBA degree in global management. He is currently completing his doctorate in business administration. Stephen has a background in information systems, management and finance and draws from this varied and complex experiential knowledge to write one-of-a-kind thrillers.

His novels are enhanced by current events at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and other scientific research facilities around the world. Theoretical physicists are searching for evidence of a wide spectrum of potential discoveries that were once considered fodder for science fiction, including: parallel universes and higher dimensions of space, dark energy, dark matter, anti-matter, and the Higgs boson particle--The God Particle--among other exciting concepts. These potential advances have the ability to change the way we perceive our universe and our place in it!

Stephen is also developing an animated children's series featuring a brother and sister who have a unique way of exploring their world--using a wormhole--in order to finish school projects for science, history, and social studies.

A writer with a philanthropic heart, Stephen donates money from proceeds of BREAKTHROUGH to worthy charitable organizations, including the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the Orange County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003WQBFV2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Three Diamonds Media (July 20, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 585 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 405 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1453886656
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Stephen Tremp writes Speculative Fiction and embraces science and the supernatural to help explain the universe, our place in it, and to write one of a kind thrillers. His professionally edited novels are enhanced by discoveries, breakthroughs and current events in many fields of science. Understanding Albert Einstein's famous equation E=MC2 explains how the natural and the supernatural co-exist and compliment each other.

Stephen Tremp has a B.S. in information systems, an MBA in Global Management and a background in information systems, management, and finance. He draws from this background to write one of a kind thrillers. He lives in Orange county, CA with his wife and two daughters, a malti-poo dog, parrot, and hamster.

Target Readers: My books will have strong appeal to 18-44 year old men and women with some college education. In addition, since the novel is written in an amalgam of genres, it will please a wide variety of audiences including thriller, science fiction, suspense, young adult, and even a little romance.

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing, with one describing it as a page-turning sci-fi adventure. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its detail, with one customer noting how the fascinating premise is carefully explained. However, the character development receives mixed reactions from customers.

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16 customers mention "Pacing"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a page-turning sci-fi adventure.

"...paired with carefully elucidated character descriptions, backstories and conversations, making the storyline easy to visualize--a whole TV series in..." Read more

"Breakthrough: The Adventures of Chase Manhattan by Stephen Tremp is a fun, modern day science fiction story...." Read more

"...here, upon which hinge the plotline, are about as exciting as stations on the Boston subway line...." Read more

"The concept of worm holes and a murder mystery is great. However, I thought the dialog and the characters were overly simplistic...." Read more

3 customers mention "Detail"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detailed approach, with one customer noting how the fascinating premise is carefully explained, while another mentions the thorough scientific content and simple introduction of concepts.

"...A lecture on wormholes sets the scene, introducing the concepts fairly simply but probably causing frustration for serious students of the subject...." Read more

"...There is with Finney an exciting preparation, and a feeling of difference and adventure...." Read more

"...It's very evident that the author's research time was well spent. If I had to pack this review into two words, they would be "NON STOP!"..." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them well-rounded while others express disappointment.

"...However, I thought the dialog and the characters were overly simplistic...." Read more

"...Thoroughly detailed science is paired with carefully elucidated character descriptions, backstories and conversations, making the storyline easy to..." Read more

"...But the excessive small talk between characters just got to be too much. It caused me to skim through sections rather than enjoy the read." Read more

"...And Chase Manhattan acts like an action hero, with improbable abilities mental and physical...." Read more

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  • Sheila Deeth
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complex and carefully detailed sci fi action adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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    Exciting science fiction with a reluctantly heroic protagonist, Stephen Tremp's Breakthrough looks at the downside of a great scientific breakthrough given into the wrong hands. Thoroughly detailed science is paired with carefully elucidated character descriptions, backstories and conversations, making the storyline easy to visualize--a whole TV series in a book perhaps. But of course, like so many TV series these days, it ends unfinished, inviting the reader to look for the sequel.

    A lecture on wormholes sets the scene, introducing the concepts fairly simply but probably causing frustration for serious students of the subject. Dialog is natural and complete, as are the actions. Carefully choreographed fight scenes invite equally careful reading (maybe TV's easier), and well-constructed backstories ensure the characters are well-rounded and their actions fully and convincingly motivated. "Sweet butter-basted Main lobster" makes the mouth water, while occasional prayer invites meditation and "the element of total shock and awe" accompanies sudden destruction. Motivations are pleasingly complex and wounded by betrayal, damage is detailed down to the contents of "the gelatinized brain," and chess masters are only abused in the metaphor once. (Aghghgh--can you tell I like chess?)

    In all, it's a long detailed novel with fast action and slow buildup, a fascinating premise very carefully explained, and enjoyable characters, recommended for sci-fi enthusiasts who like a touch of modern politics and social networking.

    Disclosure: I'd been looking forward to reading this for a while and was lucky enough to find it when it was free.
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  • Sarah Baethge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
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    Breakthrough: The Adventures of Chase Manhattan by Stephen Tremp is a fun, modern day science fiction story. As all described seems to be practically possibly, it left me with the eerie feeling that such events could happen right now, even though many people would quickly dismiss the story as nothing more than fantasy.

    Although they run together, the story seems to come in two parts; at first it is described how a small group of sinister scientists at MIT are using stolen technology to manipulate events in their favor and cause crimes, even murders at the highest levels of government. Next, we watch as Professor Chase Manhattan, from southern California, is pulled into the mess by Dr. Nicholas Fischer, who is asking Chase to prove it is not he who is responsible for the misuse of his work.

    I enjoyed this book. It has the right mix of what seems real and what seems like fantasy to make me step back and look at the world in a different light. I am somewhat interested in taking a look at this Book’s sequel.
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  • William S. Shepard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Over The Top, Enjoyable Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2014
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    For time and wormhole travel, I think Jack Finney sets the standard. There is with Finney an exciting preparation, and a feeling of difference and adventure. The wormholes described here, upon which hinge the plotline, are about as exciting as stations on the Boston subway line. We are constantly told that this will be an epochal discovery, ranking with Newton and Einstein, but nobody ever says why. And Chase Manhattan acts like an action hero, with improbable abilities mental and physical. He doesn't seem to even sweat while evading armed assassins in the book's first part, but merrily goes down a long staircase flipflopping the stairs by the dozen, for the extent of a large building. He then takes part in a car chase, and, I'm sure, doesn't get his hair ruffled. I thought only 007 could get away with this!
    Those are my reservations. What I liked best was the camaraderie of the friends that Chase assembles to help him with his quest. As time went on, they became more three dimensional, and provided that one suspends disbelief and accepts the author's premise, they add some color to the plotline. I was not, however, moved to continue with the series - which is necessary, since the plot just continues in the next book.
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  • Inquiring Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars I love sci-fi books, but ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2012
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    The concept of worm holes and a murder mystery is great. However, I thought the dialog and the characters were overly simplistic. There were also too many diversions in the plot, for example, one character's diversion to her martial arts master. Then there was her trivial "pickup" of our lead character. I decided to move on to another author. Sorry.
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  • Speedette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!! It hurt to set it down for a second!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2012
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    I love Breakthrough.The twist and turns are like watching a 3D movie and being a part of the scene,knowing Chase, hating Nicky and Staci with their friends and wanting justice to prevail.I agonize and wait for the day they will have to answer and pay for all the hurts and pain they perpetrated.I was not as excited about Opening, because the story seems to slow down.It became terrifying and disgusting when more innocent people are destroyed globally.Does anyone know how I can contact the author and when is the rest of the trilogy coming out?This is my first sci-fi novel and it is exhilirating.
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  • Al
    1.0 out of 5 stars I read it for free. I want some money back
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
    The concept was good but sorry the writing was horrible.
    I only got about 1/2 way through and couldn't finish. Sorry.
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  • C. Lee McKenzie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sock 'em! Pow!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2012
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    In Breakthrough you have scientists finally stabilizing wormholes that allow safe travel to and from a place. How great is that idea? The problem is what happens when this breakthrough falls into the hands of terrorists or murderers? Not good. And so the story begins. One group--the not so good guys--have this wormhole technology. The other group--the guys who would wear the white hats if they were in style--are trying to get it and save the world.

    The rest is escape into the story and hand-to-hand combat. Tremp write excellent fight scenes. They're fast, and clever, and I could follow the punches, the slashes and the chops to the back of the neck as if I were seeing them. If you like a lot of action, Breakthrough is your kind of read. And if you like pulling for those guys in white hats, it's also your kind of read.

    I enjoyed it. It was a great change in pace from what I usually read.
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  • Nick Wilford
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fast-paced read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2012
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    I really enjoyed this first novel in the Breakthrough trilogy. Mr Tremp has pulled off a first-rate thriller with action scenes that keep you on the edge of your seat, and the book is paced well so although things keep moving forward, the high-octane thrills are not so constant as to be overwhelming. It is true that the book ends very suddenly, and I was expecting something more of a resolution, however I now can't wait to read the next book! I also found the science elements to be intriguing, and explained in a way that is comprehensible to the average reader while not getting in the way of the story. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2012
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    Loved this story though maybe far fetched. I could not put it down. Waiting for the next part of the trilogy with bated breath.
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