“Many and wondrous are the charms of this witty, suspenseful, and enchanting book.” —TheWall Street Journal
The discovery of a suspicious death at a famous Swiss physics laboratory sparks a mystery that merges science, philosophy, and the high-stakes race to unlock the fundamental nature of our universe in this thrilling new novel from the Edgar Award–nominated author of the “hugely entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) The Last Equation of Isaac Severy.
Deep beneath the ground outside of Geneva, where CERN’s Large Hadron Collider smashes subatomic particles at breathtaking speeds, a startling discovery is made when the tunnel is down for maintenance: the body of Howard Anderby, a brilliant and recently arrived young physicist, who appears to have been irradiated by the collider. But security shows no evidence of him entering the tunnel, and for all of the lab’s funding, its video surveillance is sorely lacking.
Eager to keep the death under wraps until more is known, CERN brings in private investigator Sabine Leroux, who has her own ties to the lab’s administration—and more than a passing interest in particle physics. Meanwhile, Howard’s colleague and budding love interest Eve, shattered by his death, determines to reconcile what she knew of Howard with his gruesome fate, wondering if she could have done something to stop it.
As Sabine digs into petty academic rivalries and personal secrets, an escalating international physics arms race heightens tensions and fuels speculation of a mole at the lab—throwing into question loyalties and revealing what sort of knowledge may be worth killing for.
Genre: Mystery
The discovery of a suspicious death at a famous Swiss physics laboratory sparks a mystery that merges science, philosophy, and the high-stakes race to unlock the fundamental nature of our universe in this thrilling new novel from the Edgar Award–nominated author of the “hugely entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) The Last Equation of Isaac Severy.
Deep beneath the ground outside of Geneva, where CERN’s Large Hadron Collider smashes subatomic particles at breathtaking speeds, a startling discovery is made when the tunnel is down for maintenance: the body of Howard Anderby, a brilliant and recently arrived young physicist, who appears to have been irradiated by the collider. But security shows no evidence of him entering the tunnel, and for all of the lab’s funding, its video surveillance is sorely lacking.
Eager to keep the death under wraps until more is known, CERN brings in private investigator Sabine Leroux, who has her own ties to the lab’s administration—and more than a passing interest in particle physics. Meanwhile, Howard’s colleague and budding love interest Eve, shattered by his death, determines to reconcile what she knew of Howard with his gruesome fate, wondering if she could have done something to stop it.
As Sabine digs into petty academic rivalries and personal secrets, an escalating international physics arms race heightens tensions and fuels speculation of a mole at the lab—throwing into question loyalties and revealing what sort of knowledge may be worth killing for.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Mindbending and exquisite, The Stars Turned Inside Out takes us deep within the Hadron Collider and into the hearts and minds of the brilliant people at its helm. Jacobs takes on particle physics and metaphysics with the intellect of a scientist, the skillful plotting of a mystery writer, and the grace of an artist." - Caroline Frost
"This is a classic murder mystery set in the world of particle physics, and it's a dark matter indeed! Intelligent, thoughtful and brimming with energy, The Stars Turned Inside Out explores the human drive to uncover the truth, whether that's solving the mysteries of the universe or the brutal murder of an enigmatic physicist. Science, love, greed, and betrayal collide in a tense read that never loses its deliciously eerie edge." - Janice Hallett
"Nova Jacobs's novel is a gripping murder mystery. But it's also so much more - it's an invitation into the secretive world of CERN, an exploration of the limits of science, and a haunting reminder of how easily we can be made to believe the unthinkable. A dark and absorbing novel, The Stars Turned Inside Out will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the scientific method and academic competition." - Katy Hays
"The Stars Turned Inside Out is a gripping, singular mystery brimming with delightful characters, fascinating ideas, and a setting of pure intrigue. Nova Jacobs effortlessly blends physics and metaphysics, art and romance, while never letting the reader forget we are in the heart of a thrilling whodunnit. This book is incredible!" - Matthew Sullivan
"This is a classic murder mystery set in the world of particle physics, and it's a dark matter indeed! Intelligent, thoughtful and brimming with energy, The Stars Turned Inside Out explores the human drive to uncover the truth, whether that's solving the mysteries of the universe or the brutal murder of an enigmatic physicist. Science, love, greed, and betrayal collide in a tense read that never loses its deliciously eerie edge." - Janice Hallett
"Nova Jacobs's novel is a gripping murder mystery. But it's also so much more - it's an invitation into the secretive world of CERN, an exploration of the limits of science, and a haunting reminder of how easily we can be made to believe the unthinkable. A dark and absorbing novel, The Stars Turned Inside Out will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the scientific method and academic competition." - Katy Hays
"The Stars Turned Inside Out is a gripping, singular mystery brimming with delightful characters, fascinating ideas, and a setting of pure intrigue. Nova Jacobs effortlessly blends physics and metaphysics, art and romance, while never letting the reader forget we are in the heart of a thrilling whodunnit. This book is incredible!" - Matthew Sullivan
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