Kirjahaku

Science, and Religion. Material vs. Spiritual, Concrete vs. Abstract, Tangible vs. Ethereal. Seemingly opposite concepts, with very real implications for life and reality, often considered incompatible on various points, a conflict that has seemingly gone on forever. Rarely is there true mediation, a sincere attempt to present both aspects in a fair, logical light, providing validity and respect to both. Many wholeheartedly believe in the tenets of science; many also wholeheartedly believe in God, a supreme being, an intelligent, creative life-force, a Universal Consciousness. And, some of us wholeheartedly believe that these two are NOT mutually exclusive, nor that there needs to be such a conflict, such a wide chasm between the two, and if they would just get together, if BOTH sides could LISTEN open-mindedly to each other, they could come to understand and respect each other, and find common ground. Because there is much common ground to be found. With insight and imagination, and occasional poignancy and humor, Miller offers a clear and respectful presentation of both sides of the argument, and some logical common ground.

Randall Grey was fifty-two years old; he would not see fifty-three. He had spent the last sixteen years in this ten-by-ten-foot cell, seeing the light of day, feeling the warm sun or the cool rain, for one hour out of twenty-four. Tomorrow morning, he would pay for the brutal murder of his cheating wife.Frank Bianco was a good ol' boy, a rural North Carolina hard-working family man. He drove a Ford pickup, took his family to church more Sundays than not, and kept his grass cut nice and neat. He played softball and horseshoes, coached little league football, and more than anything else, he loved to fish.Randall had been highly successful. An independent manufacturers' representative, he made millions for his clients, and millions of his own.Frank had inherited his father's contracting business. While he was an excellent carpenter and craftsman, he was an inept businessman, and he was on the verge of bankruptcy.Randall Grey and Frank Bianco, the ruthless murderer and the kind family man, as different as two people could possibly be, until that July morning when their lives suddenly and violently converged. Now, Randall has a second chance at life, and that life is driven by one thing: Revenge. David Robertson Miller is the author of "Thou Shalt Not Scoff, A Rational Unity of Science and Religion," and "The Rogue and Other Stories," as well as numerous collections of poetry and music. Dave lives with his wife, Ann, and their dog, Buddy, in the North Carolina barrier islands, in a little house called, "Island Time." "The Pipes Are Calling" is his debut novel.

Project Brevis was an ambitious endeavor, a groundbreaking experiment, but it went terribly wrong. And when the fate of the Universe was in the balance, there arose a team of brilliant scientists, one courageous soldier, and one very special child.In the year 2046, two physicists have devised Brevis to open a portal through fourth dimensional hyperspace. The younger, Joseph Koenig is frustrated because they have had no success. But his more experienced partner, Alain Moreau counsels patience. Then, in December of 2048, they get their successful hit, and the portal opens. They have broken the dimensional barrier Koenig knows they will be revered as great figures of science. Life is good Until the following week. As Koenig is hosting a party to celebrate success, the mood is broken when he receives a call informing him that a body has been discovered in his lab. Things begin to unravel; they realize an unexpected anomaly is causing the portal to expand uncontrollably. Drastic measures are required to save the world. Due to an equipment malfunction, this effort nearly fails, but for a heroic Sergeant who sacrifices himself to fix the equipment in time.But the story is not over. Because when the dimensional portal was opened, it admitted Callum, an entity of pure elemental consciousness. And Callum, along with Koenig's eccentric genius son, Christopher, will ultimately lead humanity... where?A clue? It's not the first time Callum has been here.With imagination, complex characters and plot twists, The Callum Emergence carries the theme of interdimensional travel through unexpected, and troubling directions, to a conclusion that will leave you breathless, and wanting more David Robertson Miller is the author of Thou Shalt Not Scoff (A Rational Unity of Religion and Science), The Rogue and Other Stories, and The Pipes Are Calling, as well as numerous volumes of poetry and music.

Randall Grey was fifty-two years old; he would not see fifty-three. He had spent the last sixteen years in this ten-by-ten-foot cell, seeing the light of day, feeling the warm sun or the cool rain, for one hour out of twenty-four. Tomorrow morning, he would pay for the brutal murder of his cheating wife. Frank Bianco was a good ol' boy, a rural North Carolina hard-working family man. He drove a Ford pickup, took his family to church more Sundays than not, and kept his grass cut nice and neat. He played softball and horseshoes, coached little league football, and more than anything else, he loved to fish. Randall had been highly successful. An independent manufacturers' representative, he made millions for his clients, and millions of his own.Frank had inherited his father's contracting business. While he was an excellent carpenter and craftsman, he was an inept businessman, and he was on the verge of bankruptcy.Randall Grey and Frank Bianco, the ruthless murderer and the kind family man, as different as two people could possibly be, until that July morning when their lives suddenly and violently converged. Now, Randall has a second chance at life, and that life is driven by one thing: Revenge.David Robertson Miller is the author of "Thou Shalt Not Scoff, A Rational Unity of Science and Religion," and "The Rogue and Other Stories," as well as numerous collections of poetry and music. Dave lives with his wife, Ann, and their dog, Buddy, in the North Carolina barrier islands, in a little house called, "Island Time.""The Pipes Are Calling" is his debut novel.

Project Brevis was an ambitious endeavor, a groundbreaking experiment, but it went terribly wrong. And when the fate of the Universe was in the balance, there arose a team of brilliant scientists, one courageous soldier, and one very special child.In the year 2046, two physicists have devised Brevis to open a portal through fourth dimensional hyperspace. The younger, Joseph Koenig is frustrated because they have had no success. But his more experienced partner, Alain Moreau counsels patience. Then, in December of 2048, they get their successful hit, and the portal opens. They have broken the dimensional barrier Koenig knows they will be revered as great figures of science. Life is good Until the following week. As Koenig is hosting a party to celebrate success, the mood is broken when he receives a call informing him that a body has been discovered in his lab. Things begin to unravel; they realize an unexpected anomaly is causing the portal to expand uncontrollably. Drastic measures are required to save the world. Due to an equipment malfunction, this effort nearly fails, but for a heroic Sergeant who sacrifices himself to fix the equipment in time.But the story is not over. Because when the dimensional portal was opened, it admitted Callum, an entity of pure elemental consciousness. And Callum, along with Koenig's eccentric genius son, Christopher, will ultimately lead humanity... where?A clue? It's not the first time Callum has been here.With imagination, complex characters and plot twists, The Callum Emergence carries the theme of interdimensional travel through unexpected, and troubling directions, to a conclusion that will leave you breathless, and wanting more David Robertson Miller is the author of Thou Shalt Not Scoff (A Rational Unity of Religion and Science), The Rogue and Other Stories, and The Pipes Are Calling, as well as numerous volumes of poetry and music.