A Ghost for a Clue

IMMORTOLOGY, Book 1

A Thought-provoking Science-fiction Look at the Afterlife

2022 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist - Science Fiction

Bram Morrison, an aspiring astronaut, has always believed that death is where it all ends. Until he gets a phone call from a dead friend.

He tries to dismiss it as somebody’s bad joke, but the chilling mystery proves far too compelling. When Torula Jackson, a botanist, tells him her laboratory might be haunted, she offers him a chance to investigate—and he dares to look behind death’s door.

That choice puts a risk on his lifelong dream. NASA wants him to deepen the science of our world—not the afterworld. Exploring the bizarre is a sure way to invite ridicule. But his deepening relationship with Torula, compounded by a twist of circumstances, compels him to stay and chase the supernatural.

With each equation and each experiment, he gets closer to the answers humanity seeks about the physics of our soul, sparking objections from those who fear what he might discover. Struggling to reconcile his own skepticism with what is slowly unraveling to be real, he dares to investigate what happens to our memories after we die—starting with a ghost for a clue.

"A delightful read for fans of well-crafted and compelling science fiction narratives.  A Ghost for a Clue is a refreshing new story that stands out in its originality." - ★★★★★ The Book Commentary

"For those who love their science fiction jam-packed with intellectual action and more than a little taste of the weird." - ★★★★ San Francisco Book Review

“An intricate and deeply intriguing conceptual plot which, on its own, takes some thinking about long after the book is put down. A highly recommended read for sci-fi fans looking for a new and original concept.” – ★★★★★ Readers' Favorite

"The concept of a team of scientists trying to mathematically prove not only the existence of ghosts, but also how to save lost souls, feels wholly original." – ★★★★★ BookLife Prize

“Virtually every body of science is given the opportunity to weigh in on the subject of ghosts. Loved every moment of this book. Seriously you should give this book a go.” – ★★★★★ Goodreads Review

A Ghost in a Bottle

IMMORTOLOGY, Book 2

With the help of NASA, a computer glitch, and a ghost, Bram Morrison, a robotics engineer, may have given science a new means to put death on hold. But despite the new landscape he’s opened up, the Great Beyond is still territory with no solid ground for science to stand on.

Still helping Torula Jackson, a biologist, realize her dream of studying what happens to consciousness after death, Bram risks his reputation, future, and ambitions by revealing his growing belief in the bizarre. Despite his modifications on the Verdabulary software that has helped ghosts reach out to the living, it will take more than apparitions in 3D glass chambers to convince scientists and doctors that the afterlife exists. When the ensuing research ends up with more questions than answers, trouble brews for all the souls still fighting for a foothold in the afterworld.

Can souls really persist indefinitely in crystal storage devices called willdiscs? What about Franco, Bram’s recently deceased friend, can he help provide answers? These and more mysteries unfold in A Ghost in a Bottle, the second book in the IMMORTOLOGY trilogy—giving readers more of this rare blend of science fiction and the afterlife.

"If you want something exciting, thoughtful, gracefully written, and original, then this book is one you shouldn’t miss." –  ★★★★★The Book Commentary

A Ghost with a Heart

IMMORTOLOGY, Book 3

The Climax to the Trilogy Where Science and the Afterlife Meet

Torula is safe inside a hospital—but she’s not out of danger. Bram and the rest of the team in NASA Ames now find themselves with a whole new set of puzzles to solve.

Much has been explored. Much has been created. Go deeper into a future world of hyperwills and Motowns, willdiscs and iCubes, HyperCons and hyperloops. The science that unravels the mysteries of never-ending life meets a new series of challenges as it collides with more medical, legal, and ethical issues. The bigger question is: Should their secrets be shared so the public gets a glimpse of what happens when scientists and engineers meddle with the soul?

The Immortology trilogy culminates with a surprising twist that ISEA and the Fulcrum deem necessary for the Pangaea mission to be a success. It’s a climax that leaves everyone with even more avenues to explore.

"This is a powerful novel with strong moral and ethical themes, a science fiction unlike any other. C.L.R. Draeco's novel is futuristic, a book that examines the consequence of advanced technology and what happens to our humanity when scientific curiosity involves the human soul." –  ★★★★★ The Book Commentary

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