The Thought Readers (Mind Dimensions Book 1)

Name: The Thought Readers (Mind Dimensions Book 1)
Rating: 4.469230651855469 (260 reviews)

Dima Zales · Anna Zaires

Oct 2014 · Mind Dimensions Book 1 · Mozaika LLC

4.5

260 reviews

Ebook

300

Pages

Eligible

About this ebook

A new series about mind readers from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author...

Everyone thinks I’m a genius.

Everyone is wrong.

Sure, I finished Harvard at eighteen and now make crazy money at a hedge fund. But that’s not because I’m unusually smart or hard-working.

It’s because I cheat.

You see, I have a unique ability. I can go outside time into my own personal version of reality—the place I call “the Quiet”—where I can explore my surroundings while the rest of the world stands still.

I thought I was the only one who could do this—until I met her.

My name is Darren, and this is how I became entangled with all the Russians and learned that I’m a Reader.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

260 reviews

Mary Margaret Peterson

November 15, 2014

The Thought Readers by Dima Zales is a very creatively written book. In many areas, the author has come up with some very engaging and fascinating ideas. Even though the book starts slow, it does pick up its pace and leaves the reader on a cliffhanger. Her use of the first person perspective is the one thing that can really deter a person from finishing the book, she doesn’t have the skill to pull off this perspective. Her protagonist is not very interesting, but the minor characters really stand out.

David Patman

January 17, 2015

Darren, a hotshot cocky hedge fund analysist found early in life tht he has the power to freeze time, and go into what he calls "The Quiet". He can move around while everyone else remains frozen. What he does in "The Quiet" has no impact on the real world, but he can use this ability to snoop - reading private documents, see what cards his opponents are holding, but can't make use of electronics. Plus there's no restriction on how long he spends in this realm, once he comes back, it is as if no time has elapsed. He certainly has found this ability useful, such as at cheating at tests, and in his career as an investor on Wall Street. He finds out he is not alone though, he is not the only person with this ability... but even amongst the few who have the same abilities he has, he may be unique. This story has "everything" -- a protagonist who isn't afraid to tell you exactly how he feels about what's going on, both good guy and bad guy Russians, gangsters, an interesting take on a car chase, a scientist, trouble with one's parents, and drama at a casino. At times, the story feels like it is trying to be "too cool", but that's a minor quibble. The story moves along at a good pace, it's a good summertime read or listen on the commute to/from work or school and you want to find out what happens next and what's in store for Darren... (I received a copy of this audiobook to review)

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Courtney Haas

February 26, 2015

The main character of this story experiences a phenom he refers to as “the quiet.” This is reminiscent of a popular Stephen King term “the shining.” Both experiences leave the gifted individual in possession of forbidden knowledge. The Quiet enables Darren to literally read the thoughts of others, and tamper with anything living or stationary. He cannot influence machinery during his quiet phases. To me, Darren seems a little full of himself, a bit over-confident. Darren has finally began to come to terms with his bizarre abilities, but is searching for someone to understand him. Just when it seems prospects are slim, a very special person enters his world. Could she really share in his supernatural abilities? This story shows promise and it is written quite well. I loved the in depth look at mental powers and think the author put an interesting spin on things. Dima Zales has taken an idea and pushed it to the extremes

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Author's Bio

Dima Zales is a full-time science fiction and fantasy author residing in Palm Coast, Florida. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked in the software development industry in New York as both a programmer and an executive. From high-frequency trading software for big banks to mobile apps for popular magazines, Dima has done it all. In 2013, he left the software industry in order to concentrate on his writing career.

Dima holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from NYU and a dual undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Psychology from Brooklyn College. He also has a number of hobbies and interests, the most unusual of which might be professional-level mentalism. He simulates mind-reading on stage and close-up, and has done shows for corporations, wealthy individuals, and friends.

In addition to his own works, Dima has collaborated on a number of romance novels with his wife, Anna Zaires. The Krinar Chronicles, a romantic science fiction series, has been a bestseller in its categories and has been recognized by the likes of Marie Claire and Woman’s Day. Close Liaisons, the first book in the series, is currently available.

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