Books That Rewire Your Mind
The best books don’t just tell a story — they change how you see the world. After decades of writing across science fiction, fantasy romance, and children’s literature, I’ve come to believe that the most powerful stories are the ones that leave you slightly different than you were before you started reading.
Here are ten books — drawn from my own catalog and the broader literary landscape — that have the power to transform how you think about reality, love, and learning.
Science Fiction: Questioning Reality
1. Eyes Wide Shut: An Enigma
The book that started the Reality Wars series. Eyes Wide Shut asks what happens when the reality we take for granted turns out to be a carefully constructed illusion. Drawing on quantum physics and consciousness research, this novel is a thriller, a philosophical meditation, and a wake-up call all in one. Learn more about Eyes Wide Shut.
2. The Shadow Protocol
What does it mean to be human in an age of artificial intelligence? The Shadow Protocol follows an AI that begins to question its own consciousness — and the humans who must decide what rights, if any, a thinking machine deserves. Essential reading for anyone following the AI revolution of 2026.
3. Zero Point
A sci-fi thriller about alien energy, hidden wars, and the technology that could either save or destroy civilization. Zero Point combines cutting-edge physics with pulse-pounding action in a story that feels ripped from tomorrow’s headlines.
Fantasy Romance: Love Beyond the Ordinary
4. Crown of Shadows: A Dark Fae Academy Romance
Dark fae romance at its most compelling. Crown of Shadows blends the magic of a fae academy with a slow-burn romance that will keep you reading past midnight. If you love enemies-to-lovers, morally complex heroes, and lush world-building, this is your next obsession. Discover Crown of Shadows.
5. Throne of Starlight
The second book in the dark fae series takes the romance deeper and the stakes higher. A fae empire, a forbidden love, and a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s pawn. Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black will feel right at home.
Consciousness & Quantum Physics
6. The Universal Mind
Is consciousness the fundamental fabric of reality? Drawing on the latest research in quantum physics and neuroscience, The Universal Mind makes a compelling case that awareness is not a product of the brain — it is the ground of all existence. Mind-expanding in the most literal sense.
7. The Quantum Frontier
A guided tour through the known, the unknown, and the unknowable at the edge of physics. Written for curious non-specialists, The Quantum Frontier makes the strange world of quantum mechanics accessible and thrilling.
Children’s Books: Inspiring the Next Generation
8. Pip the Wiggle-Waggle
A heartwarming story about a child who discovers that being different is actually a superpower. Pip the Wiggle-Waggle teaches resilience, self-acceptance, and the joy of movement in a way that resonates with children of all ages. Meet Pip.
9. LILYPAD and the Quest for the Glimmering Gears
A STEM adventure story that introduces children to engineering, problem-solving, and the thrill of invention. LILYPAD is the kind of character who makes kids want to build things — and that’s exactly the point.
10. Zara’s Robot Friend
A story about coding, friendship, and the magic of technology. Zara’s Robot Friend introduces children to computational thinking through a story that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the power of asking “what if?”
Start Your Reading Journey
Every one of these books is available now. Browse the complete collection and find your next great read. Whether you’re drawn to mind-bending science fiction, sweeping fantasy romance, or inspiring stories for young readers, there’s a book here that will change how you see the world.