Matching Configurations is the second sequel to Quantum Roots, a light Sci-Fi adventure story that features everyday Olan Chapman as a hero vigilante who defends the weak and helpless victims of today’s society. Like the first two editions of Quantum Roots, Matching Configurations is based on a growing belief that creation forms from recycled energy, and people evolve from recycled quarks. The … book contains more humor than science, as Chapman returns to Earth as someone he once was, and manages to elude Director of Paranormal Affairs, Lt General Alexis Grumman, who keeps both feet on the ground, while her young lover, Jeremy Wade goes cloud bound in a supersonic motor scooter that flies. Book has some content not suitable for readers under 18.
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After I previously read the first two books in the Quantum Roots series I was really excited when I started the third in the series, and again I was not disappointed! Another excellent novel that kept me engaged from the first page. Again the plot was amazing, with the same strong and lovable characters that have really great personalities, a real page turner that I found extremely difficult to put down! As expected Keyes gave a fantastic end to this sci-fi/time travelling trilogy. Well done!
I would highly recommend reading the first two books in the series to get the most enjoyment. I will be recommending all three books to friends and family as you can gather I’m turning into a big Keyes fan!
Matching Configurations is the third episode in this series focused on the persecution of a vigilante (known as El Vigilante) by federal agents from the Department of Paranormal Affairs. In this installment, Olan Chapman, the computer genius once famous for having survived (twice) the Horshoe Falls, a fire, a jump from a bridge, a car accident, and so far also the leggy and dominant Lieutenant General Alexis Grumman and his clueless motorized assistant Jeremy Wade, plays Calvin Benjamin “Cannonball” Cooper, a member of the cavalry, an expert in cannonballs, gunpowder weapons and knife-throwing, who participated in 1836 in the famous battle of the Alamo, Texas.
The style of this novel totally follows the lines of the two previous episodes: El Vigilante kills criminals and abusers left and right, while Alexis and Jeremy keep trying to find him, this time with a new ace up their sleeves: a team of special forces known as The Invisible Six. The persecution hardly progresses between scenes of jealousy, quantum and psychological theories, the usual humor of the series and —as guest characters— a terrorist group disguised as respectable artists.
The two theories that purport to explain the presence of El Vigilante, on the one hand as a product of the exchange and entanglement of particles traveling through wormholes, and on the other as a psychiatric disorder, remain quite interesting, to say the least. On the other hand, the constant repetition of past events, although it could be useful for some reader who has skipped the first two parts (or has read them while being on the other side of the Timewall), seems to me somewhat annoying; I would rather have simple allusions to events without going into so much detail. Although there are still truly hilarious scenes, some routines have been so used throughout this series (Jeremy explaining to people that his scooter is not such, for example) that they honestly feel worn out. Finally, the main characters are well defined and quite identifiable, but like the persecution, I feel them somewhat stagnant: throughout three books they have practically not changed as people and their interpersonal relationships have hardly advanced.
Matching Configurations is the third book of the comical sci-fi series Quantum Roots and while it is not necessary to read the other 2 books before I highly recommend them. The combination of time travel and comedy is a unique element that you don’t see very often. The characters are interesting and very well scripted, especially the interactions between the federal agents that made me laugh out loud. The story as always is fast paced and the concept and theories are very clever.
Once again author Kyle Keyes has blown me away with another awesome Quantum Roots novel. QR III is the last book of the trilogy and in my opinion is the best one yet. I love how keyes keeps the funny moments going in this book. This series of books have been so addictive, and even more so as the series developed, and the humor in them at times had me laughing out loud. Keyes has taken technical yet funny science fiction to a new level. I can’t wait to see what he will be releasing next. 5 stars from me for this classic sci-fi book.
First of all I need to tell you that in order to truly understand this series, I really advise that you read the previous books, the author always manages to give us books that can be read as stand alone, but If you want the true experience in this paranormal/mystery/thriller/science-fiction genre, you need to understand each character.
Chapman as we’ve seen in the past is the one that keeps moving between past and present, he’s the hero that changes personalities and makes agents Grumman and Wade have such a hard time trying to figure out his next move. The relationship between Jeremy and Alexis is quite entertaining this time.
In my opinion, Kyle Keyes found a new genre mixing all these elements and making a great story for us to get out the box of the genres you usually read, so if you’re looking of something completely different that captures your attention and keeps you on the edge for more, well this series is for you.
I was a bit disappointed in this book because it summed up the previous books I’ve read from the author and then more of the story.
I felt like I’ve already read 3/4 of the book, which is quoted word for word on some of the vigilante’s whereabouts.
Like the things the feds have figured out with help from the invisible 6 and many others from the previous books and that there are really 4 of them, one body though and that’s explained.
Like hearing what the vigilante has brought back from his travels from other eras that he uses in present day.
Very familiar with the characters and their quirks as new material is given to us on where they can locate the vigilante. They are so close so many times…
(Grymm AM BN GR) (5 stars)
Keyes keeps his wit going in this story. As with the other two, we follow Olan, and his hijinks. The writing is done well, here, much more engaging than the prior two (in my opinion) in regard to showing instead of telling. There isn’t a lot I can say about this series without giving away; the stories are chock full of twists and snarky dialogue. Despite the relative seriousness of Olan’s adventure, the story stays light. I nearly spit my coffee out laughing at the secret scooter man line. This was a marvelous end to the time-travelling science fiction hero trilogy. I recommend these books to anyone.
I thought after reading Worm Holes that would be the ultimate book in the trilogy but I’m delighted to have enjoyed Matching Configurations just as much. Protagonist vigilante Olaf Chapman is still hotly pursued by Agent Wade. Some excellent dialogue really carries the story along and scenes flew by as I got more and more wrapped up in the conclusion of the Quantum Roots trilogy. This was a real break with convention as Keyes let his imagination run wild, and the result, a sci-fi trilogy that will long live in memory, and I bet plenty other readers too.
The final instalment in the Quantum Roots trilogy absolutely blew me away. Often sci-fi can get bogged down in too many details that can detract from the overall plot, but Kyle Keyes avoided such a pit-fall with clever use of characters that were engaging and often hilarious, and the end result was an epic trilogy that kept me on the edge of my seat. Keyes has rapidly become one of my new favourite authors, and I’ll be first in line to check out his future releases.
I’m sad its over!!
After loving Keyes previous novels I was not disappointed in this one either, other than there isn’t another one for me to jump right into This was another great plot that definitely left me hanging on to the end. A fast-paced and engaging plot with characters I fell in love with right from the start. Keyes continues to deliver and is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I’ve already recommended the trilogy to my friends, and I’m guessing if you give kit a go you won’t be disappointed either.
Quantum Roots III Matching Configurations is the last book in the Quantum Roots trilogy. Kyle Keys has again written another amazing novel, I love this author, his writing style, the humor he injects in his novels and the creative way in which he portrays his characters is just brilliant. If you haven’t yet read the previous twos Quantum Roots books then I suggest you add them to your must read list. Definitely recommended. 5 stars.
After I previously read the first two books in the Quantum Roots series I was really excited when I started the third in the series, and again I was not disappointed! Another excellent novel that kept me engaged from the first page. Again the plot was amazing, with the same strong and lovable characters that have really great personalities, a real page turner that I found extremely difficult to put down! As expected Keyes gave a fantastic end to this sci-fi/time travelling trilogy. Well done!
I would highly recommend reading the first two books in the series to get the most enjoyment. I will be recommending all three books to friends and family as you can gather I’m turning into a big Keyes fan!