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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, in Sophia H. Carey’s electrifying debut Equation D, a missing author, a hunted reporter, and Ireland’s ancient mysteries collide in a thrilling fusion of espionage and metaphysical fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Equation D

In her electrifying debut novel, Equation D, Sophia H. Carey (a pseudonym for Carey Hamblett) weaves a gripping tale that fuses the high-stakes world of 21st-century espionage with the enigmatic pull of Ireland’s ancient myths. This fast-paced thriller, set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Ireland’s landscapes, introduces a fresh voice in contemporary fiction, blending metaphysical fantasy with the tension of a surveillance-driven manhunt. Carey’s ability to merge the pulse-pounding pace of a thriller with a deeper, unsettling sense of mystery makes Equation D a standout read that challenges perceptions of reality and destiny.

The story kicks off with the arrival of elusive bestselling author O’Donovan in Dublin for a high-profile book launch. The event takes a dramatic turn when TV reporter Sean Harrison confronts O’Donovan about his shadowy past with U.S. military intelligence, sparking a media frenzy. When O’Donovan vanishes, the stakes skyrocket, and Harrison, suspected of cyber-hacking, flees to the wild, mystic hinterlands of Ireland.
Accompanied by law intern Ellie Patterson, Harrison encounters a biker posse led by the charismatic yet enigmatic Davy, who claims arcane knowledge of the missing author. As a covert cell of information dealers closes in, tracked by Pentagon satellites, the narrative hurtles toward a deadly clash at Tuasdreen, a planetary power point steeped in ancient lore, where the boundaries between the real and the otherworldly blur.
Carey masterfully uses Ireland’s landscapes and legends not merely as atmospheric flourishes but as the bedrock of the drama. The rolling hills and mystic wilds become active players in the story, pulsing with forces older than empires. This interplay between modern surveillance—drones, satellites, and information warfare—and millennia-old paranormal currents creates a narrative that feels both timely and timeless. The U.S. President’s chilling directive to the Secretary of Homeland Security, “Our best kept secret for the last three decades. His apprehension crucial,” underscores the global stakes, while the increasing paranormal activity keeps readers questioning what forces truly shape human destiny.

Sophia H Carey
Writing under a pseudonym, Carey draws on her extensive career in television, film, theatre, and the visual arts to craft a vivid, cinematic world. Raised between the shires of England and the California coast, she infuses Equation D with a keen awareness of the planet’s beauty and fragility, grounding the fantastical elements in a palpable sense of place. Her debut novel not only delivers a page-turner but also challenges readers to ponder whether unseen forces—mythic or otherwise—still influence our modern world.
Fans of this genre-bending thriller will be thrilled to hear that Carey has already outlined two sequels and written a TV pilot, promising to expand the Equation D universe across both page and screen. With its unpredictable narrative, richly drawn characters, and a seamless blend of espionage and metaphysical intrigue, Equation D marks Sophia H. Carey as a bold new talent. This is a story where covert cells may close in and the lines between past and present blur, but the mysteries at Ireland’s mythic heart remain untamed, shaping a destiny that no satellite or state secret can contain.
Equation D is available now, inviting readers to dive into a world where the ancient and the modern collide with thrilling consequences.
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