On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, The Evolution Disturbance by Andrew G. Davies is a provocative, genre-defying debut that blends time travel, philosophy, and hard science to challenge Darwin’s theory of evolution, urging readers to rethink humanity’s origins through a gripping tale of resilience and discovery.
The Evolution Disturbance
Andrew G. Davies, a Liverpudlian author living with Multiple Sclerosis, introduces a bold and genre-defying novel with The Evolution Disturbance. This debut work blends speculative fiction, philosophy, and hard science to challenge one of science’s most accepted truths: Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Through reverse time travel, a utopian future, and a fictional hypothesis, the novel invites readers to reconsider the foundations of biology, consciousness, and humanity’s place in the universe.
At the core of The Evolution Disturbance is a provocative question: What if human evolution was not a random process but a deliberate intervention by an external intelligence? The story follows Danny, a man on the brink of despair, who is unexpectedly pulled from a suicide plan into a recurring glimpse of a utopian future. There, he encounters advanced intelligence and the 62.87 Theory—a fictional hypothesis grounded in scientific method that suggests human evolution was reengineered. Tasked with safeguarding this knowledge, Danny must navigate its potential to unify or unravel humanity.
A Personal and Intellectual Journey
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011, Davies brings a unique perspective shaped by resilience and a relentless curiosity about the world. His storytelling transcends traditional sci-fi, avoiding clichés of time machines and paradoxes to explore deeper questions about mortality, purpose, and human understanding. The 62.87 Theory, while fictional, is crafted with such rigor that it feels plausible, urging readers to question long-held beliefs about evolution.
Beyond Science Fiction
The Evolution Disturbance is more than a novel—it’s a call to challenge conventional wisdom. Davies fuses speculative fiction with real-world science to create a narrative that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. The story pushes readers to consider the limits of human knowledge and the possibility that Darwin’s theory might be critically incomplete. It’s a work that entertains while encouraging openness to new ideas and the marvels of what might be.
A Lasting Impact
Davies’ debut is a testament to the power of curiosity and the courage to ask bold questions. The Evolution Disturbance stands out for its refusal to offer easy answers, instead inviting readers to engage with big ideas. For those willing to explore the intersections of science, philosophy, and human experience, this novel is a must-read—a thought-provoking journey that lingers long after the final page.
This novel dares to question one of science’s most accepted truths. Is it possible that evolution, as human beings understand it, was reengineered by an external intelligence? Through reverse time travel and the introduction of a theory from an unknown author, ‘The Evolution Disturbance’ challenges readers to reconsider everything from biology to consciousness. This is fiction written not only to entertain, but to awaken.
Andrew G Davies
This book was born out of a deep well of curiosity. Diagnosed with MS at 46, I found myself searching not just for ways to adapt, but for meaning amid upheaval. The Evolution Disturbance’ is more than a story — it’s an invitation to challenge received wisdom, to think beyond the boundaries of what we’ve been told is fixed. I don’t claim to have answers, but I believe in the power of asking better questions. The 62.87 Theory is fictional, yes, but the curiosity and science that built it is very real. And if it leaves readers more open to possibility, to science, and to the marvels of what might be — then it’s done its job. I’ve been astonished by the early response – from those who were moved to anger, or even tears – it’s been truly gratifying to receive their messages and know they connected with the book.
–Andrew G Davies
Andrew G Davies — known to friends as Andy — is a Liverpool-based writer and former marketing consultant who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011. A lifelong technophile and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he spent years applying his skills in business before turning to fiction. ‘The Evolution Disturbance’ was developed over four years and written over eighteen months, blending his love of science, storytelling, and curiosity. His work explores the boundary between fact and fiction — challenging readers to consider how much we really understand about our origins, our future, and the hidden forces in between.
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