Hominids

The novel "Hominids" presents a compelling alternate history initiated by a quantum physics experiment gone awry, which shatters the boundaries between realities. Our story begins with Grok, an intelligent Neanderthal scientist from a parallel Earth where his species, not *Homo sapiens*, became the dominant, civilized life form. Grok inadvertently finds himself transported to our present-day world, facing the bewildering complexities of human society with his advanced knowledge and unique perspective. Simultaneously, Daniel Bronsky, a physicist involved in the very experiment that caused the interdimensional shift, is flung into Grok's timeline. He becomes stranded within a sophisticated Neanderthal civilization, complete with its own rich history, intricate social structures, and technological advancements. The core of the narrative lies in the profound exploration of divergent evolutionary paths and the fundamental nature of intelligence and consciousness. As Grok and Daniel navigate their drastically different environments and strive to understand each other's worlds, the novel delves into potent themes of prejudice, identity, and the universal desire for connection and acceptance. What makes "Hominids" particularly captivating is its imaginative and meticulously crafted portrayal of a believable Neanderthal society, offering a thought-provoking contrast to our own and challenging readers to reconsider their definitions of sapience and humanity by examining an equally valid, yet distinctly different, intelligent existence.

Store Availability