Tony Giovia

Metaphysical Island

A hard-boiled dimensional detective, a Princess, and a robot embark on a curious adventure in search of Reality and The Meaning of Life.

 

Indies Today Review -  Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Dimensional Detective Manny Levels is a true intergalactic sleuth. Dragons, werewolves, Illuminati conspiracies and the composition of dark matter are all within his purview. Ms. Tierra De Arcana, a self-appointed princess, glides into his office and gives him the biggest assignment of his career: she asks him to answer the not-so simple question, "What is reality?" With this vague mission in mind, Manny heads off to Metaphysical Island. Many have tried to find answers, but none have returned to tell. Will Manny become just another missing person? If you're looking for a few laughs on an otherwise profound subject, give this book a try. Metaphysical Island is bursting with humorous characters including a robot named Lowenbee Hold and a sassy receptionist named Astrid who goes by the nickname Legs. The chapters are divided into little adventures with deep implications. Manny, with his fancy hat and cheesy retorts, reminds me of Guy Noir from A Prairie Home Companion. The deepest questions of man are asked, mocked, and answered. "The Universe can be perceived as consisting solely of Ideas. What an Idea!" All the while, the reader is treated to a weird, wonderful, psychedelic ride. Tony Giovia is a stand-up comedian mixed with a wordy college professor, given a pen instead of a mic or a lectern. If you enjoy a fanciful story that meanders to its destination but then really arrives with gusto, give Metaphysical Island a try!
- Nicky Flowers - Indies Today

Attack On Cellius - 2045

Under attack, Dimensional Thinkers fight back with IdeaContexts formed in The MentalReal.

 

BookLife Prize Critic's Report - 7.7 out of 10

Plot/Idea: 7 of 10
Originality: 9 of 10
Prose: 7 of 10
Character/Execution: 8 of 10

<>Plot/Idea: Attack on Cellius - 2045 is an ambitious and weighty sci-fi novel set in the universe of Cellius, which is on the brink of an environmental disaster. Giovia's novel hosts rich and comprehensive worldbuilding that will challenge and reward readers.

<>Originality: Attack on Cellius is a highly unique and multilayered work of sci-fi. Giovia convincingly depicts the battles among Cellius factions in their quest for dominance.

<>Prose: The author is highly skilled and displays a thorough understanding of the world being presented. The storytelling is somewhat overzealous, however, with blocks of unfamiliar information sometimes slowing the flow of the storytelling.

<>Character/Execution: Giovia creates a robust cast of characters and a dizzying constellation of imaginative and romantic elements that will captivate invested readers.

- The BookLife Prize Critic's Report