Mind Transmission, Inc.

Mind Transmission, Inc. is a terrific read - fast pace & exciting from start to finish. Truly takes you to another dimension. Want to read something different & see the world through the eyes of a man going through life with his eyes wide open this is the book to read. Great Christmas present!!!! Check this book out & go on a "free" trip by reading this book.

In his latest book, Brian has given us a wide variety of social commentary, on everything from the stigma placed on persons who have psychiatric "disorders", to the use of religion to govern the masses since antiquity. His main character "Carl" is a rambunctious sort, able to leap very low buildings in an single bound (albeit with the aid of various psychotropic molecules). There are some mysteries presented, a UFO abduction of sorts, and many wry observations on the uptight nature of our culture. Brian's writing reminds me of Kerouac with an updated set of molecules under his belt. Very fun reading. Go for it.

Thought provoking author, Brian Wallace shines in his startling new visionary work for the adventurous reader, Mind Transmission, Inc. His brilliantly upfront and brutally frank, no-holds-barred cynicism of current social trends leaves the reader to question their reality and roles within today's society. Showing his unique mastery of Kerouac-like stream-of-consciousness prose, Wallace blows the top off established religious dogma and stagnant political ideologies by shedding new light on their origins and fundamentals. Mind Transmission, Inc. centers on a twenty-something Dallas residence Carl. By frequently forgetting to take his medications prescribed by his psychiatrist, Carl is besieged by wild psychedelic visions. By day, Carl works at an auto parts delivery warehouse surrounded by a cast of colorful low wage blue-collar social deviants. By befriending, Bill, a whiskey drinking, chain smoking, limerick spouting, deeply philosophical student of life, Carl continually questions religious belief systems. Carl's private life is a whirlwind of activities ranging from youthful sexual exploits to the pursuit of metaphysical understandings. By delving into the occult and both ancient and new age beliefs, Carl and his friends Pete, Robert and Sally strive to make sense of the UFO phenomenon and its relationship to the perfection of the human spirit. When Pete goes missing soon after meeting a mysterious stranger, Carl's life suddenly transforms into a rip-roaring, side-splitting adventure where reality may be as mind-bending as ingesting a sheet of acid.

In his latest novel, Mind Transmission, Inc., Brian Wallace continues to develop many of the countercultural themes that filled his first novel, Labyrinth of Chaos- mysticism, sex, friendship, drugs, and the pursuit of wisdom. But where Labyrinth of Chaos was a largely serious account of one man's quest for knowledge, Mind Transmission, Inc., is a rollicking psychedelic comedy that uses humor to explore deep philosophical questions. At the heart of Mind Transmission, Inc. is a disturbed young man named Carl who delivers auto transmission parts during the day and enjoys the company of a procession of attractive women at night. A series of hallucinations make frequent ripples in Carl's reality, but he tries to keep these visions in check under the skeptical but caring eyes of Dr. Miller, his psychiatrist. Carl's already-tenuous grip on reality is disrupted when his good friend Pete disappears under suspicious circumstances. Pete's disappearance sends Carl and his friends on a search beyond the limits of the physical world, and into the realms of mysticism, UFOs, and drug-enhanced mind-travel. With its extraterrestrial, occult, and countercultural dimensions, Mind Transmission, Inc. can be read as a kind of a philosophical puzzle, which is likely to shock even the most perceptive readers with its mind-bending conclusion. What makes this novel so stimulating is the way Wallace weaves fantasy, philosophy, and social commentary into a multi-layered story that offers entertainment and insight in equal measure. Carl's comical musings on everyday modern frustrations-on topics as diverse as Wal-Mart, cell phones, and speeding tickets-coupled with his meditations on the various forms of hypocrisy in modern life, all add up to an entertaining critique of modern American culture.

Mind Transmission, Inc is an insightful and thought provoking read. I recommend this free spirited and wide ranging book to anyone who has a passion for the workings of the inner mind, an interest in the history of spirituality and organized religion, or an affinity for the counter culture. In delving into the human spirit, Mr Wallace mines all the varied shades of the modern condition. The plot revolves around Carl J Miller's search for a lost friend who may have been abducted by beings who hold the key to humanity's evolution. But plot outlines don't do the book justice. The heart of the novel is found in Carl's interactions with fellow street philosophers, friends and lovers. The web of Carl's life connects him to a rich supporting cast, all of whom have very creative perspectives on the universe in which we all live. Mr Wallace's book rewards repeated readings and I am glad I came across it.