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Karma On Tap: The Online Buddhist Revolution is a novel that uses
narrative structure to showcase how the digital revolution is changing the world, allowing the spread of the peaceful philosophy of Buddhism as a message of hope in an era when multinational corporations dominate human governments and daily life. Originating from the simple question "What if you could go online and see your karma real-time?", Karma On Tap follows the struggle of individuals in search of an ethical, compassionate, and non-violent existence. A moving narrative of the best and brightest that humanity is capable of in spite of the greed and negative influences that cause people to lose their way.
---- Midwest Book Review / Talk About Network
"...This book was a fascinating book. Though it started
off slow it was an impressive read. It combines miracles and the unknown
with modern science and technology and makes you wonder just a bit. If
it were real what would it say about me? Not only does it cause an uprising
in the government and rioting. Like anything having to do with religion
and the unknown, it creates panic and widespread paranoia. In addition
to this, it creates the world of tomorrow, something that could feasibly
happen in this day and age. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend
it.
----Jeannie Langston, sffworld.com
"...The author's politics are obvious, bringing up the question of whether Buddhist principles are inherently left-wing....Wilcox feels that the world will not change without the personal growth of a large number of individuals. The story is essentially a blueprint for converting the personal to the political, guiding us toward a more humane world."
----Violet Snow, Woodstock Times
"Buddhist science fiction is not an overcrowded genre.
In this unique fantasy novel, a Woodstock-born Enlightened Being with
a penchant for computer technology creates a system for tracking personal
karma online, with action-by-action updates on your reincarnation potential.
Imagine the possibilities."
---- The Chronogram
What readers are saying....
"I really enjoyed reading this book...Wilcox weaves
Buddhism, politics, and technology into a very timely (and not so far-fetched
) story. The reality of the accelerated improvements and progression of
computer design and function help ground this work of science fiction,
and make the scenario he presents seem all the more plausible."
- Amy Raff, Rosendale, NY
"... a wonderful quick read full of ancient, modern
and futuristic ideas, blended together in a compelling and moving modern
story. Throughout the story, the author manages to provide the reader
with easily understood Buddhist concepts they can apply to their everyday
life. As the story unfolds and the concepts seep in, I don't believe there
is a person on Earth who could not start to examine themselves simply
by reading this tale."
- Mollie St. John, Venice, CA
"The characters were well thought out, interesting,
and realistic ...
...The author's ideas (or Maitreya's) for revolutionizing the country
were strong ones. ...The best thing about this book is that it did cause
me to have to "absorb" it. It is more than just a sci-fi novel.
..."Karma On Tap" gave me food for thought, more like the books
about Buddhism than the novels I read. I'll be sure to go back and reread
parts of it.
- K.G. Wolek, Poughkeepsie, NY
