Comatose

A fast-paced speculative thriller about the science of dreams by an international healthcare and lucid dreaming expert

Comatose follows the lives of four strangers who are trying to cheat death. On the surface, these people – a famous Hollywood director suffering from terminal brain cancer, a budding scientist in Artificial Intelligence whose honeymoon tragically ended with a freak plane accident, an angry orphan who lost her closest family to a tragic accident, and the leading medical expert in treating comatose patients – appear to have nothing in common.

However, once they independently uncover a link between lucid dreaming and comas, their lives start to intersect. They uncover astounding opportunities to ease individual suffering and pain as they crisscross different time periods and distant locations in their odysseys. The competing factions careen forward into a life-threatening race for survival and supremacy, ultimately leading to an exciting conclusion that explains why we really dream.

About the Author

TONY ESTRELLA has worked in Asia, the US, and Europe as a health startup founder & investor, corporate innovation leader, and strategic advisor. Tony is a regular speaker and panellist at industry conferences around the world. During his talks, he provides insights as a serial healthcare entrepreneur and a corporate executive. Comatose, his first novel was selected as a Semi-Finalist by the William Faulkner – William Wisdom Creative writing competition. 

“Great storytelling and interesting plot.” – Dan Kogan, Healthcare Founder and Technologist

“The fear of mortality made so tangible, the tease of alternative therapies and AI offering a sliver of hope in the not too distant future.” – Pin Kwok, Asia Executive and Entrepeneur

“Cinematic quality, visually full of delicious details.” – Li-Anne Huang, Venture Capitalist & Filmmaker