Blasphemy

In "Blasphemy" by Douglas Preston, the world's largest supercollider, named the Torus, has been constructed in a remote Arizona mountain to unlock the secrets of the universe, specifically the Big Bang. Led by Nobel Laureate William North Hazelius, a team of twelve scientists prepares to activate this groundbreaking machine, but their findings may hold catastrophic implications, as some fear it could create a mini black hole or challenge divine authority. Ex-monk and CIA operative Wyman Ford is tasked with uncovering the Torus's secret, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance as the countdown to activation begins.