The Transcendental Problem

The Transcendental Problem begins three years after the previous novel, The Transcendental Spy, ends. Three years ago, Electra revealed to Erika Kincaid her legacy from the lightning brain and what is expected. Erika has been working since then to make it so, but her doubts exceed her intentions until Electra calms her. Soon after, Erika and Terri Tarrant embark on more adventures, taking them into all the world's troubled climates: Environmental, Health, Social, Technological, Political, Economic, and Ethical.

Terri leverages her appealing looks and personality with her New York Times reporter career to win prized assignments that put her on the front lines, while Erika travels along to do the writing and get help from Electra when she has exhausted all other options.

So, please join the pair as they navigate a world filled with problems that may interestIndira, the Singularity. Electra will determine how best Erika can help if they do.

Cliff Ratza considers himself a "simple scholar," having parlayed four degrees (math and physics, business and computer science) into a business career spanning numerous jobs, companies, and industries. He grew up in Chicago, graduating from top Illinois universities before launching his business career. He returned to Chicago to combine teaching with his business consulting career and add novels to his portfolio of writing accomplishments.