Battery Revolution

A BizOps Chronicles Novel

by Jeff Pierson

From Jeff Pierson, author and creator of the BizOps Chronicles, comes a pioneering business novel—full of educational gold mines using visionary science, business realism, policy complexity, and character-driven learning.

Pittsburgh, 2023. Grid-scale energy storage is still in its infancy, but whoever succeeds in modernizing America’s century-old electricity network will make history—and a vast fortune. When PhD materials scientist Amelia Chen makes an accidental discovery late one night in her university lab, she and her partners, Toshi and Mark, launch a new company, QuantumCell Technologies, and the era of quantum energy storage is born.

In this inventive journey through classified research centers, factory floors, company boardrooms, and the highest levels of US government, Battery Revolution is a uniquely enjoyable guide on how America’s power system really works—and whether anyone is ready for what comes next in the AI era.

Editorial Reviews of Battery Revolution

  • "Well written and elegantly constructed... [Readers] will enjoy this dense, intelligently rendered techno-thriller... Switching among multiple characters’ perspectives, the story is at its best when exploring internal conflicts, personal relationships, and broad ethical questions about the benefits and dangers of AI in the modern world."

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • "The narrative is fast-paced and realistic, vividly depicting how one innovative technological invention can change the world... Genre-blending, rich with well-developed characters, and boasting a brisk plot, Battery Revolution skillfully walks the line of technology’s ability to both advance and potentially destroy humankind, creating a world with no off-switch."

    — BookLife