Author: Alex Lamb
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 1473206162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 675
Book Description
The Photurians - a hivemind of sentient AIs and machines - were awakened by humanity as part of a complex political trap. But they broke free, evolved, and now the human race is almost finished. Once we spanned dozens of star systems; now only four remain, and Earth is being evacuated. But the Photes can infect us, and among the thousands rescued from our home world may be enemy agents. Tiny colonies struggle to house the displaced. Our warships are failing. The end of humanity has come. But on a distant planet shielded from both humanity and the Photurians, one hope may still live. The only person who might be able to intervene. The roboteer. He is trapped in a hell of his own making, and does not know he is needed. And so a desperate rescue mission is begun. But can he be reached in time? Or will he be the last remnant of humanity in the universe?
Exodus
Author: Alex Lamb
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 1473206162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 675
Book Description
The Photurians - a hivemind of sentient AIs and machines - were awakened by humanity as part of a complex political trap. But they broke free, evolved, and now the human race is almost finished. Once we spanned dozens of star systems; now only four remain, and Earth is being evacuated. But the Photes can infect us, and among the thousands rescued from our home world may be enemy agents. Tiny colonies struggle to house the displaced. Our warships are failing. The end of humanity has come. But on a distant planet shielded from both humanity and the Photurians, one hope may still live. The only person who might be able to intervene. The roboteer. He is trapped in a hell of his own making, and does not know he is needed. And so a desperate rescue mission is begun. But can he be reached in time? Or will he be the last remnant of humanity in the universe?
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 1473206162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 675
Book Description
The Photurians - a hivemind of sentient AIs and machines - were awakened by humanity as part of a complex political trap. But they broke free, evolved, and now the human race is almost finished. Once we spanned dozens of star systems; now only four remain, and Earth is being evacuated. But the Photes can infect us, and among the thousands rescued from our home world may be enemy agents. Tiny colonies struggle to house the displaced. Our warships are failing. The end of humanity has come. But on a distant planet shielded from both humanity and the Photurians, one hope may still live. The only person who might be able to intervene. The roboteer. He is trapped in a hell of his own making, and does not know he is needed. And so a desperate rescue mission is begun. But can he be reached in time? Or will he be the last remnant of humanity in the universe?
The Andromeda Exodus
Author: Tom Briggs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
In 2169, two intelligent lifeforms inhabit the moon, Titan. Only one will rule the galaxy.Another army is on its way. This one's from Earth, they can't be stopped, and all humans in Saturnian space are destined for repatriation camps in the asteroid belt.This is what the alien leader is counting on. They plan to infect the invading army and reproduce geometrically when the army returns to Earth. Human bodies will exist, humans will not.Returning to Earth for Pati Lynch is now a moot point. If she doesn't stop the aliens, and the invading army, she and all she loves will be extinguished. Her only option is to deal with the alien in Harry Meldrom, and hope it's not playing her for its own gains.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
In 2169, two intelligent lifeforms inhabit the moon, Titan. Only one will rule the galaxy.Another army is on its way. This one's from Earth, they can't be stopped, and all humans in Saturnian space are destined for repatriation camps in the asteroid belt.This is what the alien leader is counting on. They plan to infect the invading army and reproduce geometrically when the army returns to Earth. Human bodies will exist, humans will not.Returning to Earth for Pati Lynch is now a moot point. If she doesn't stop the aliens, and the invading army, she and all she loves will be extinguished. Her only option is to deal with the alien in Harry Meldrom, and hope it's not playing her for its own gains.
The Exodus Towers
Author: Jason M. Hough
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345537157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
The Exodus Towers features all the high-octane action and richly imagined characters of The Darwin Elevator—but the stakes have never been higher. The sudden appearance of a second space elevator in Brazil only deepens the mystery about the aliens who provided it: the Builders. Scavenger crew captain Skyler Luiken and brilliant scientist Dr. Tania Sharma have formed a colony around the new Elevator’s base, utilizing mobile towers to protect humans from the Builders’ plague. But they are soon under attack from a roving band of plague-immune soldiers. Cut off from the colony, Skyler must wage a one-man war against the new threat as well as murderous subhumans and thugs from Darwin—all while trying to solve the puzzle of the Builders’ master plan . . . before it’s too late for the last vestiges of humanity. Praise for The Darwin Elevator “A hell of a fun book.”—James S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddon’s Gate “[Jason M.] Hough’s first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon’s short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’ series.”—Library Journal (starred review) “The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It’s a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles “Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly “Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll want more.”—Analog “A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.”—SF Signal “Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!”—Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist “Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall.”—Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool “Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts his characters through hell, blending a convincing plot with heart-stopping action and moments of raw terror as the world goes crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions.”—Sara Creasy, author of the Philip K. Dick Award–nominated Song of Scarabaeus
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345537157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
The Exodus Towers features all the high-octane action and richly imagined characters of The Darwin Elevator—but the stakes have never been higher. The sudden appearance of a second space elevator in Brazil only deepens the mystery about the aliens who provided it: the Builders. Scavenger crew captain Skyler Luiken and brilliant scientist Dr. Tania Sharma have formed a colony around the new Elevator’s base, utilizing mobile towers to protect humans from the Builders’ plague. But they are soon under attack from a roving band of plague-immune soldiers. Cut off from the colony, Skyler must wage a one-man war against the new threat as well as murderous subhumans and thugs from Darwin—all while trying to solve the puzzle of the Builders’ master plan . . . before it’s too late for the last vestiges of humanity. Praise for The Darwin Elevator “A hell of a fun book.”—James S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddon’s Gate “[Jason M.] Hough’s first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon’s short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’ series.”—Library Journal (starred review) “The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It’s a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles “Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly “Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll want more.”—Analog “A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.”—SF Signal “Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!”—Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist “Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall.”—Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool “Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts his characters through hell, blending a convincing plot with heart-stopping action and moments of raw terror as the world goes crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions.”—Sara Creasy, author of the Philip K. Dick Award–nominated Song of Scarabaeus
Paradisi Exodus Boxed Set - Books 1 & 2
Author: Cheri Lasota
Publisher: Ever-Sea Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
In the last decades of the twenty-first century, ten families, seeking to escape an increasingly devastated Earth, focus their power and wealth on building spaceships that will allow a select few to leave Earth and colonize the world they call New Eden. Here, on their new home in the Paradisi System, these Founding Families hope to avoid the environmental and political disasters that were destroying Earth. But they find that the world they claim for their own is already inhabited, and the Ddaeran, although human in their appearance, possess abilities that the Founders and their descendants find both intriguing and frightening… In near-future 2094, Earth is on the brink of nuclear winter. A secret evacuation is already underway, and Solomon Reach and his crew have guaranteed passage on the last starship to leave for colonization and exploration of a new planet in the Andromeda galaxy. When Solomon learns of a betrayal that will have catastrophic consequences, he is faced with an impossible choice: who will live and who will die?
Publisher: Ever-Sea Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
In the last decades of the twenty-first century, ten families, seeking to escape an increasingly devastated Earth, focus their power and wealth on building spaceships that will allow a select few to leave Earth and colonize the world they call New Eden. Here, on their new home in the Paradisi System, these Founding Families hope to avoid the environmental and political disasters that were destroying Earth. But they find that the world they claim for their own is already inhabited, and the Ddaeran, although human in their appearance, possess abilities that the Founders and their descendants find both intriguing and frightening… In near-future 2094, Earth is on the brink of nuclear winter. A secret evacuation is already underway, and Solomon Reach and his crew have guaranteed passage on the last starship to leave for colonization and exploration of a new planet in the Andromeda galaxy. When Solomon learns of a betrayal that will have catastrophic consequences, he is faced with an impossible choice: who will live and who will die?
The Andromeda Connection
Author: Rodrick Rajive Lal
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482837129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The Andromeda Connection is a collection of yarns, some true and some not so true! Though not a novel, it presents a series of stories bound together, by the voice of the narrator. He tells you about what young man did when he was attacked by a crocodile. He goes on to narrate the story about Sonia, how she disappeared remains a mystery even today. And what about the Toxic Canisters, what would happen if one of these accidentally fell into the hands of civilians? Each short story deals with a unique theme whether it is adventure involved in discovering lost kingdoms, or science fiction, fighting aliens, or even a domestic matter where he humours a wife who has no scruples in decimating his funds.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482837129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The Andromeda Connection is a collection of yarns, some true and some not so true! Though not a novel, it presents a series of stories bound together, by the voice of the narrator. He tells you about what young man did when he was attacked by a crocodile. He goes on to narrate the story about Sonia, how she disappeared remains a mystery even today. And what about the Toxic Canisters, what would happen if one of these accidentally fell into the hands of civilians? Each short story deals with a unique theme whether it is adventure involved in discovering lost kingdoms, or science fiction, fighting aliens, or even a domestic matter where he humours a wife who has no scruples in decimating his funds.
Andromeda: Secret Code for Star People
Author: Ann Valentin
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1634281659
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Are you a star person? This book is a great read for those who appreciate our beautiful galaxy. These pages will introduce you to the wonders that may exist, far and beyond, our little planet. Bring your sci-fi imagination to life again with ANDROMEDA. Easy to read text that is perfect for those that hold onto the fact that something else may be out there. Maybe there isn't. Or, maybe, there's more to life than what we've been told. And, most importantly, is there a secret code word for people like us -- to access a rare connection into a whole other world? Are the ancient clues left for us to find? Read this short entertaining story to find out!
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1634281659
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Are you a star person? This book is a great read for those who appreciate our beautiful galaxy. These pages will introduce you to the wonders that may exist, far and beyond, our little planet. Bring your sci-fi imagination to life again with ANDROMEDA. Easy to read text that is perfect for those that hold onto the fact that something else may be out there. Maybe there isn't. Or, maybe, there's more to life than what we've been told. And, most importantly, is there a secret code word for people like us -- to access a rare connection into a whole other world? Are the ancient clues left for us to find? Read this short entertaining story to find out!
Tragedy on the Comic Stage
Author: Matthew C. Farmer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190492082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Aristophanes' engagement with tragedy is one of the most striking features of his comedies: Euripides appears repeatedly as a character in these plays, jokes about tragedy and tragic poets abound, and parodies of tragedy frequently underlie whole scenes and even the plots of these plays. Tragedy on the Comic Stage contextualizes this engagement with tragedy within Greek comedy as a genre by examining paratragedy in the fragments of Aristophanes' contemporaries and successors in the fifth and fourth centuries. Farmer organizes these fragments under two rubrics. First, he discusses fragments that show characters discussing tragedy, use tragic poets as characters, or make reference to the dramatic festivals; these fragments, Farmer argues, develop a "culture of tragedy" within Greek comedy, a consistent set of tropes and devices that depict tragedy as part of the world inhabited by the characters of these plays. Second, he assembles fragments that show tragic parody, imitations of tragedy that render tragic language humorous or ironic by juxtaposing it with the base characters and quotidian circumstances that make up Greek comedy. Tragedy on the Comic Stage then illustrates these features of fragmentary paratragedy within three intact Aristophanic comedies: Wasps, Women at the Thesmophoria, and Wealth. These new readings of Aristophanes' plays show the value of reading Aristophanes in conjunction with the comic fragments, and insist on the subtlety and complexity of Aristophanic paratragedy.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190492082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Aristophanes' engagement with tragedy is one of the most striking features of his comedies: Euripides appears repeatedly as a character in these plays, jokes about tragedy and tragic poets abound, and parodies of tragedy frequently underlie whole scenes and even the plots of these plays. Tragedy on the Comic Stage contextualizes this engagement with tragedy within Greek comedy as a genre by examining paratragedy in the fragments of Aristophanes' contemporaries and successors in the fifth and fourth centuries. Farmer organizes these fragments under two rubrics. First, he discusses fragments that show characters discussing tragedy, use tragic poets as characters, or make reference to the dramatic festivals; these fragments, Farmer argues, develop a "culture of tragedy" within Greek comedy, a consistent set of tropes and devices that depict tragedy as part of the world inhabited by the characters of these plays. Second, he assembles fragments that show tragic parody, imitations of tragedy that render tragic language humorous or ironic by juxtaposing it with the base characters and quotidian circumstances that make up Greek comedy. Tragedy on the Comic Stage then illustrates these features of fragmentary paratragedy within three intact Aristophanic comedies: Wasps, Women at the Thesmophoria, and Wealth. These new readings of Aristophanes' plays show the value of reading Aristophanes in conjunction with the comic fragments, and insist on the subtlety and complexity of Aristophanic paratragedy.
Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393866890
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
“Who can ask for better cosmic tour guides?” —Michio Kaku Our true origins are not only human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins illuminates the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. This revised and updated edition features such startling discoveries as the now more than 5,000 detected exoplanets that promise to reveal exciting possibilities for life in the cosmos, and data from a new generation of ground-based and spaceborne observatories that have fundamentally changed what we know about the expanding universe?and maybe even the laws of physics themselves. From the first image of a galaxy’s birth to tantalizing evidence of water not only on Mars but also on the asteroid Ceres, as well as on moons of Jupiter and Saturn, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct an exhilarating tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393866890
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
“Who can ask for better cosmic tour guides?” —Michio Kaku Our true origins are not only human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins illuminates the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. This revised and updated edition features such startling discoveries as the now more than 5,000 detected exoplanets that promise to reveal exciting possibilities for life in the cosmos, and data from a new generation of ground-based and spaceborne observatories that have fundamentally changed what we know about the expanding universe?and maybe even the laws of physics themselves. From the first image of a galaxy’s birth to tantalizing evidence of water not only on Mars but also on the asteroid Ceres, as well as on moons of Jupiter and Saturn, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct an exhilarating tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.
Sideris Gate
Author: Cheri Lasota
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536510720
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The last ship to leave.A new galaxy awaits.And time is running out.Sideris Gate, Book 2 in the Paradisi Exodus SeriesThe last ship to leave Earth is in lockdown and controlled by the corrupt Challenge Command. Chief Solomon Reach and his Reacher crew hatch an insane plan to take back the ship. First order of business: survive. Second order of business: launch the ship and make it to Sideris Gate, the wormhole that will deliver them to the planet New Eden in the Andromeda galaxy.If only it were that easy.If Solomon fails in his mission, Challenge Command will leave three thousand of his crew to die on an apocalyptic Earth.______________________________The Paradisi Chronicles UniverseIn the last decades of the twenty-first century, ten families seeking to escape an increasingly devastated Earth focus their power and wealth on constructing spaceships that will allow a select few to leave Earth and colonize the world they call New Eden. Here, on their new home in the Paradisi System, these Founding Families hope to avoid the environmental and political disasters that were destroying Earth. But they find that the world they claim for their own is already inhabited, and the Ddaeran, although human in their appearance, possess abilities that the Founders and their descendants find both intriguing and frightening…
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536510720
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The last ship to leave.A new galaxy awaits.And time is running out.Sideris Gate, Book 2 in the Paradisi Exodus SeriesThe last ship to leave Earth is in lockdown and controlled by the corrupt Challenge Command. Chief Solomon Reach and his Reacher crew hatch an insane plan to take back the ship. First order of business: survive. Second order of business: launch the ship and make it to Sideris Gate, the wormhole that will deliver them to the planet New Eden in the Andromeda galaxy.If only it were that easy.If Solomon fails in his mission, Challenge Command will leave three thousand of his crew to die on an apocalyptic Earth.______________________________The Paradisi Chronicles UniverseIn the last decades of the twenty-first century, ten families seeking to escape an increasingly devastated Earth focus their power and wealth on constructing spaceships that will allow a select few to leave Earth and colonize the world they call New Eden. Here, on their new home in the Paradisi System, these Founding Families hope to avoid the environmental and political disasters that were destroying Earth. But they find that the world they claim for their own is already inhabited, and the Ddaeran, although human in their appearance, possess abilities that the Founders and their descendants find both intriguing and frightening…
Andromeda's Last Light: A Saga of Survival and Discovery
Author: Dr H S Mann
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8119512243
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Amidst the shimmering cities and cosmic wonders of the Andromeda galaxy, the Harnaki civilization is on the brink of annihilation. A once-thriving species, their existence is now threatened by an enigmatic force from beyond. As the skies darken, hope emerges in the form of an ancient artifact, unveiling secrets of the universe and the amphibious Tactilians. In this luminous tapestry of interstellar intrigue and familial bonds, join the Harnaki as they navigate the intricacies of alien diplomacy, groundbreaking technological marvels, and the deep chasms of their own history. Dr. H.S Mann masterfully intertwines the complexities of space exploration with profound emotional depth. The narrative journeys through ethereal landscapes, floating cities, and star-lit mysteries, all while grappling with the timeless question: What does it truly mean to call a place 'home'? In "Andromeda's Last Light," prepare to embark on an odyssey that traverses not just the vastness of space but also the intricate corridors of the heart. A tale where the last glimmers of Andromeda might just signal a new dawn.
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8119512243
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Amidst the shimmering cities and cosmic wonders of the Andromeda galaxy, the Harnaki civilization is on the brink of annihilation. A once-thriving species, their existence is now threatened by an enigmatic force from beyond. As the skies darken, hope emerges in the form of an ancient artifact, unveiling secrets of the universe and the amphibious Tactilians. In this luminous tapestry of interstellar intrigue and familial bonds, join the Harnaki as they navigate the intricacies of alien diplomacy, groundbreaking technological marvels, and the deep chasms of their own history. Dr. H.S Mann masterfully intertwines the complexities of space exploration with profound emotional depth. The narrative journeys through ethereal landscapes, floating cities, and star-lit mysteries, all while grappling with the timeless question: What does it truly mean to call a place 'home'? In "Andromeda's Last Light," prepare to embark on an odyssey that traverses not just the vastness of space but also the intricate corridors of the heart. A tale where the last glimmers of Andromeda might just signal a new dawn.