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Zero World
656 pages
A high-octane blend of sci-fi espionage and cosmic mystery that propels the reader through the very fabric of space.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping into a high-speed cinematic thriller where the boundaries of science fiction and espionage collide. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, driven by rapid-fire action and thick, atmospheric tension. It balances the gritty, high-stakes reality of a technologically enhanced superspy with the awe-inspiring majesty and wonder of space-time anomalies. The mood oscillates between the grim despair of a murder mystery and the thrilling hope of uncharted discovery. Written with accessible scientific acumen and a surprising undercurrent of humor and emotional truth, the prose keeps the pages turning effortlessly. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave adrenaline-fueled adventures that blend the gritty mechanics of spycraft with the boundless mysteries of the cosmos.
- Mood
- tense
- wondrous
- mysterious
- action-packed
- Tone
- suspenseful
- adventurous
- humorous
- earnest
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- technological enhancement · high-stakes espionage · mysteries of space and time · survival and pursuit
- The writing
- Accessible and cinematic, balancing rapid-fire action sequences with scientific acumen and emotional resonance.
- The arc
- The journey begins with a tense, high-stakes investigation and accelerates into a thrilling exploration of cosmic wonder and danger.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour adrenaline-fueled sci-fi thrillers that seamlessly blend gritty spycraft with mind-bending space-time anomalies.
Content notes
- murder
- violence
About the book
How long must I wait for the sequel!?"--Raymond Benson, former James Bond novelist and author of the Black Stiletto series Praise for Jason M. Hough's The Darwin Elevator "A hell of a fun book."--James S.A. Corey, author of Abaddon's Gate "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 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 "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 from now on Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything."--Kevin Hearne, author of The Iron Druid Chronicles"--
Technologically enhanced superspy Peter Caswell has been dispatched on a top-secret assignment unlike any he's ever faced. A spaceship that vanished years ago has been found, along with the bodies of its murdered crew - save one. Peter's mission is to find the missing crew member, who fled through what appears to be a tear in the fabric of space. Beyond this mysterious doorway lies an even more confounding reality: a world that seems to be Earth's twin. Peter discovers that this mirrored world is indeed different from his home and far more dangerous. Cut off from all support, and with only days to complete his operation, Peter must track his quarry alone on an alien world. But he's unprepared for what awaits on the planet's surface, where his skills will be put to the ultimate test - and everything he knows about the universe will be challenged in ways he never could have imagined.
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