As a child Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery - a huge metallic hand, buried deep in the earth. She has since focused her scientific career on uncovering everything about the hand and the other gigantic body parts found scattered about the globe. When another robot is discovered and lashes out, Dr Franklin is closer to learning its secrets than ever before. But as more machines appear, earth looks set for an invasion for which it is colossally unprepared. Mankind's only chance is for Rose and her team to uncover the mysteries of the ancient technology or the earth might be lost to them forever . . .
Against the backdrop of authentic historical events, Sylvain Neuvel concludes
his acclaimed Take Them to the Stars series with a biting satire on the role
of authority in all its guises, bringing us a truly breathtaking science
fiction trilogy that spans the ages. When you don’t know The Rules it’s hard
to stay safe. After a traumatic incident, Aster finds that her blood work
comes back with some unusual readings. Unsurprising, as she’s the last of an
alien race called the Kibsu, though she doesn’t know it. She becomes the focus
of a hunt, with her mortal enemies, the Trackers, on one side, and the
American government on the other. But help has come from a most unexpected
quarter. Whoever finds her first, it won’t be good news for Aster. Or for the
world!
Preorder the thrilling new instalment in a secret history of our world like no other . . . The First Rule is the most important: 'Always run, never fight'. For 3000 years Mia's family has shaped Earth's history to push humanity to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices along the way. And now, in the year of 1968, Mia finds herself about to help launch the first people into space. She can't take them to the stars, not quite yet. But with her adversary almost upon her, and with the future of the planet at stake, it's becoming clearer that obeying the First Rule is no longer an option. For the first time since her line's first generation, Mia will have to choose to stand her ground, knowing that the overwhelming odds mean that she risks not only her bloodline, but also the future of the human race. Sylvain Neuvel's sci-fi thriller Until the Last of Me is a fast, darkly satirical alternate history of the 1960s space race in which the struggle isn't to be the first to the stars - but the last one standing. Praise for Sylvain Neuvel 'It's fascinating to see how Neuvel weaves together fact and fiction . . . a blast. Seriously clever' - SFX 'An alt-history with a difference. Traces the true story of the development of rocket science but adds an alien-conspiracy-theory edge . . . Good fun' - Guardian 'Wry narration, wired action . . . Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this' - Publishers Weekly
"17 years ago: A girl in South Dakota falls through the earth, then wakes up dozens of feet below ground on the palm of what seems to be a giant metal hand. Today: She is a top-level physicist leading a team of people to understand exactly what that hand is, where it came from, and what it portends for humanity. A swift and spellbinding tale told almost exclusively through transcriptions of interviews conducted by a mysterious and unnamed character, this is a unique debut that describes a hunt for truth, power, and giant body parts"-- Provided by publisher
Mia is not sure what she is, but she isn't human. Smarter, stronger than her peers, all she knows are the rules- there can never be three for too long; always run, never fight.When she finds herself in Germany, 1945, she must turn the Nazi's most trusted scientist with an offer- abandon the crumbling Nazi party, escape Germany with your life, come to work for the Americans building rockets.But someone is watching her work. An enemy who's smarter, stronger, decidedly not human and prepared to do anything to retrieve something ancient that was long lost.If only she had any idea what it was . . .
We always thought the biggest threat to humanity would come from the outside. We were wrong. As the human race picks up the pieces of destruction left behind, a new world order emerges. New alliances are formed. Old divisions are strengthened. And, with a power struggle fuelled by the threat of mutually assured destruction, nothing is certain. At a time when the world's nations should have been coming together, they have never been more divided. With the human race teetering on the brink of total war, Rose, Vincent and Eva must choose sides. But doing the right thing might mean making the ultimate sacrifice.
Exploring the intersection of horror and science fiction, this issue delves into the unsettling realm of extraterrestrial encounters. It features chilling stories that challenge perceptions of the unknown, blending suspense with cosmic terror. Readers will encounter characters grappling with the implications of alien life, as well as the psychological and existential dread that comes with such discoveries. The collection promises to intrigue fans of both genres, offering a fresh perspective on humanity's place in the universe.
