A collection of old and new, but finally put together as the author originally imagined the interlocking world of these six stories. Each of the six independent stories lightly touches on another, reminding us of our shared existence even as we deal with our own individual trials and tribulations.
Centuries ago, one small town in Germany disappeared and was never resettled. Tom, a historian, and his theoretical physicist girlfriend Sharon, become interested. By all logic, the town should have survived. What's so special about Eifelheim? Father Dietrich is the village priest of Eifelheim, in the year 1348, when the Black Death is gathering strength. To his astonishment, Dietrich makes first contact between humanity and an alien race from a distant star, when their ship crashes in the nearby forest. Flynn gives us the full richness and strangeness of medieval life, as well as some terrific aliens.
In the nineteenth century, a small group of American idealists managed to actually build Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine and use it to develop Cliology, mathematical models that could chart the likely course of the future. Soon they were working to alter history’s course as they thought best. By our own time, the Society has become the secret master of the world. But no secret can be kept forever, at least not without drastic measures. When her plans for some historic real estate lead developer and ex-reporter Sarah Beaumont to stumble across the Society’s existence, it’s just the first step into a baffling and deadly maze of conspiracies.
Set aboard a massive generation ship, the narrative explores a rigidly structured society created by Earth's brightest minds to ensure humanity's survival. Over time, these oppressive rules lead to the emergence of distinct cultures and ideologies. As tensions rise due to class differences and cultural identities, the oppressed crew begins to rebel, sparking the initial murmurs of revolution. The story delves into themes of survival, societal division, and the quest for freedom in an enclosed environment.
In the Shadow of the “Crisis”
This book provides a comparative analysis of immigration detention systems in the EU since the "refugee crisis," examining how EU legislation has influenced domestic practices that may violate human rights. It highlights the evolution of policies, detention norms, and practices across member states, serving as a critical resource for academics and practitioners.
Eine einst stolze Passagierschiff, die „River of Stars“, pendelt nun als Frachter zwischen Mars und Jupiter, bis ein Unfall sie aus dem Sonnensystem katapultiert. Michael Flynn bietet in der Tradition großer Sci-Fi-Autoren ein atemberaubendes Weltraum-Abenteuer.