Peter Watt schöpft aus einer Fülle unterschiedlicher Lebenserfahrungen, vom Soldaten bis zum Polizeisergeant und Berater, um fesselnde Erzählungen zu schaffen. Seine Werke, geprägt durch das Leben und Arbeiten mit verschiedenen Gemeinschaften weltweit, tauchen tief in tiefgreifende menschliche Fragen ein. Watts Stil ist direkt und unverblümt und erforscht oft die Komplexität von Beziehungen und gesellschaftlichen Themen. Leser können Geschichten erwarten, die reich an Authentizität und einem tiefen Verständnis für die menschliche Natur sind.
Exploring the profound implications of first contact, this book delves into how such an event—whether on Earth, in space, or on another planet—would reshape our understanding of technology, philosophy, and humanity itself. It examines the potential cognitive dissonance society might face upon discovering a new form of sentience on Earth, challenging existing beliefs and prompting a reevaluation of our place in the universe.
The collection features over 50 unpredictable essays and revenge fantasies from a Hugo Award-winning author and former marine biologist, presenting a unique voice characterized as a savage dystopian optimist. This intriguing perspective challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths while remaining irresistibly engaging, even when it might be unwise to do so.
"This--THIS--is the cutting edge of science fiction." --Richard K. Morgan, author of Altered Carbon She believed in the mission with all her heart. But that was sixty million years ago. How do you stage a mutiny when you're only awake one day in a million? How do you conspire when your tiny handful of potential allies changes with each shift? How do you engage an enemy that never sleeps, that sees through your eyes and hears through your ears and relentlessly, honestly, only wants what's best for you? Sunday Ahzmundin is about to find out.
After an unexplained moment of surveillance by an alien intelligence no further contact has been made for twenty-five years. But all this is about to change. For a man hiding in the Oregon desert is about to play a key role in the next stage of human evolution.
An der Schwelle des zweiundzwanzigsten Jahrhunderts hat sich die Menschheit völlig verwandelt. Wissenschaft und Glaube durchdringen einander, genetisch optimierte Menschen können ihr Bewusstsein abschalten, und Evolution ist zum Alltagsprodukt geworden. In dieser Welt ist Daniel Bruks ein lebendes Fossil: ein Biologe, der der Menschheit den Rücken gekehrt hat. Doch dann wird er auf einem Raumschiff ins Zentrum unseres Sonnensystems geschickt – wo auf ihn eine Entdeckung wartet, die den Lauf des Universums ändern wird …
Exploring the intersection of technology and human conviction, these edgy tales delve into the complexities of science and the unknown. The narratives blend beauty and danger, offering a mix of dark, satirical, and introspective themes that challenge perceptions of reality and alienation.
Set in a reimagined Manhattan, the narrative explores a city transformed by new leadership that challenges the status quo. As power dynamics shift, characters navigate the complexities of ambition, loyalty, and survival in a rapidly changing urban landscape. The story delves into the consequences of this new governance, highlighting themes of control, resistance, and the quest for identity amidst turmoil. Through a gripping plot and rich character development, the book paints a vivid picture of a metropolis at a crossroads.
NYC 2023. Terrifying alien invaders stalk the streets and a nightmare plague strikes down the city's myriad inhabitants with brutal epidemic speed. The city's systems are in chaos, its streets and skyline are smashed and in flaming ruin. The battle is on against the lethal, armoured, bipedal war machines that stalk ravaged New York.